TRI COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Library/Media Center Website
The Tri County Library Media Center provides teaching and learning support to encourage intellectual curiosity, independent thinking, and foster a lifelong love of reading and learning.
Mrs. Katz, K-12 Media Specialist
kathryn.katz@tricountyschools.org
Mrs. Hicks, Library Paraeducator
Hours: M-F 7:45 am - 3:45 pm
72520 Highway 103
DeWitt NE 68341
402-683-2015
Reading Resources
Research Resources
This is a general online encyclopedia students can research that meet the needs of different levels. Password is required.
Learn about places around the world and other states as well. Password is required.
This is a general online encyclopedia students can research that meet the needs of different levels. Scroll past where it says subscribe and you can search a variety of topics.
The National Institutes of Health, commonly referred to as NIH, is the primary agency of the United States government responsible for biomedical and public health research.
Explore both sides of a debated issue, presented in a non-partisan format with supporting background information, statistics and resources.
The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, with millions of books, films and video, audio recordings, photographs, newspapers, maps and manuscripts in its collections. The Library is the main research arm of the U.S. Congress and the home of the U.S. Copyright Office.
This is a resource with a variety of databases students can look at when they are researching and looking for information. Password is required.
Look at different viewpoints for issues that are currently facing our world. Password is required.
Student Resources
Citation tool
Grammar Tool
Citation tool
Study Skills
Design Projgram
Slide Templates
Practice DMV Tests
Slide Templates
Coding
Usernames and passwords (must have a Tri County email account to access).
Order Transcripts
News & Video Resources
A children's podcast hosted by children's media and audio
veterans Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas
For Grades 5-12
Catch up on current events with the help of
student journalists
For Grades 5-8
Real news stories and videos for and by kids
For Grades 5-12
News site offers a useful platform for research,
critical thinking
For Grades 6-12
Daily news show students who want to learn about current events and global issues in 10 minutes or less.
For Grades 7-12
High-powered news site offers daily resource to
process current events
For Grades 7-12
Parent Resources
Book Selections: Read Aloud Campaign
Common Sense Media
Making the Most of Read Alouds
The Importance of Reading Aloud to Big Kids
Why Audiobooks?
To view all the 2024 Summer Reading Programs in our area
TC Senior Information
Real news stories and videos for and by kids
Nebraska Early Development Network Birth-3
Link to the Reading lists for the Reading Rally competition
Digital Citizenship
The positive effects of social media
Cyberbullying
Common Sense Media Reviews
K-5 Privacy and Security Tips
The Importance of Reading Aloud to Big Kids
Google Interland Digital Citizenship Learning Game
Link to the Reading lists for the Reading Rally competition
Cellphones and devices: a guide for parents
Password Safety
Fake News Online
Tips for reducing screen time
To view all the 2024 Summer Reading Programs in our area