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- Facebook
- is a website which allows users, who sign-up for free profiles, to connect with friends, work colleagues or people they don’t know, online. It allows users to share pictures, music, videos, and articles, as well as their own thoughts and opinions with however many people they like.
- Twitter
- is a free social networking microblogging service that allows registered members to broadcast short posts called tweets. Twitter members can broadcast tweets and follow other users’ tweets by using multiple platforms and devices
- Linkedin
- is a social networking website designed for business professionals. It allows you to share work-related information with other users and keep an online list of professional contacts.
- YouTube
- is an American online video-sharing platform headquartered in San Bruno, California.
- Antiques Roadshow
- is an American television program broadcast on Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Public television stations. The program features local antiques owners who bring in items to be appraised by experts. Provenance, history, and value of the items are discussed.
- The Big Read
- is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts that aims to broaden our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. It also exposes people to new genres and ideas and challenges their current tastes in literature.
- Internet Innovation Alliance
- As policymakers focus on helping Americans rebuild our economy and our lives, they can take meaningful steps to close the digital divides and accelerate our comeback by making broadband more available, affordable, accessible and American.
- My Free Taxes
- MyFreeTaxes.com is a free tool that lets taxpayers file for their federal and state taxes online.
- Instructables
- is a website specializing in user-created and uploaded do-it-yourself projects, currently owned by Autodesk. It was created by Eric Wilhelm and Saul Griffith and launched in August 2005. Instructables is dedicated to step-by-step collaboration among members to build a variety of projects. Users post instructions to their projects, usually accompanied by visual aids, and then interact through comment sections below each Instructable step as well in topic forums.
- Internet Movie Database
- is an online database of information related to films, television programs, home videos, video games, and streaming content online – including cast, production crew and personal biographies, plot summaries, trivia, ratings, and fan and critical reviews.
- Kelley Blue Book
- Founded in 1926, Kelley Blue Book, The Trusted Resource®, is the vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry.
- Alabama Dept of Revenue
- The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is the government agency responsible for transportation infrastructure in Alabama.
- Shelby County
- Website containing all current information regarding the Shelby County Governmental services.
- State of Alabama Government
- Website containing all current information regarding the Alabama Governmental services.
- U.S. Census Bureau
- is a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, responsible for producing data about the American people and economy.
- U.S. Geological Survey
- is a scientific agency of the United States government. The scientists of the USGS study the landscape of the United States, its natural resources, and the natural hazards that threaten it.
- Shelby County Chamber of Commerce
- is the best place to find a business in The Shelby County area.
- Shelby County Board of Education
- The Shelby County Board of Education governs the business operations of Shelby County Schools and is comprised of nine (9) elected Board members representing all districts in Shelby County.
- Patent and Trademark Office
- is the federal agency for granting U.S. patents and registering trademarks.
- ICC IRC (2009): International Residential Code
- This comprehensive, stand-alone residential code establishes minimum regulations for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses using prescriptive provisions.
- Alabama State Code
- Past and current information on the Alabama Legislature.
- Job & Career Accelerator
- Collection of Job & Career Resources provided by EBSO host.
- Alabama Joblink
- is the online labor exchange system created by the State of Alabama Career Center System to bring Alabama job seekers and employers together.
- Indeed
- Neuvoo
- is a job search engine available in over 60 countries. It offers a platform that enables its users to search for all types of employment and for particular salaries.
- Job Hunt
- About Job-Hunt.org -- Helping Job Seekers with Successful Job Search Since 1993
- Reference USA
- is the premier source of business and residential information for reference and research.
- UAB Hospital
- There are two ways to start your job search at UAB Medicine. You may search by location to see all open jobs at our various entities, including: UAB Hospital, UAB Hospital-Highlands, The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital and UAB Health System, UA Health Services Foundation and Outpatient Clinics, UAB Callahan Eye Hospital, and UAB Callahan Eye Hospital Clinic
- ONET
- detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more!
- Go Build Alabama
- is a campaign designed to educate young people on the value of learning a trade, dispel their misconceptions about the construction industry and inspire them to consider a career in the skilled trades.
- Diversity Jobs Diversity Jobs
- We provide diverse job seekers US job search & advice to help them find meaningful careers with top employers. Diversity recruiting & diversity hiring.
- Career Builder
- is an employment website founded in 1995 and with offices in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. In 2008, it had the largest market share among online employment websites in the United States, where it was founded.
- CareerBliss
- is an online career community dedicated to helping people find happiness in the workplace.
- READsquared
- is a Reading Program and Readers Advisory Service, has the ability to be customized, extended, to promote the library. Programs for All Ages.
- Summer Reading Challenge
- Scholastic Summer Read-A-Palooza (Read - Celebrate - Give) happening from May 4 - September 4, 2020
- Read Kiddo Read
- An authoritative resource for finding the best, current literature for children of all ages. It includes summaries, read-alikes, reviews, and links to related activities.
- Capstone Interactive
- It’s never been easier—or more important!—to add interactive eBooks to your library collection. Capstone Interactive eBooks provide text highlighting, audio support, the ability to customize book lists, and educator support.
Capstone Interactive features over 5000 titles, unlimited user access, and prices starting at $16 per title.
- It’s never been easier—or more important!—to add interactive eBooks to your library collection. Capstone Interactive eBooks provide text highlighting, audio support, the ability to customize book lists, and educator support.
- PBS Kids
- PBS Kids is the brand for most of the children’s programming aired by the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States.
- Nat-Geo Kids
- is the online component to National Geographic Kids magazine. Among its educational games, kid-friendly information, and great footage, the site has a few videos that feature animals stalking and attacking their prey.
- is a completely web-based language-learning system that focuses on conversation skills. Two courses are offered: Basic--helps you learn basic words and phrases, and Complete--to help you move beyond basic language skills.
- Pelham City Schools
- Website for all the up to date information about Pelham City Schools.
- Pelham High School
- Website for all the up to date information for the Pelham High School
- Pelham Oaks Elementary School
- Website for all the up to date information for the Pelham Oaks Elementary School
- Pelham Ridge Elementary School
- Website for all the up to date information for the Pelham Ridge Elementary School
- Pelham Park Middle School
- Website for all the up to date information for the Pelham Park Middle School
- Inspire My Kids
- is a place where people can find inspiring, age-appropriate, real-life, authentic, stories, videos, books, quotes and projects to share with the children and teens in their lives to help them become the best version of themself and make the world a better place.
- Common Sense Media
- rates movies, TV shows, books, and more so parents can feel good about the entertainment choices they make for their kids.
- The Children’s Book Review
- Is A Resource Devoted To Children’s Literature And Literacy. Publishes Reviews And Book Lists Of The Best Books For Kids Of All Ages. Also Produces Author And Illustrator Interviews And Shares Literacy Based Articles That Help Parents, Grandparents, Caregivers, Teachers, And Librarians To Grow Readers.
- EurekAlert!
- is a nonprofit news-release distribution platform operated by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) as a resource for journalists and the public.
- 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. Through the AVL, an equitable core of information sources is available to every student and citizen in Alabama, raising the level of excellence in schools and communities across the state.
- Alabama Encyclopedia Online
- is a free, online reference resource on Alabama’s history, culture, geography, and natural environment. It was developed by the Alabama Humanities Foundation and Auburn University with generous financial support from across the state. Auburn University hosts EOA’s editorial office through the Office of University Outreach, in partnership with University Libraries and the Office of Information Technology.
- Webopedia
- is an online dictionary and Internet search engine for information technology and computing definitions.
- Wikipedia
- is a free, web-based encyclopedia project which contains information on a wide variety of subjects which are added by contributors from all over the Internet.
- World Book
- is a leading publisher of nonfiction and mixed-genre children’s book series, reference materials, and digital learning platforms. Education is World Book’s commitment and its editorial team is World Book’s strength.
- Chilton Automotive Repair Manual
- is an automotive repair database with maintenance instructions and repair guides for most vehicle years, makes, and models.
- Ancestry.com (In Library Use Only)
- distributed exclusively by ProQuest and powered by Ancestry.com, delivers billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more.
- This Day in History
- Learn what happened today in history around the world including major events on crime, entertainment, and more.
- Merriam-Webster Online
- has been America’s leading and most-trusted provider of language information. Each month, our Web sites offer guidance to more than 40 million visitors.
- Criticism Collection
- contains critical and biographical websites about authors and their works that can be browsed by author, by title, or by nationality and literary period.
The collection is not inclusive of all the work on the web, nor does it plan to be. The sites are selected with some thought to their overall usefulness.
- contains critical and biographical websites about authors and their works that can be browsed by author, by title, or by nationality and literary period.
- Currency Converter
- Calculate live currency and foreign exchange rates with this free currency converter.
- 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.
- FAFSA
- is a form that can be prepared annually by current and prospective college students (undergraduate and graduate) in the United States to determine their eligibility for student financial aid.
- Tutor.com - Homework Help
- is an online tutoring company that connects students to tutors in online classrooms. The service offers on-demand and scheduled tutoring to students, from fourth grade through college.
- Luminosity
- is a webpage that features several different brain training games. Players are encouraged to create a profile that allows them to track their progress and play certain games that target mental flexibility, memory, problem solving, speed and attention.
- Tuition Funding Resources
- is a private service created in 1987 to help students find scholarships, student loans and other forms of financial aid to help pay for a college education. The Tuition Funding Sources website also provides students with a career personality test and detailed career information.
- Alabama Learning Exchange
- multimedia, learning activities, lessons, and unit plans all “connected” by the Alabama Standards to promote deeper-learning competencies essential for success in college, careers, and our global society.
- 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.
- First Palette
- is the creation of Sue, a teacher and craft enthusiast who is passionate about sharing her ideas with educators and parents. Her goal is to nurture creativity and a passion for learning in children. We pledge to continually provide quality crafts, printables, and other educational content.
- FinAid!
- is the most comprehensive free resource for objective and unbiased information, advice and tools about student financial aid, college scholarships and education loans.
- FastWeb: Scholarships and Colleges
- Scholarship site is a Scholarship matching service. However, FastWeb has also morphed into sponsoring scholarships. FastWeb claims to have a database of 1.5 million scholarships.
- Teen Ink
- is a monthly tabloid-format magazine which is marketed to, and written by, teenagers.
- Pelham Library’s Online Guide to Teen Materials You Can Access from Home
Reviews of Young Adult (YA) materials that you can access from home through Hoopla and Overdrive.
- ACT Registration
- is a standardized test used for college admissions in the United States. It is currently administered by ACT, a nonprofit organization of the same name. The ACT test covers four academic skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science reasoning. It also offers an optional direct writing test.
- GRE Online
- Whether you are planning to go to graduate school, including business or law — or just exploring your options — you are taking an important step toward your future. It is a smart move to show schools your best and with the GRE General Test, you can!
- SAT Reasoning Test Registration
- is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, College Board was created to expand access to higher education.
- Go Certify
- practice questions to help you prepare for IT certification exams. The practice questions are based on published exam objectives and are not actual test questions from the official exams.
- Learning Express Library
- is a one-stop shop for practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, eBooks, and other information to enhance school, work or life proficiencies.