If you've looked at our Hoopla service for downloading e-books, e-audiobooks, and media like movies and music, you know that the selection can be overwhelming! So where are the GOOD books for kids and teens? Check out these collections I've been working on to highlight librarian favorites from the Hoopla catalog. All of these e-books [...]
Check out a new cookbook and give some new recipes a try. Here are some cookbooks available to check out as e-books with Overdrive. Need help getting started with digital books? Click through to this post for information about how to get started. Air Fryer Perfection: From Crispy Fries and Juicy Steaks to Perfect Vegetables, [...]
Who else here is new to working from home? I know for me it has definitely been a struggle some days. If you're struggling sometimes, too, your library has resources that can help. Lynda.com offers lots of great classes that might help you cope while working from home or social distancing. Try: Remote Work: Setting [...]
Raise your hand if you're suddenly trying virtual meetings for the first time in your life. Me, too. If you want to set up virtual meetings with your friends and family but you're not sure where to start, your Library can help! With free Lynda.com classes like Learn Zoom and Google Hangouts Essential Training, [...]
Are you brand new to digital books and not sure where to get started? Dust off that tablet or Kindle and let us help you access our digital materials! We have two services that provide free e-books to library patrons: Overdrive/Libby and Hoopla. Check out this post from our Public Services Librarian Teresa for more [...]
Getting outside has been saving my sanity lately. These are anxious times and taking a break from working at home to get out of the house and walk around my neighborhood really lifts my spirits. Whenever my neighbor friend can't join me for a socially-distanced walk, I put on my audiobook and walk to my [...]
Did you know that your library offers digital magazines? Simply visit our Flipster site (or follow the link to Downloadable Magazines on our main website) and log in with your library card number. Don't have a library card? You can sign up online with our Online Borrower Registration and get access right away! With Flipster, [...]
My husband and I were practicing our social distancing this weekend by staying in and binge-watching a little Netflix. We stumbled on the show I Am Not Okay With This and devoured all seven episodes. Imagine my delight to find that the show is based on a comic and it's available to check out on [...]
Overdrive's next Big Library Read - a global ebook club - starts today and the book is now available to download in our Overdrive collection with no waitlists and no holds. Join the conversation in the discussion forums March 23 - April 13 and post on social media about it with the hashtag #BigLibraryRead for a [...]
Audible and Junior Library Guild are offering free children's e-books and e-audiobooks while the schools are out due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To access free audiobooks from Audible visit Audible Stories and start listening for free! To access free e-books from Junior Library Guild: Visit https://jlg.ipublishcentral.com/ This page will ask you for a username and [...]