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Your library is one of the most important resources in your community, and anyone can use it. You and your family will find books, videos, music, newspapers, computers, and much more for kids and adults — for free! Learn more about your library from the articles and videos here.

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    • Social and Emotional Support for ELLs
    • ELL School Enrollment
    • Bilingual & Dual-Language Education: Overview
    • COVID-19 & ELLs
    • College Readiness for ELLs
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    • ELL Family Outreach
    • For Administrators
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  • Teaching ELLs
    • New to Teaching ELLs?
    • Supporting Newcomer Students: Resource Gallery
    • Creating a Welcoming Classroom
    • ELL Classroom Strategy Library
    • ELL Strategies & Best Practices
    • Language & Vocabulary Instruction
    • Literacy Instruction
    • Content Instruction for ELLs
    • Common Core
    • Special Education and ELLs
    • Technology & ELLs
    • The Role of ESL Teachers
    • Special Populations
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    • Help Your Child Learn to Read
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    • Visiting the Public Library
    • When Your Children Need Extra Help
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    • Colorín Colorado Book Finder
    • Books for Young Children
    • Books for Kids
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    • Diverse Books: Resource Guide
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    • Literacy Calendar
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