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Homeschool Resources

Homeschoolers, we are your school library! We are happy to offer a variety of resources for you both at the library and from home.

*Some of our services, including all of our research databases, require a CHPL library card. Visit our membership page for more information about membership opportunities or give the Circulation Desk a call at (856) 903-1296. You can also complete an online application to make a library card with us in English, Spanish or Chinese.

Download our full list of resources for homeschoolers for your reference or to share with others. 

Home Schooling Resources – Full List

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

1000 Books Before Kindergarten is an ongoing early literacy program which encourages families with children ages 0 to 5 to read to their children every day. The concept is simple and the rewards are priceless! Visit our 1000 Books page for more information and sign your child up in person or print out an application online and turn it in to the Youth Services desk. You will need a CHPL library card to register.

Visit the 1000 Books Page

Download 1000 Books Application

For more information, visit us upstairs at the Youth Services desk or give us a call at (856) 903-1229.

Group Visits

Homeschool groups are welcome to schedule a visit to the library for a tour, story time, and/or research session, depending upon scheduling availability. Please allow 4-6 weeks lead time.

For details regarding the types of visits we offer for different age groups, visit our Resources for Educators.

For grades K-5, contact Beth Cackowski at (856) 903-1232 or bcackowski@chplnj.org.
For grades 6-12, contact Jasmine Riel at (856) 903-1208 or jriel@chplnj.org.

Resources at the Library

We have plenty of computers available to use. To use our computers, you may use either your Cherry Hill Library card or a free visitor pass for the day.

Our group study rooms, located in the Reading Room, are for groups of 2-6 people. Call the Reference Desk at (856) 667-0300 option 2 for details.

Schedule a Librarian by Appointment for one-on-one help with searching websites and using our online resources. This service is available for valid Cherry Hill Public Library card holders who are 18 years of age or older. Complete a form in person at the Reference Desk or fill one out online to make your appointment. Call the Reference Desk at (856) 667-0300 option 2 for more information.

Schedule an Appointment

Sometimes one-on-one help is best! Fill out our online form to schedule a one-hour appointment with one of our Teen Services librarians. We can offer help on using any of our library services, computer skills, project researching, job searching and more. This service is reserved for teens in grades 6-12 with Cherry Hill Public Library cards. Please note that this is not a tutoring service. Contact Jasmine Riel at jriel@chplnj.org with any questions.

Schedule an Appointment

We have multiple spaces for groups and organizations to rent and most of them are equipped with projectors, computers, and wireless internet. Visit our Meeting Rooms page for information or contact Valerie Carita at (856) 903-1205 or vcarita@chplnj.org

Check out our collection of non-traditional items, both in Youth Services and Adult Services, that you can’t find everywhere. Some of these special items include:

  • American Girl Dolls (currently not being loaned due to COVID-19 protocol). 
  • Nature Explorer Kits
  • Night Sky Explorer Kits
  • Busy Bags with literacy and math activities
  • Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspots
  • GoPro Camera

Choose your day, choose your museum, make your reservation, and you’re all set! With your Cherry Hill Library card, you have access to 17 different museums in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. For more information, visit our Museum Passes page or call the Reference Desk at (856) 667-0300 option 2. Some of the museums you can visit include:

  • Penn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology 
  • Museum of the American Revolution
  • National Museum of American Jewish History
  • Camden Children’s Garden

Library Resources from Home

Creativebug

Creativebug.com has over 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists which you can use to develop your child’s art curriculum. From learning how to knit or crochet for the first time to creating your own planner from scratch, you’re sure to find a new artistic endeavor to explore with your child.
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eBooks & More!

You, as a library card holder, have access to our various digital collections both through your home computers and mobile devices. From eBooks and audiobooks to movies and music, you have plenty of digital resources to enjoy from home. For assistance with any of our apps, call the Reference Desk at (856) 667-0300 option 2 or the Youth Services Desk at (856) 903-1229.
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Historical Newspapers: New Jersey Collection

Each title includes the complete paper, cover-to-cover, with full-page images in PDF format. For newspapers still publishing, coverage extends to within days of the current issue. The following New Jersey Newspapers are included in this collection: Asbury Park Press (1974-2011) Asbury Park Press (2012-) Bergen Evening Record (1922-1960) The Central New Jersey Home News (1985-1995) Courier – Post (1950-2010) Courier Post (2011-) The Courier-News (1961-) The Daily Home News (1903-1970) The Daily Journal (1876-1880) The Daily Journal (1988-) Daily Record (1974-) Evening Journal (1880-1925) The Evening News (1884-1885) The Evening Record (1898-1902) The Evening Record (1913-1914) Evening Record (1920-1922) The Evening Record, and Bergen County Herald (1902-1913) Evening Record, and Bergen County Herald (1914-1920) The Home News (1970-1985) Home News Tribune (2010-) Home News and Tribune (1995-2009) The Millville Daily (1960-1988) Millville Daily Republican (1923-1960) The Plainfield Courier (1891-1894) Plainfield Courier-News (1894-1961) Plainfield Evening News (1885-1891) The Record (1960-2009) Vineland Times (1925-1942) Vineland Times Journal (1942-1988)
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Just For Kids Video Database

Explore 24,300 audio-visual materials of the children databases collection for youth-focused entertainment and educational videos.
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Novelist

Use this reader advisory database housing over two decades worth of assessing experience to help connect readers to whatever book they are looking for.
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Novelist K-8

Use this reader advisory database garnered to a youth crowd, housing over two decades worth of assessing experience to help connect readers to whatever book they are looking for.
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Peterson’s Test and Career Prep

Peterson’s Test and Career Prep helps students and adults be better prepared down the road for both college and their career. Discover comprehensive test prep and career solutions from Peterson’s, a world-leading educational provider.
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Research Databases

Check out our extensive collection of databases for all your research and homework needs. Some of our useful databases for students include: World Almanac for Kids, Points of View Reference Center, Middle Search Plus
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Cherry Hill Public Library

1100 Kings Highway North
Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034-1911
856.667.0300
Fax: 856.667.9503
info@chplnj.org

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