Fiero Code

Learn to code with Scratch, HTML & CSS, Python, and more.

Fiero Code is a self-paced learn-to-code software for kids ages 8-18. Through hundreds of coding tutorials and dozens of real-world projects, this high-impact educational e-resource prepares the youth in your library community for jobs and provides meaningful life skills such as critical thinking and problem solving.

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Fold3

Military records for genealogy searches.

Fold3 provides access to military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.

The records at Fold3 help you discover and share stories about these everyday heroes, forgotten soldiers, and the families that supported them. On Fold3, you can create a free user account to combine records found on the site with what you have in your own albums and shoeboxes to create an online memorial for someone who served.

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Freegal Music

Free music streaming and downloads with your library card.

Freegal offers access to about 15 million songs, including Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists, and over 40,000 music videos, as well as audiobooks. There is no software to download, and there are no digital rights management (DRM) restrictions. Login with your library card number to stream or download songs. Springfield City Library cardholders are limited to 3 downloads per week. Apps available for iOS, Android, and Google devices.

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GuideStar Pro

Database for nonprofits to share information about their work with donors and potential funders.

While the Foundation Directory (listed above) helps nonprofit organizations find and connect with grantmakers, GuideStar helps grantmakers and donors connect with nonprofits. Learn more about claiming your nonprofit’s GuideStar profile here, and about Candid’s Seals of Transparency.

Read more about Candid’s Go for the Gold program here.

Heritage Hub

US obituaries and death notices from 1704 to today.

Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 to today. HeritageHub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900’s, and original obituary images.

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Kanopy

Explore a world of streaming video with Kanopy.

Kanopy is a video streaming service featuring over 30,000 films. The videos can be viewed on a range of devices by downloading the appropriate app. Springfield City Library card holders can stream up to five titles per month.

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Lingopie

Learn a language by watching TV shows and movies in your target language.

Do you wish that learning a language was as easy as watching TV? Lingopie’s language learning platform features over 3,000 real TV shows & movies from around the world that have been turned into interactive language lessons.

Use this link to sign up for a FREE account with your library card and get unlimited access to 3,000+ international titles from anywhere and on any device. Available on the web, iOS and Android apps, and Android supported smart TVs. Learning a language is now finally binge-worthy!

¿Le gustaría que aprender un idioma fuera tan fácil como ver la televisión? La plataforma de aprendizaje de idiomas de Lingopie cuenta con más de 3,000 programas de televisión y películas reales de todo el mundo que se han convertido en lecciones de idiomas interactivas.

Utilice este enlace para registrarse y obtener una cuenta GRATUITA con su tarjeta de biblioteca y obtenga acceso ilimitado a más de 3,000 títulos internacionales desde cualquier lugar y en cualquier dispositivo. Disponible en la red, aplicaciones para iOS y Android, y televisores inteligentes compatibles con Android. ¡Ahora finalmente vale la pena hacer maratón de series para aprender un idioma!