Here is a guide for free online resources to enjoy. These resources require a library card. If you do not have a library card, you can apply for a virtual card here.
For Families and Kids
- Transparent Language Online – Online language learning.
- OverDrive Kids Collection – Children’s e-books and e-audiobooks.
- Kids e-Magazines – Digital magazines for children.
- Blackstone Audio – Children’s e-audiobooks. (when creating your account, enter Columbia County Libraries Association as your library)
- Kanopy Kids – On-demand streaming service that features educational TV series, movies and story times for children. Click the Kids link in the top-right corner after logging in.
- hoopla – e-books, e-audiobooks, television shows, movies, e-comics, and music (turn on “Kids mode” to limit search results and browsing to kid-appropriate content).
- Gale Elementary – Age- and curriculum-appropriate database searching for elementary school students
For Tweens and Teens
- OverDrive Kids and Teen Collection – Young Adult e-books, e-audiobooks and magazines.
- Transparent Language Online – Online language learning.
- Blackstone Audio – Young Adult e-audiobooks. (when creating your account, enter Columbia County Libraries Association as your library)
- Kanopy – On-demand streaming service
- hoopla – e-books, e-audiobooks, television shows, movies, e-comics, and music (turn on “Kids mode” to limit search results and browsing to kid-appropriate content).
- Britannica School – The preeminent encyclopedia, available online, with curriculum-appropriate research material and tools. Dedicated sections for high school, middle school, and elementary school.
- Gale – Search and browse various periodicals, general interest and academic alike, on a variety of subjects.
- Middle School – Get an overview of multiple topics, or do a deep dive, with material geared towards middle school students.
- Opposing Viewpoints – Learn about important and hotly-debated topics.
- NewsBank – Full-text articles from various news sources from New York State. This resource is also available to all library guests using patron computers and personal devices connected to our wi-fi. Please ask a librarian for special access.
For Adults
- OverDrive – e-books, e-audiobooks, and digital magazines.
- Blackstone Audio – e-audiobooks. (when creating your account, enter Columbia County Libraries Association as your library)
- Kanopy – On-demand streaming service that includes The Great Courses, a series of college-level classes.
- hoopla – e-books, e-audiobooks, television shows, movies, e-comics, and music.
- Transparent Language Online – Online language learning.
- Britannica Academic – The preeminent encyclopedia, available online, with Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, periodical articles, and other research tools, geared towards collegiate research.
- Gale – Search and browse various periodicals, general interest and academic alike, on a variety of subjects.
- NewsBank – Full-text articles from various news sources from New York State. This resource is also available to all library guests using patron computers and personal devices connected to our wi-fi. Please ask a librarian for special access.
- Jobnow – Job search, resume, and interview help.