Databases and Informational Websites for Kids

Earlier this year, President Trump signed Executive Order 14238 that resulted in the loss of federal funding from the Institution of Museum and Library Services. Funding from IMLS was used for a variety of purposes, including statewide databases. Due to these cuts, several statewide databases will no longer be available beginning July 1st. For a list of databases that will be discontinued, as well as what will remain availble after July 1st, please review this flyer.

Need help with a website or database? Feel free to call the library and get that help. Or you can Ask Rob, our reference librarian, by filling out this form: https://forms.gle/s2fTJxoKgaAmDryQ6 or emailing your question(s) to abref@ocln.org and Rob will get back to you.

Databases for Kids
(If this is a database that the Abington Public Library purchased you will need Abington Library Card to access.)

Culturegrams is a great database to learn about countries around the world.

Pronunciator is a fun way to learn any of 315 languages with personalized courses, movies, chat, and more.

Tumblebooks is a selected group of animated books, and a whole lot more. Puzzles, games, and books in languages other than English are included.

World Book includes resources for elementary, middle school and advanced researchers.

Browse our Ma Statewide Databases for resources for children including access to Brittanica, Gale OneFile, PebbleGo, and more!

LOTE4Kids is a database of digital books in World Languages, allowing children to enjoy stories while learning a language! This database was supported by grant funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.