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eMagazines

eMagazines are now available on Libby. The selection features more than 4,000 publications that you can enjoy on your computer or on your mobile device.

Start reading now from a web browser or in the Libby app.

  • What you get: Unlimited downloads
  • Borrowing period: 21 days with unlimited renewals

Download app: Google Play | App Store

Comics Plus

Offers thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga. Titles can be downloaded to multiple devices; customers can also manage their checkouts through the Library Pass app. Curated Children's and Teens collections are available in addition to the full library.

  • What you get: Unlimited access with no waiting period

Download app: Google Play | App Store

Freegal

Download five songs per week and stream unlimited music 24/7. Choose from a collection of more than 15 million titles. Downloads are yours to keep and there’s no digital rights management to worry about.

  • What you get: Unlimited streaming plus 5 download credits per week

Download app: Google Play | App Store

hoopla

Download or stream eBooks, comics, music and movies straight to your tablet or smartphone. Enjoy them as often as you like during the borrowing periods.

  • What you get: Borrow 6 titles per month
  • Borrowing periods: 21 days for eBooks, eAudiobooks and eComics; 72 hours for movies and TV shows; 7 days for music

Download app: Google Play | App Store | Amazon. Also on Chromecast, Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV and Roku.

(Note: This service is not available to reciprocal borrowers.)

Kanopy

This streaming service offers over 30,000 independent films, documentaries and classics on demand. In addition, there's an entire site just for kids, plus over 5,000 Great Courses.

  • What you get: 30 tickets per month (number of tickets per title varies)
  • Plus: Enjoy unlimited access to Kanopy Kids (doesn't count against your monthly ticket allotment.)

Download app: Google Play | App Store. Also on Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast, Android TV and Fire TV.

(Note: This service is not available to reciprocal borrowers.)

Libby

Our most popular way to download eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines. Pick from thousands of bestsellers and new releases for adults, teens and kids. Plus, foreign language collections: Spanish | Hindi | Chinese

  • What you get: Borrow 15 titles at a time
  • Borrowing period: 21 days

Download app: Google Play | App Store

LOTE4Kids

A new database of over 3,000 digital books in World Languages, that allows kids to enjoy the magic of books in LOTE (Languages Other Than English). 

Download app: Google Play | App Store

 

RESEARCH AND LEARN

Consumer Reports Online

Ratings, reviews, recommendations and buying advice for thousands of products and services.

LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)

Online learning to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. Over 16,000 classes to choose from. Below are some of the most popular areas of study.

Download app: Google Play; iTunes App Store.
Library ID: loudounlibrary

  • Business and career skills: Productivity, marketing, time management
  • Software: MS Word, Excel, or PowerPoint; Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
  • Job search tools: Resume design, searching for positions, working with recruiters
  • Web design: Graphics, interactive design and prototyping
  • Social media and publishing tools: Facebook, Twitter and WordPress
  • Photography: Lighting and photographing still life, Photography 101, shooting in low light

Gale Virtual Reference Library

Complete text of books in the STEM, STEAM and coding fields for all ages.

Heritage Quest Online

Discover where your American past begins with this comprehensive collection of genealogical sources, including U.S. census records.

Mango Languages

Basic or complete online instruction in dozens of languages, including English for speakers of other languages.

Morningstar Online

Comprehensive reports on stocks and mutual funds and exclusive ratings to help guide investors.

Value Line Research Center

Online access to Value Line’s leading publications covering stocks, mutual funds, options and convertible securities, guides and more.

O'Reilly for Public Libraries (formerly Safari Books Online)

Get essential technology eBooks and videos covering topics like certification, enterprise computing, Java, Linux/Unix, Web development, Windows, XML and more. This resource accommodates a limited number of simultaneous users. If you cannot access the database, please try again later.​

Wall Street Journal

Complete access to all subscriber content. Click here to create your account, and you can start using wsj.com immediately. Your access will be available for the next 3 days. After 3 days, simply come back and login as an existing user with the same username and password you originally created.

Westlaw

Westlaw access (available in branches): Search federal and state legal research materials, including case law, statutes, court rules, administrative codes, forms, law reviews and journals.  Select your branch location from the list below: 

Westlaw Edge (beta version): Sign up for a free, 7-day trial of Westlaw's new, remote-access service. Select "Library User" when registering to avoid being placed on marketing lists. Click here for complete instructions or call West Technical Support at  1-800-937-8529 if you need assistance.