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ABC Mouse Age of Learning is providing FREE at-home access to online learning programs ABCmouse, Adventure Academy and ReadingIQ while your child’s school is closed. Click HERE for instructions and the school access code.
Alabama Virtual Library The Alabama Virtual Library provides all students, teachers and citizens of the State of Alabama with online access to essential library and information resources. It is primarily a group of online databases that have magazine, journal and newspaper articles for research.
Career Alabama This free resource offers live career and job search assistance, a writing lab, academic skills tutoring, and career and study resources.
Chilton Library Reliable automotive help available online 24/7. Includes step-by-step service and repair procedures; wiring diagrams; maintenance and specification tables; troubleshooting guides and diagnostic trouble codes; photos, illustrations, diagrams and multimedia (videos and animations); ASE test prep; and MARC Records.
Consumer Reports Before making that big purchase, research it! This database contains all issues of “Consumer Reports” from 1985 to present.
Creativebug Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of online art and craft classes. Classes are available anytime, anywhere and, since the classes never expire, you can start and stop projects at your own pace. No pressure, just possibilities!
Duolingo Duolingo makes it easy to learn a language. It’s 100% free, fun and science-based.
Gale Virtual Reference Library A collection of ebooks including novels, drama, short stories and poetry for students.
Homework Alabama FREE, one-to-one help is available 3-10pm, Sunday through Thursday by logging in with your library card. (Some resources in the Tutor.com Resource Center are available 24/7.)
Hoopla Vestavia Hills residents can download or stream movies, TV shows, music, audiobooks and ebooks for FREE.
Kanopy Enjoy critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, award-winning foreign films and more!
Libby Did you know you the Library in the Forest has thousands of eBooks and audiobooks? You can borrow them, instantly, for FREE, on your phone or tablet.
Overdrive Download digital books (eBooks and audio books). FREE to anyone in Jefferson County with a Library card.
Study Guides & Strategies An educational public service web site helping learners succeed with over 8.5 million visitors in 37 languages.
Tutor.com Tutor.com is available from anywhere – online at the library, from home or with the mobile app.
Universal Class This online learning platform allows you to take courses at your own pace while you interact with a live instructor via email. Click here to access Universal Class!
World Book Access engaging, verified and trustworthy digital resources for grades pre-K through high school.
Vestavia Hills City Schools
Leaders in learning for tomorrow’s learners. For more information about Vestavia Hills City Schools, visit www.vestavia.k12.al.us or call 205.402.5100.
Liberty Park Middle School
Principal: Tonya Rozell
17035 Liberty Parkway; 205.402.5450
Louis Pizitz Middle School
Principal: Chris Pennington
2020 Pizitz Drive; 205.402.5350
Vestavia Hills High School
Principal: Dr. Tyler Burgess
2235 Lime Rock Road; 205.402.5250
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