Digital Resources

Lessons and learning games for young children. Can only be used on library computers.

Participate in our seasonal and year-long reading challenges using Beanstack! This easy-to-use app allows readers to track their progress digitally using their personal device or computer. Create an account to access all the Rock Island Public Library reading challenges.

ComicsPlus Children's Library is a digital library filled with thousands of titles, including comics, manga, and graphic novels perfectly curated for children and younger readers! The good news doesn’t stop there… every title is available 24/7! There are no holds, due dates, or wait times involved!  Recommended for grades K-6th.

Creativebug features over 1,000 award-winning video classes taught by top designers and artists.

NEW RESOURCE SUMMER 2024!

App available. Stream or download eBooks, eAudiobooks, comics, music, and movies, and more using your computer or smart device. Featuring The Great Courses and Craftsy, Hoopla has a little bit for everyone! Check out up to 10 items per month.

Stream movies, shows, and storytimes on Kanopy Kids! Find Elmo, Pinkalicious, and many other childhood favorites. Includes content rated by Common Sense Digital Media. App available.

The readers tool. Find titles in series, authors, audiobook narrators, or books that are suitable for readers ages K-8. Fiction & nonfiction.

Read-along eBooks, with non-fiction pairs. English & Spanish.

Online encyclopedia of articles, early learning, geography, international newspapers, etc. Includes bibliographic citations.