Digital Reading Options
Parent Newsletter
Hello Parents/Caregivers
SORA
Students who have accounts with the Kenosha Public Library will be able to add their public library account information to SORA. This allows them to search both accounts at the same time if they would like. It's easy to use- students can open a book with just one tap. Students receive personalized book recommendations based upon what they have already read through SORA. SORA contains learning tools like dyslexic font, enlarged text, Read-Alongs, and audiobooks. Students will have a consistent reading experience across all devices. Direct support for readers is provided through OverDrive.
SORA can be found in the Library Resources folder in ClassLink. Below are two links to helpful videos. The first video explains how to log into SORA for the first time. The second video shows how students can search for and check out books in SORA.
Lightbox Books
Lightbox Books can be found by going to:
1. ClassLink
2. Library Resources.
3. Destiny Library catalog.
4. It should be the 3rd banner down under the search bar, underneath Topics and then Collections.
Below is a video that explains how to access Lightbox Books and some of their cool features. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
Tumblebooks
The Tumblebook Library is a collection of online, animated books. It is geared mainly toward younger readers, but there is content on the site appropriate for students all the way up to 5th grade.
Tumblebooks also includes quizzes, videos, games, book reports, and activities.
Tumblebooks can be found in the Library Resources folder in ClassLink. Click the link below for a helpful video on Tumblebooks.
PebbleGo!
PebbleGo! can be found in the Library Resources folder in ClassLink. For more information, see the helpful video below.
EPIC!
Epic can be found on students' main ClassLink pages.
Raz-Kids
Kenosha Public Library
Public Library accounts are free! For more information, go to: https://www.mykpl.info/librarycard