Look at National Geographic books and magazines for kids right on your computer--no waiting! Explore topics to find pictures, videos, and more information.
FVRL Resources
These resources are provided by FVRL and are available to all in any FVRL library. They are also available outside the library with your FVRL card. (See restrictions as noted.)
National Geographic Magazine Archive, 1888—Present
Explore topics, find images, and browse articles and issues as far back as 1888. All the National Geographic resources are at your command, without the big stacks of yellow magazines.
New York Times Cooking
Discover, save, and organize the world’s best recipes with this innovative and interactive kitchen tool. Here's how to access it:
From inside the library or on library Wi-Fi:
- Go to New York Times Cooking.
- Log in or create an account with your personal email address. (Note: if you don't want to receive email marketing communications from the New York Times, uncheck that box when you sign up, or follow the unsubscribe instructions if you start getting marketing emails.)
- You may now view as many New York Times Cooking articles as you want during your time on the library computer or library Wi-Fi.
- Log out when you're done.
Offsite/remote access:
- Click this remote access link.
- Click "Redeem" to get 24 hours of continuous New York Times Cooking access.
- Log in or create an account with your personal email address.
- After 24 hours, you will need to go back to step 1 and click the remote access link again for another 24 hours of remote access.
Using the NYT Cooking App:
- Select the correct icon below to download the free New York Times app, or visit your device's app store.
- Open your device's browser to navigate to this page, tap this remote access link, and tap "Redeem" to get 24 hours of continuous New York Times Cooking access.
- Create an account, or log in if you've already created one.
- Then, leave the browser and launch the app.
- Sign in with your email address. The code already will have been applied, and you have access for 24 hours.
- Once your 24 hours is over, you can repeat step 2 to get another 24 hours of access.
New York Times Digital
Enjoy complimentary access to nytimes.com, and view articles from 1980 to today. Here's how:
From inside the library or on library Wi-Fi:
- Go to nytimes.com.
- Click "Log In" and then "Create one" to create an account with your personal email address, or log in if you have already created an account. (Note: if you don't want to receive email marketing communications from the New York Times, uncheck that box when you sign up, or follow the unsubscribe instructions if you start getting marketing emails.)
- You may now view as many articles as you want during your time on the library computer or library Wi-Fi, except in the Cooking and Wirecutter sections.
- Log out when you're done.
Offsite/remote access:
- Click this remote access link.
- Click "Redeem" to get 72 hours of continuous access, except in the Cooking and Wirecutter sections.
- Create an account with your personal email address, or click on "log in here" if you have already created an account.
- After 72 hours, you will need to go back to step 1 and click the remote access link again for another 72 hours of remote access.
Using the New York Times Digital App:
- Select the correct icon below to download the free New York Times app, or visit your device's app store.
- Open your device's browser to navigate to this page, tap this remote access link, and tap "Redeem" to get 72 hours of continuous access, except in the Cooking and Wirecutter sections.
- Create an account, or log in if you've already created one.
- Then, leave the browser and launch the app.
- Sign in with your email address. The code already will have been applied, and you have access for 72 hours.
- Once your 72 hours is over, you can repeat step 2 to get another 72 hours of access.
New York Times Games
Keep your mind sharp by playing the games that have captivated solvers since the The New York Times launched their crossword in 1942. Here's how to access them:
From inside the library or on library Wi-Fi:
- Go to New York Times Games.
- Select REDEEM.
- Log in or create an account with your personal email address. (Note: if you don't want to receive email marketing communications from the New York Times, uncheck that box when you sign up, or follow the unsubscribe instructions if you start getting marketing emails.)
- You may now access New York Times Games for as long as you want during your time on the library computer or library Wi-Fi.
- Log out when you're done.
Offsite/remote access:
- Click this remote access link.
- Click "Redeem" to get 24 hours of continuous New York Times Games access.
- Log in or create an account with your personal email address.
- After 24 hours, you will need to go back to step 1 and click the remote access link again for another 24 hours of remote access.
Using the New York Times Digital App:
- Select the correct icon below to download the free New York Times app, or visit your device's app store.
- Open your device's browser to navigate to this page, tap this remote access link, and tap "Redeem" to get 24 hours of continuous New York Times Games access.
- Create an account, or log in if you've already created one.
- Then, leave the browser and launch the app.
- Sign in with your email address. The code already will have been applied, and you have access for 24 hours.
- Once your 24 hours is over, you can repeat step 2 to get another 24 hours of access.
New York Times Historical via ProQuest
Search or browse the full text of The New York Times from 1851 to 2011. Research world events, find obituaries, or read editorials and classified ads from years gone by.
NewsBank
Explore and stay informed on local, national and international topics, people, and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues, and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources from around the world to around the corner, including:
- The Columbian (May 26, 1994 to present)
- The Oregonian (1987 to present)
- The Seattle Times (1985 to present)
- Special Reports
Newspapers.com - World Collection
Search and browse the scanned pages of more than 4,000 historical newspapers dating from the early 1700s into the 2000s. Newspapers.com contains full runs and portions of well-known, regional, and state titles as well as small local newspapers in the U.S. and other countries.
Northstar Online Learning
Funded by the Washington State Library. Create a learner account to test your computer skills and build your understanding in needed areas through self-paced, online learning.
Getting started
To sign up as a Northstar learner and keep track of your progress, use your name and email address to set up a learner account online.
To sample Northstar before creating a learner account, you can take the tests without recording your progress through the Northstar Digital Literacy page. At this time, you can also sample the following Northstar online learning topics without a learner account: Basic Computer Skills, Email, Microsoft Word, and Career Search Skills.
Want help getting started? Library staff can help you get a learner account (and an email address if you need one). Fill out a Learner form or call: 360-906-5000, 1-888-546-2707 (area code 509), or 1-800-921-6211 (Yale Valley) during phone service hours.
Wherever you are on your journey with computers, we are here to help! See all the FVRLibraries computers and technology learning options.
Tests and certificates
Northstar has tests to help you see how much you already know about:
- Basic Computer Skills*
- Internet Basics*
- Using Email*
- Windows*
- Mac OS
- Microsoft Word*
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Google Docs
- Social Media
- Information Literacy
- Career Search Skills*
- Your Digital Footprint
- Supporting K-12 Distance Learning
*You can learn more about these topics through Northstar's self-paced learning modules.
If you would like to earn a certificate for a test that you've passed in your learner account, you can request to retake the test with an online proctor. Fill out this form and library staff will contact you.
NoveList K-8 Plus
Discover new titles, series, and authors for kids and teens to enjoy. Find Author Read-alikes, Book Discussion Guides, BookTalks, and Feature Articles.
NoveList Plus
Find a great read through subject headings, reviews, annotations, and much more. Access Author Read-Alikes, Book Discussion Guides, Book Talks, and Feature Articles.