One of the websites I use most is www.amazon.com because I can quickly look up a book to find the formats available, when it was published, a summary, and many reviews. I use it several times each day.
I also use www.arbookfind.com to find the book level and interest level of books when I am trying to determine which section of the library it belongs in, such as juvenile vs. young adult.
I sometimes use Zip Skinny to get a quick summary of the latest census data (which comes in handy for grant applications). You can look information up by zip code or choose a state and community. The information is in an easy to use format that allows you to compare the community with other communities. http://www.zipskinny.com/state.php?state=SD.
If I am looking up information on communities in the Black Hills, I usually look around at http://blackhillsknowledgenetwork.org/ to see information they have posted. Some communities have more posted than others, but there's usually something new there.
http://www.safetravelusa.com/ is a good site to consult for road conditions anywhere in the U.S.A. It's very useful for those who are traveling to consult this site to see what construction sites, road closures, road conditions, etc... to expect. Incidents and accidents are also posted. If you click on a road construction sign, you can find out exactly what type of construction is going on and how long you should expect to be delayed.
I use www.mapquest.com to help folks who want to get directions or mileage estimates to/from various areas. It also comes in handy when completing mileage reimbursement claim forms, because I never remember to set my tripometer.
Some folks have already mentioned some of my favorite resources for Story-time. I also like http://www.first-school.ws/. I like the fact I can click on a month to find out the holidays, etc... and recommended activities. http://www.crayola.com/ is another handy site for Story-time planning. I've also started using my pinterest account to look for good craft ideas for Story-time. I just follow some of the folks who I think post good activities/crafts and look at their boards occasionally. You can also do searches. If you enter the word "Lorax," you will see all crafts related to the Lorax, not just those on the boards you follow. It's nice to see photos of the crafts quickly, then click on the ones that interest you. Pinterest is free and is found at http://pinterest.com/, but you have to request to sign up and wait until they respond that you have been accepted.
I use http://www.bookfinder.com/ to search for rare and out-of-print books.
We use www.inciweb.org to look up the latest information on fires in the U.S.
I think that's about it. If I think of some more I'll add them later.
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