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Guide and Booklist
This guide will help you find information and resources on homeschooling. For further assistance in researching a specific topic, ask at the Information Desk inside your local library.
Library Catalog
To find a book on homeschooling look in the library catalog. Do a subject search on one of the following terms:
- Domestic Education
- Education, Preschool
- Education Parent Participation
- Home schooling
- Tutors and Tutoring
Early Childhood Resource Centers
Early Childhood Resource Centers are in five Multnomah County Library locations: Hollywood, Hillsdale, Central Children's Library, Holgate, Midland and Gresham. These centers include guides for parent/educators and curriculum bags for use with toddlers and preschoolers. The curriculum bags can be located by searching the library catalog. Choose Series from the main menu, then type: It's In The Bag.
Computer Resources
All Multnomah County Library locations have CD-ROM stations with developmental learning games and programs for exploration and research.
The library also has CD-ROM titles that can be borrowed. They can be located by searching the library catalog. Choose Subject Headings, then type: CD-ROM Product -- Juvenile. You may ask for assistance in locating these materials, or in placing a hold on a title that is unavailable. The items with an R are Reference and are for use in each location.
Word processing and other programs are also available on the Internet computers at Central and all branch libraries.
Sign up for a computer class at branches with computer labs. Learn to use software programs, search the Internet, search the library catalog or make your own Web page. Please check Event Finder to locate classes and times.
Internet
- Research: Education offers educational resources for parents and teachers as well as links to education organizations.
- Family Guide to the Web helps families explore and make choices on the Internet.
- Homework Center offers educational and homework sites to help kids research a wide range of subjects.
- Kids offers recreational and educational sites for kids along with booklists and reading sites.