South Whitley Chamber of Commerce
Dynamite Sites for Teens
Cool Stuff
Consumer Information

Career / Job Information
Entertainment
Government

Libraries
News

Science Fair

Selective Service
All males have to register for selective service when they turn 18.
It is now easier - you can do it online! 

Young Hoosier Book Awards
Young Hoosier Book Awards winners 1975 and forward

Newbery and Honor Books
Newbery Award Winners from the 1920's and forward

Carnegie Public Library of Stuben
Wide range of links for teens and college-bound seniors

The Motley Fool
“All kinds of advice for teens who want to learn about what to do with their money.”

College Scholarships, Colleges and Degrees
Easy access to information on scholarships, colleges, financial aid searches, and SAT/ACT preparation tips.

Cyberteens
“Forums, stories, reviews and art created by teens. Award-winning site.”

Bill Nye the Science Guy
Fun facts, science experiments, e-cards, cool graphics and sounds

Fazed
“ The latest reviews and opinions from around the world. Fashion, music, movies, games, or showbiz gossip, whatever you're into.”

Spiderwick Chronicles
Find out about creatures from the The Spiderwick Chronicles, download games and activities, and much more.

Lemony Snicket
The home for “A Series of Unfortunate Events”. It's a dreary site you won't want to see.

INSPIRE
Go where the experts go to find information - Indiana 's Online Research Library.

                     College Financial Aid

FAFSA
Free Application for Financial Student Aid
Get organized, fill out the application, and view your results online.

FAFSA Application Deadlines
Find out when state and federal financial aid forms
need to be submitted

Student Aid on the Web
Your source for free information from the
Department of Education on preparing for funding your
education beyond high school.

                 Kid's Connection to the Net

TumbleBook Library
The online e-book experience for children.
This is a database where children can go
to hear their favorite books read to them, play games
with their favorite book characters, and much more!

American Library Association - Great Websites for Kids!
A reader's advisory tool for infants through sixth graders that can be searched by topic or reading level;
includes materials for parents and other adults.

Caldecott Medal
Find out about all the Caldecott Award Winners from 1938 forward

Activity TV
Find lots of fun activities for kids,
with video instructions and printables.
Crafts, Magic, Puppets, Science, and more!

Sesame Street
Online sesame street stories, games, links for art & music...

PBS Kids
Links to the official sites for popular kids' shows Arthur, Between the Lions, Clifford, Barney and many more.

 kids.gov
The official kids portal to the U.S. Government
Resource to find links for anything kids are interested in looking into... career information, school information, homework help

 Sports Illustrated Kids
Go online to look at the Sports Illustrated for Kids magazine.

Kids Click
A website full of links to safe websites for kids ... compiled by librarians.

American Girl
Sign up for e-mails, play games, find out about all things American Girl.

Jan Brett
Have a fun with over 3,000 free activities, coloring pages and much more – all designed by Jan Brett.

Patricia Palocco
Find out about Patricia Polacco and her books or just have fun with all of the coloring pages, quizzes, postcards, and puzzles.

Scholastic Inc.
Learn how to make simple science projects and play games.
Parents and teachers can find great ideas to enrich their children's education.

Random House
Find links to some of your favorite authors and series books like
Junie B., The Magic Tree House, Dr. Seuss, and Thomas the Tank Engine.

Judy Moody
Find books to read and way-not-boring stuff to do at Judy Moody's web site.

INSPIRE Kids!
Go where the experts go and find information just for kids at Indiana 's information database.

Yahooligans
“The Web Guide for Kids” that can connect with online resources for homework and games.

Robert Munsch
Hear Robert Munsch read his most loved children's books and more!

                                Cool Stuff    

Activity TV
Find lots of fun activities for kids,
with video instructions and printables.
Crafts, Magic, Puppets, Science, and more!

NASA Kid's Club
Learn more about space, the American space program
and just have fun!

Fun Brain
A site composed mostly of games. Neat feature: you can choose the games based on your grade .

Bell Labs - Pig Latin Translator
Translate the words of your choice into pig latin and listen to either a ‘big man,' ‘woman,' or ‘child' say them.

Coloring.com
Color a picture online

Discovery Kids
Lots of cool (yucky) information for kids...
fun & informational site that is geared towards kids who don't want so much fluff...
best for school-aged kids.

Hurricanes
FEMA has a site just for kids!
It tell all about hurricanes - including their history, how they are names, and much more!
 

Science for Kids
The USDA-ARS Science for Kids site is filled with information to help kids understand
the process of scientific experimentation and how to get started.
It also contains project ideas from an array of disciplines, including botany, chemistry, environment, medicine and zoology.
It's a good starting place for beginners.

Kid Space Project Guide
Internet Public Library has put together a useful resource for those trying to participate in or run a science fair.
The site provides scientific methodology tips, project ideas, a section on writing and presenting results,
and links to additional resources.
A feature unique to this site allows children 13 and younger to ask the staff librarian’s questions.

National Agriculture Library - Kids Science
This site has some of the same features as the others, as well as a handy checklist and list of sources for science project supplies.
Check out the "Biographical Information About Scientists" page for a list of the key players in the history of science.

Ag in the Classroom
Agriculture in the Classroom (sections for kids and teens) is a site that has a lot of really cool features,
but those on dial-up modems will appreciate the "text version" as well.
Like the other sites, there are sections on how to choose topics and design experiments,
but this one also has a nice section on how to write a bibliography.
Check out the project idea section that includes topics on plants, food and animals targeted to specific age groups.

Science Fair Central
Discovery Channel Science Fair Central has a lot of resources and hints for selecting and implementing your ideas,
including a student handbook and additional fact sheets on astronomy, biology, chemistry,
earth science and physical science projects. Don't miss the section specifically designed to help parents get involved.
 

                       Teachers & Parents

Whitko School Corporation
Find out about events at your child's school by visiting the Whitko School Corporation website

Parents’ Guide to Choosing Safe and Healthy Child Care
U.S. Health and Human Services Department also offers tips on choosing a safe child care facility.
An Adobe Reader is required to view this site.

Selective Service
All males have to register for selective service when they turn 18.
It is now easier - you can do it online!

Before 5
Teaching your child. It is the most important job that you have. Fortunately, it’s also the easiest.
Which is not to say that it’s easy to raise a child – it’s not – but your day is filled with easy, teachable moments that don’t require flash cards or reading for an hour a day or anything beyond the scope of your daily life.
Explore the site and find out just how easy it is to impact the development of your child in the most positive way possible.

American Library Association
A reader's advisory tool for infants through sixth graders that can be searched by topic or reading level;
includes materials for parents and other adults.

Puzzle Maker
“ Create and print customized word search, crossword and math puzzles using your word lists”

GPN Educational Media
2004's Teacher Choice Award website.
So many resources for teachers standards, curriculum support, book lists, & lesson plans

The Education Center
Site by the creators of The Mailbox (magazine for teachers)

INSPIRE
Go where the experts go and visit Indiana 's Online Research Library.

                 Consumer Information Sites

  Better Business Bureau
This site will help you invest or give, check on over 2 million charity and business organizations.
You can also file complaints about unscrupulous companies

Consumer Product Safety Commission
Find safety tips and product information including recall announcements and product safety alerts.

Federal DO NOT CALL List
If you don't want sales calls you must register.

Indiana's DO NOT CALL List
If you don't want sales calls you must register.

Mortgage Loans
Compare mortgage rates - refinance, mortgage loans, home equity, mortgage calculator, and much more.

             Career and Job Information

Career OneStop
Your pathway to career success.
Tools to help job seekers, students, businesses, and career professionals
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor

Career Voyages
Start exploring career options and be in demand by knowing
about high growth jobs with better wages and a brighter future.

Indiana Workforce Development
Indiana Workforce Development allows you to file a claim for unemployment
and to file your weekly voucher online.
You just have to sign-up online and provide the information they need.

U.S. Dept. of Labor
Employment and Training Administration
Resources and online tools help workers in all stages of the job and career development.

                                  Databases 

INSPIRE Kids!
Go where the experts go and find information just for kids at Indiana 's information database.

TumbleBook Library
The online e-book experience for children.
This is a database where children can go
to hear their favorite books read to them, play games
with their favorite book characters, and much more!

INSPIRE
Go where the experts go and visit Indiana 's Online Research Library.

IN Harmony
The IN Harmony collection features sheet music by Indiana composers, lyricists, arrangers, and publishers,
as well as sheet music about the state.
Drawn primarily from the late-19th and early-20th centuries,
the collection includes works by well-known composers such as George M. Cohan, Cole Porter, Al Jolson and Jerome Kern.
The Indiana State Library’s contribution to the collection includes approximately 1,600 pieces of sheet music,
dating from 1840 through the 1960s, the bulk of which date from 1890 through 1950.
The collection includes a wide variety of pieces: "booster" songs promoting a particular city or railroad stop;
centennial songs from state, county and city celebrations;
religious works, college songs;
and songs based on the literary works of well-known authors such as James Whitcomb Riley.

                            Entertainment

Goodrich Theaters
Find shows and showtimes at Goodrich Quality Theaters (includes Huntington ).

Hollywood.Com
Hollywood.com find show times and theater listings for the Ft. Wayne area.

Wagon Wheel Theater
Find out about plays and performances by talented artists at the Wagon Wheel Theater in Warsaw , Indiana .

                                Genealogy

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
A living memorial to the Holocaust,
the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum stimulates leaders and citizens
to confront hatred, prevent genocide, promote human dignity, and strengthen democracy.
A public-private partnership, federal support guarantees the Museum’s permanence,
and donors nationwide make possible its educational activities and global outreach.
 

Heritage Quest
This online database was purchased for our library patrons
and offers access to census records, books, revolutionary war records and more.
If you wish to access it at home and you are a patron of our library,
just put in your library card number when it asks for a barcode.
For anyone else wishing to use this database, you may use it for free here at the library.

Kinexxions - Web Site Links
This site provides a collection of links to reliable online sources for genealogy research.
Most of the sites listed are free to use and are a great place to start your search.

FamilySearch.org
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints provides access to the collection and resources
of the largest genealogy library in the United States .

Ellis Island
FREE Port of New York Passenger Records Search
Ellis Island database provides access to immigration records for persons who entered the country through Ellis Island , 1892-1924.

INGenWeb
Indiana Genealogy Online
INGenWeb provides vital records and other databases for Indiana ancestors.
Access the genealogy home pages for various Indiana counties.

Indiana Vital Records
Indiana Vital Records allows you to search for birth, death, marriage and divorce records.

The USGenWeb Project
Free Genealogy and Family History Online
USGenWeb is a project to provide Internet websites for genealogical research
in every county and every state of the United States .

IN Harmony
The IN Harmony collection features sheet music by Indiana composers, lyricists, arrangers, and publishers,
as well as sheet music about the state.
Drawn primarily from the late-19th and early-20th centuries,
the collection includes works by well-known composers such as George M. Cohan, Cole Porter, Al Jolson and Jerome Kern.
The Indiana State Library’s contribution to the collection includes approximately 1,600 pieces of sheet music,
dating from 1840 through the 1960s, the bulk of which date from 1890 through 1950.
The collection includes a wide variety of pieces: "booster" songs promoting a particular city or railroad stop;
centennial songs from state, county and city celebrations;
religious works, college songs;
and songs based on the literary works of well-known authors such as James Whitcomb Riley.

                Indiana State Government

Bill Watch
Stay informed on bills and/or resolutions scheduled for action on the House and Senate floors with BillWatch.

Indiana Workforce Development
Indiana Workforce Development allows you to file a claim for unemployment
and to file your weekly voucher online.
You just have to sign-up online and provide the information they need.

Indiana Government
Access Indiana is the website for the state of Indiana .

Indiana's DO NOT CALL List
If you don't want sales calls you must register.

Governor of Indiana
This is the official website for the governor of Indiana .

Indiana Supreme Court
The website for the courts of Indiana can help you find out about laws and court rulings that will affect you.

Indiana Department of Revenue
The Indiana Department of Revenue site will help you find tax forms you may need to file.

Stats Indiana
Information for Indiana.
Unleashing data for decision making and research.
Search by subject, geography or time period to find the statistics you need.

Volunteer - Build America's Community of Service
Volunteer.gov is a nationwide service provided through a partnership
between eight different federal and state government agencies.
Volunteer positions across the nation are posted on this site.
All opportunities are associated with the country’s natural resources.

IN Harmony
The IN Harmony collection features sheet music by Indiana composers, lyricists, arrangers, and publishers,
as well as sheet music about the state.
Drawn primarily from the late-19th and early-20th centuries,
the collection includes works by well-known composers such as George M. Cohan, Cole Porter, Al Jolson and Jerome Kern.
The Indiana State Library’s contribution to the collection includes approximately 1,600 pieces of sheet music,
dating from 1840 through the 1960s, the bulk of which date from 1890 through 1950.
The collection includes a wide variety of pieces: "booster" songs promoting a particular city or railroad stop;
centennial songs from state, county and city celebrations;
religious works, college songs;
and songs based on the literary works of well-known authors such as James Whitcomb Riley.

                     Federal Government

Internal Revenue Service
Find tax forms and publications from the IRS.

Selective Service
All males have to register for selective service when they turn 18.
It is now easier - you can do it online!

Supreme Court
Check on court decisions and cases being heard by the Supreme Court of the United States .

United States House of Representatives
Who is your representative in the House of Representatives?
What are they doing? Go here to find out.

United States Postal Service
Find out about postage and shipping rates at the Post Office.

United States Senate
Who is your representative in the US Senate? What are they doing? Go here to find out.

White House
Take a virtual tour and learn more about the home of our president.

                          Legal Information

Indiana Supreme Court
The Indiana Supreme court offers this informative web page for free legal assistance.

Indiana Sex Offender Registry
Find out about sex offenders at the sex offender registry.

Indiana State Code
Indiana State Code provides access to the laws of Indiana .

Indiana Legal Directory
Legal Directory helps you find lawyers in Indiana .

                                   Libraries

American Library Association
American Library Association is a group that advocates for libraries and sets standards and guidelines for libraries to follow.

Indiana State Library
Visit the Indiana State Library to find out more about Indiana, special services and more.

Library of Congress
Check out the Library of Congress and find out about all the resources available.

                           Medical / Health

  Center for Disease Control
The Center for Disease control can provide up to date information on health issues.

Medline Plus
A site for medical reference  that was put together by the National Library of Medicine.

InteliHealth
InteliHealth features Harvard Medical School 's Consumer Health Information .

Mayo Clinic
The Mayo Clinic is one of the top medical clinics. Visit them to answer your health questions.

American Lung Association
The American Lung Association provides information on diseases and treatment options.

Physicians Desk Reference
PDRHealth is sponsored by the Physician's Desk reference and provides prescription drug information.

Red Cross
The red cross – always there in an emergency.

                                      News

Local & National – Print & Televised News Sources  

Post & Mail (Newspaper)

Talk Of The Town
This online site gives information about
the local towns in Whitley County, Indiana.
 

CNN (Television)
 

Journal Gazette (Newspaper)
 

MSNBC (Television)
 

USA Today (Newspaper)
 

Wall Street Journal (Newspaper)
Since the library subscribes to WSJ you are able to access the paper online.
Simply use the library's login and password.
Login: swhitleypl          Password: 201front

                          Reader's Advisory

These sites provide you with information about authors that write in similar styles or in writing styles that you like to read.

Stop Your Killing Me!
A site for mystery lovers to find other mysteries they might enjoy.

Which Book
Choose what you think is important in a book and see what authors you might enjoy.

                             Whitley County

Genealogical Society of Whitley County
Family history research links and materials are widely available here.

Smith and Sons Funeral Home
Smith and Sons Funeral Homes has been serving Whitley County and the surrounding area since 1851.
They are one of the oldest continuous family owned and operated funeral businesses in the State of Indiana

South Whitley Chamber of Commerce
Find out more about the business community in South Whitley.

South Whitley Online . . . Your Hometown News Source
Find out what's happening in South Whitley
when you check out this up to date news site.
 

Talk Of The Town
This online site gives news and information about
the local towns in Whitley County, Indiana.

Whitley County Community Foundation
This  is an organization that supports a diverse array of interests
including the arts, education, health, human service and recreation.

Whitley County Amateur Radio Club
This group was formed to share the pleasures and benefits of
having a group that is commonly interested in Amateur Radio.

Whitley County Economic Development
This is a not-for-profit corporation originated to assist business development needs.

Whitko Community School  Corporation
The Whitko Corporation serves the areas of South Whitley, Larwill, Pierceton, and Sydney
with 2 elementary schools (located in South Whitley & Pierceton), 1 middle school (in Larwill),
and 1 high school (located in South Whitley).

Whitley County Sheriff's Office
A direct link to news and information about the sheriff's department in Whitley County.

Whitley County Historical Society
Find out more about the history of Whitley County and its communities.