Teachers & Homeschoolers

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Teacher Collection

Find great materials for your classroom, daycare and homeschool use. We’ve got big books for storytime, early literacy kits, Book Club in a Bag, resources for curriculum planning, and more! 

Library staff is happy to find specific titles or subject materials to help with your curriculum. For Preschool and Elementary School materials, call The Children’s Room at 608-758-6585. For Middle and High School materials, call the Young Adult Librarian at 608-758-6587.

Teacher Loan Card

Teacher Loan Cards are available to Rock County teachers at preschools, licensed childcare centers, public and private schools serving students in grades K – 12 and to homeschool families. These special cards allow for a check-out period of 6 weeks on most materials.

Visit our Get a Card page to learn more and apply for your Teacher Loan Card.

Online Teaching Resources

AR BookFinder

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Search for books and their AR level.

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Education Source (EBSCO)

Education Source (EBSCO)

Research database designed for education students, professionals, and policymakers.

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LinkedIn Learning

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Learn business, creative, software and technology skills to achieve your personal and professional goals through online courses taught by industry leaders.  Available to Prairie Lakes System cardholders.

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Homework Help

AR BookFinder

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Search for books and their AR level.

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AtoZ Food America

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With thousands of recipes, hundreds of fascinating culture and ingredient articles, and essential culinary resources, Food America brings United States cuisines to you!  Hedberg cardholder exclusive.

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Britannica Escolar

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Enciclopedia español para los estudiantes y educadores. Spanish encyclopedia for students and educators.  Available through the Wisconsin BadgerLink project.

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