Resources with the Arkansas Traveler icon are made available through the Arkansas State Library. The Arkansas Traveler program is made possible by a grant from U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Arkansas State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act. Additional state funds are provided by the Arkansas Department of Education.
African American Heritage
African American Heritage is a groundbreaking digital resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research. This collection was created in partnership with leading African American genealogists and recognized leaders in genealogical information to develop a comprehensive mix of resources, records, and tools specifically pertaining to African Americans.
Ancestry Library Edition
The world’s largest genealogy database offers census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more. Available on library computers only.
Arkansas Driver Education
Arkansas-specific information and practice tests for cars, motorcycles, and the commercial driver’s license (CDL).
AtoZ World Food
Explore food culture and traditional recipes from around the world. Learn to make classic dishes from 174 countries, explore international ingredients, research regional food history, and more.
AudioBookCloud
This online collection of streaming audiobooks for schools and libraries gives you unlimited remote access. Audiobooks are instantly available, with no sign-up or setup required. Choose from over 1,200 classic and contemporary titles, including audio for all ages in English and Spanish.
Banco de Contenidos aulaPalenta
World Bookโs comprehensive Spanish database with more than 170,000 articles, images, and videos designed for native Spanish-speaking researchers and advanced bilingual and ESL students.
Brainfuse
Live tutoring, homework help, writing help, language learning, and more!
Candid
Candid gathers information on nonprofits, foundations, and grants to help individuals and community organizations make informed decisions, conduct research, and identify potential partners or funding sources. Available on library computers only.
Career & Technical Education Database (ProQuest)ย
ProQuest Career & Technical Education is the definitive source for vocational information. The database includes nearly 600 titles, with more than 500 available in full text for quick access to research on virtually any technical topic.
Creativebug
Patrons have an all-access, no-boundaries pass to explore 1000+ classes with Creativebug . People of all skill levels can work alongside instructors to learn craft techniques. Theย platform is simple and intuitive, with features like chapter divisions, note-taking tools, 20-second rewind and more. Users can save favorite classes and receive personalized recommendations.ย Videos are produced by renowned artists and creative experts. Instructors bring a lifetime of practice, passion, and proven teaching methods.
Critical Survey of Long Fiction
This ebook provides students and general readers with in-depth profiles of major authors in long fiction.
Critical Survey of Mythology & Folklore: Gods & Goddesses
This ebook examines the major and minor gods and goddesses from a broad range of regions and cultures throughout the world.
CultureGrams
Provides access to cultural reports, statistics, and primary source material for countries across the globe, including the United States and Canadian provinces. Includes unique information such as native recipes, interviews, photos and videos. Contains four modules: Kids, Provinces, States and World.
ERIC
This database is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education to provide extensive access to education-related literature. ERIC provides coverage of journal articles, conferences, meetings, government documents, theses, dissertations, reports, audiovisual media, bibliographies, directories, books and monographs.
Ethnic News Watch
Ethnic NewsWatch includes current journals, magazines, and newspapers from ethnic and independent presses. Content covers 1990-present, with specialized coverage of the following ethnic categories: African American/Caribbean/African; Arab/Middle Eastern; Asian/Pacific Islander; European/Eastern European; Hispanic; Jewish; Native People. It is updated daily with new content and contains over 2 million full text articles.
Flipster Magazines
Access popular magazines through this digital platform. Titles include The Atlantic, Better Homes & Gardens, Consumer Reports, Real Simple and Southern Living. Check out thousands of other magazines in the Libby app!
Freegal Music
Freegal is a digital music service that gives you access to 15+ million songs from 200+ genres. Streaming is unlimited and you can download up to 3 DRM-free songs each week. You can also create and save playlists and share them with others. For Springdale residents only.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Provides access to Gale eBooks owned by SPL.
Heritage Quest
A comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources – rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids.
Hoopla
The Library is pleased to offer Hoopla, which makes thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, movies, television shows, and music albumsย available with no waiting and no holds lists. To use Hoopla, download the Hoopla app for Apple or Android, or visitย hoopladigital.com. Register for a free account with your Springdale Public Library card, and download up to 10 items each month.
Kanopy
Kanopy, an on-demand streaming film service, offers a broad selection of documentaries, classic films, foreign language films and training videos from PBS, BBC, The Great Courses and more.ย Patrons get 24 tickets per month and unlimited streaming in Kanopy Kids.
Kanopy Kids
Kanopy Kids features a collection of films and TV series that inspire and inform, helping children develop social emotional skills and reinforcing valuable learning topics, such as history, science, and new languages. We offer unlimited streaming in Kanopy Kids.
Libby (ARLibrary2Go)
Download books and audiobooks to your computer or mobile device, or enjoy them directly from your internet browser. Check out 5 items at a time with automatic returns.ย Additionally, use the app to download and read thousands of popular magazines in English and other languages. Every magazine is instantly available without wait lists. Magazines do not count toward your checkout limit.
Libby for Kids (ARLibrary2Go)
Kid-friendly ebooks and audiobooks that make it easy for your child to enjoy reading.ย Includes picture books, early readers, comics, and chapter books, from classics to current titles.ย Read-along titles are also available featuring audio narration with highlighted words.ย Perfect for beginning readers.ย Check out 5 items at a time with automatic returns.
Libby for Teens (ARLibrary2Go)
Check out ebooks and audiobooks directly on your computer, tablet, or smart phone. ย You can stream titles with Wi-Fi or mobile data, or download to read anytime, anywhere. Free Libby app is compatible with iOS and Android.ย Check out 5 items at a time with automatic returns.
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning is an online learning site with over 3,000 courses for business, creative and technological training in graphic design, animation, photography, web/software development and much more including Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and other applications.ย To access on the mobile app, enter the Library ID springdalelibrary (all lower case).
Mango Languages
This online language-learning system teaches actual conversation skills for over 70 different languages.
Masterplots
A classic reference work, Masterplots analyzes the most important works in all genresโlong fiction, short fiction, poetry, drama, and nonfictionโthroughout history and around the world, helping to define and critique the literary canon.
Medline
MEDLINE is a bibliographic database produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. The database contains millions of citations, derived from thousands of biomedical and life science journals, and indexed with Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) from the NLM controlled vocabulary.
NewsBank
Search current and archived coverage of issues, events, people, government, sports and more with the largest collection of full-text U.S. newspapers, including the Morning News of Northwest Arkansas (2004-2009), the Springdale Morning News (2009-2015), and the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (2006-current).
NoveList Plus
NoveList connects readers with books by suggesting “read-alikes” based on specific story elements like genre, theme, and tone, making it easy to find your next favorite read.
One Business
One Business is designed to support the needs of business professionals. This platform provides access to popular business publications, company profiles, annual reports, SWOTs, etc.ย Also find industry trends, risk factors, financial data and forecasts.
One Literature
Primary and critical text database for literary research at all levels. Provides full text access to more than 500,000 works of poetry, drama and prose stretching from the 8th century through the present day, including primary resource collections from diverse and modern authors.
ProQuest Central
This database serves as the central resource for researchers at all levels. Covering more than 160 subject areas, it is the largest database of scholarly journals, trade publications, magazines, books, newspapers, reports and videos.
Research Companion
Built to help students do more effective scholarly research and to support educators as they teach the core information literacy principles of finding, evaluating, and using information. More than 80 short videos are organized into nine Learning Modules that answer questions like “How do I choose a topic?” “Where do I find information?” and “How do I evaluate sources?”
RomanceBookCloud
Whether it be contemporary, historical, time travel, paranormal or inspirational, with this collection of 1800 ebook titles, you will never run out of romance to read.
Science in Context
Explore astronomy, biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences and health & medicine, through news reports, journal articles, experiments, videos and more.
SIRS Discoverer
Designed specifically for elementary and middle school students, this research tool covers a wide range of subjects including reading, language arts, current events, science, social studies, history, health, and technology.
SIRS Issues Researcher
Background and analysis on 350+ leading issues, providing pros and cons on social, scientific, health, historic, economic, political, and global issues.
TeenBookCloud
TeenBookCloud features over 1000 titles, including graphic novels, enhanced e-books with full audio narration, classic literature, and more! In addition, the AP English section makes hundreds of curriculum books available at the click of a button. There are no check-out times or wait lists!
TumbleBookLibrary
Provides online story books, chapter books, puzzles and games, and language learning for Pre-K and elementary age children.
Value Line
Value Line is an investment management tool that enables both new and experienced investors to make timely, better-informed decisions. It provides a wealth of in-depth financial information,ย plus objective research, insightful commentary, proven price projections, and advanced analytical tools.
World Book Early Learning
Early Learning is an educational resource focused on reading and oral language skills – just for preschoolers and children in the early grades. Check out the narrated stories, interactive games, interactive reference material for new readers, and more!
World Book Online
General reference resource offering encyclopedia articles, primary source collections, pictures, audio, and video, complemented by a wealth of engaging games, science projects, and activities.ย Includes databases for pre-k to high school level.
Wowbrary
Sign up for weekly email alerts from Wowbrary highlighting the most recent titles available at the library. Browse bestsellers, movies, music, and more the very moment they arrive.ย Just click the “Borrow” button to access the catalog and place a hold.ย ย Wowbrary alerts are free and do not require a library card.
