National Geographic Kids (Gale)
Discover exciting stories about science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space—perfect for curious kids ages 6–14.
CLOSING
Cinco Ranch Branch Library will be closed for several weeks starting Mon, Jan 12, because we are replacing carpet throughout the building. Holds can be picked up through Thu, Jan 8 at Cinco Ranch Branch. The outdoor book drop will remain OPEN during the time the building is closed, and library items may be returned at Cinco Ranch.
Beginning Fri, Jan 9, until the re-opening of the Cinco Ranch Branch building, all items that were requested to be held at Cinco Ranch should be picked up at Fulshear Branch library. If another location is more convenient for you, please contact Fulshear Branch on Jan 9 to reroute the items to your preferred location.
Online Resources
National Geographic Virtual Library
Search this easy-to-use platform for trusted research and articles from National Geographic on science, history, culture, and more.
New York Times.com
Read The New York Times online for free! Inside the library, click “View Resource (in library only)” to create an account and start reading. Outside the library, click “View Resource (outside the library),” then “Redeem” and log in. Remote access lasts 72 hours—just redeem again anytime for more access.
News: Gale OneFile
Search top U.S. and global newspapers online. Quickly find articles by title, headline, date, or other details.
NewsBank World Access
Explore current and historical news from the U.S. and worldwide, including the Houston Chronicle and Special Reports on current events.
NewspaperArchive
Available in-library only. Explore history as it happened with NewspaperARCHIVE.com, the world’s largest online collection of historical newspapers. Search millions of fully digitized pages dating back to 1607. New content is added every second, so there’s always something new to discover!
Newspapers.com (Texas Edition)
Available in-library only. Newspapers.com (Texas Edition) provides online access to full runs and portions of runs of more than 200 Texas regional newspapers, dating from 1842 to 2024.
NoveList Plus (EBSCO)
Find your next great read with NoveList Plus! Discover read-alikes for your favorite authors and series, or explore books by genre, mood, or reading level. Whether you're into fiction or nonfiction, it's a great tool to answer the question: What should I read next? Easily check availability with links to the library catalog.
Nursing & Allied Health: Gale OneFile
Access full-text articles cited in CINAHL and other sources to support specialized healthcare, treatment plans, and patient care. Great for nursing and allied health research.