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Ulster County

Library Association

Portal to Ulster County Databases

These databases are provided free to the residents of Ulster County through the support of the Ulster County Government.

Access requires a valid library card.
Having technical troubles? Contact your local library.


BrainPopBrainpop
[Contact your local library for a username and password]
BrainPOP features Science, Math, English, Health and Technology subjects that correspond to National Science, English and Math Standards for grades 3-8. Topics contain a 2-4 minute Animated Movie, an Interactive Quiz, an Experiment, a Comic Strip, a How-to hands on application, a Timeline and a printable Activity Page.

Brainpop JrBrainpop Jr
[Contact your local library for a username and password]
BrainPOP Jr. provides educational movies and homework help for K-3 students. Each animated movie has quizzes, games, vocabulary, and activities for kids. BrainPOP Jr. is a great resource for teachers and homeschools, offering lesson plans and lesson ideas that develop critical thinking and inquiry skills.

Brainpop SpanishBrainpop Spanish
[Contact your local library for a username and password]
BrainPOP ofrece materias de ciencias, matemáticas, inglés, salud y tecnología que corresponden a las Normas Nacionales de Ciencias, Inglés y Matemáticas para los grados del tercero al octavo. Los temas contienen una Película Animada de 2 a 4 minutos de duración, un Cuestionario Interactivo, un Experimento, una Tira Cómica, una Sección de Consejos Prácticos, un Paseo por el Tiempo y un Crucigrama Imprimible

AncestryLibrary.comAncestryLibrary.com
Search historical records, stories, publications, photos and maps at AncestryLibrary.com which also features the complete 1930 U.S. Federal Census. For now, this collection can only be searched by computer on-site at the following libraries: Ellenville Public Library and Museum, Kingston Library, Stone Ridge Library, Marlboro Free Library, Elting Memorial Library (New Paltz) and Woodstock Public Library. Bring your library card and your family research.

AncestryLibrary.comFoundation Center .
The Foundation Center is an organization dedicated to gathering, analyzing, and disseminating information about foundations and for those seeking grants. For now, this collection can only be searched by computer on-site at the Kingston Library. Looking for scholarships and other types of personal grants? The Foundation Grants for Individuals database has got you covered. As with the FDO non-profit database, any records you find may be saved to a flash drive or e-mailed for free. Printing is also available for our standard charge of $0.20 per page. Bring your library card.

Heritage QuestHeritageQuest for Cragsmoor, Ellenville, Gardiner, and Wallkill patrons
HeritageQuest for other Ulster library patrons

For genealogical and historical researchers, with coverage dating back to the late 1700s.

Home Improvement CollectionHome Improvement Collection
A special collection of more than 250 home improvement-focused titles created for hobbyists and professional carpenters alike. Includes: Architectural techniques, Building design, Decorating, Holiday and party planning, Home maintenance, Interior and exterior painting, Roofing, Room updates, Small project management tips, Tool and material selection, and Zoning requirements. Select Home Improvement Collection from the list.

Mango Language LearningMango
Language Learning Software. Each lesson teaches you to engage in a new conversation. The conversations cover a broad range of situations. For example in a travel lesson, you will hear a conversation between a traveler and a hotel front-desk agent.  In a business lesson, you will hear a conversation between two business associates discussing the launch of a new product.  By the end of each lesson, you will be able to confidently participate in the conversation.

NetLibrary
Overdrive for Cragsmoor, Ellenville, Gardiner, and Wallkill patrons
Overdrive for Other Ulster County patrons
Overdrive features popular downloadable audiobooks and ebooks. Many of the audiobooks are compatible with both i-pods and mp3 players. An eBook is a digital book, magazine, or graphic novel that can be downloaded and read on a computer or portable device.
FAQs about downloadable audiobooks and ebooks Click Here
Types of eReaders that read Overdrive ebooks Click Here
Video demonstrating how to set up your computer to download eBooks to your Nook Click Here

Tumblebooks
Tumblebooks for Cragsmoor
Tumblebooks for Ellenville
Tumblebooks for Gardiner
Tumblebooks for Wallkill
Tumblebooks for Other Ulster County Libraries
Want to read and listen to some great children's books. You can either have the text read to you or read the pages yourself. Look for some great games. Note: you will need a Flash plugin, so look for the link to download Flash on the Tumblebooks site. A faster speed Internet connection may also be necessary.

Tutor LogoTutor.Com
You may need this required plugin: Microsoft Silverlight (download here)
There is a mobile version available (available here)
Watch a demonstration video (available here)
It's simple. Anytime you need help with your homework, no matter what you're studying, you connect to a professional online tutor for as long as you want. Your tutor helps you work through your homework problems, step by step, until you're finished with your assignment.

Gale Testing
Gale Testing and Educational for Cragsmoor

Gale Testing and Educational for Ellenville
Gale Testing and Educational for Gardiner
Gale Testing and Educational for Wallkill
Gale Testing and Educational for Other Ulster County Libraries
Practice tests to prepare for the GED, SAT, ACT, Civil Service, vocational & military tests. Also resources for making informed education decisions.

Universal ClassUniversal Class
Over 500 online non-college credit Continuing Education Courses
You will need to create an account and have a valid e-mail address to sign up for courses. You are welcome to enroll in up to 5 courses. You have up to 6 months to finish each course. You have access to your course 24/7 via the Internet. Each course has a real instructor who you may communicate with using e-mail.

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