Browse nonfiction and fiction titles; great resource for niche genre readers. 6 checkouts at once and eBooks check out for 14 days - login: library card, PIN, email address and password - website on PCs/laptops and apps for smartphones & tablets: iOS & Android
30 checkouts per month - eBooks, audiobooks, & comics check out for 21 days - login: email address & library card - website: PCs/laptops & apps for smartphones & tablets: iOS, Android, Kindle 
Browse fiction/nonfiction, large print, mysteries, and more; find recent arrivals & on-order titles.
eBook, eAudiobooks, journals - topics include self-help, fitness, and crafts - login required to save, etc. - username or email address, and password
Checkout limit is 10 per card - login: library card & PIN - email address to place holds - shared collection for Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jeff Davis, & Vernon parishes. Apps available for iOS and Android. Kindle users have two options. Option 1: Install app on Kindle. Option 2: In browser, access the Libby website.
30 checkouts per month - login: email address & library card - try it out even if you don't have a library card - BONUS: kids mode, iOS, Android, Roku, and other TV apps
Download (and keep) or stream. Enjoy 5 downloads per 7 days and 3 -hour daily streaming. Login: library card and PIN. Email address for reminders.
Browse then filter by subject or genre; find recent arrivals & on-order titles.
Download or stream comics (includes DC and Marvel) - 30 checkouts per month - login: email address & library card - try it out even if you don't have a library card - BONUS: kids mode
Filter by interest level. Login: library card & PIN - email address to place holds. BONUS: kids and teens collection. Apps available for iOS and Android. Kindle users have two options. Option 1: Install app on Kindle. Option 2: In browser, access the Libby website.
Browse comics and graphic books - login requires library card, PIN, email address and password.
Browse great reads by popular authors.
Browse magazines, newspapers, journals, newswire, transcripts, etc. Save, share, and download content from anywhere and on any device. Set search result alerts and/or publication alerts. Includes "The Washington Post" and older issues of "Consumer Reports". Login: Google or Microsoft
Borrow and read magazines - login: library card & PIN - email address to place holds - available for simultaneous use, but doesn't count against the standard checkout limit. Borrowed titles will be returned when the lending period is hit, or, you may renew the title. Kindle users have two options. Option 1: Install app on Kindle. Option 2: In browser, access the Libby website.
Browse biographies, business and technology and other topics - login required to save, etc. - username or email, and password
Browse this index to Louisiana popular periodicals.Download/stream videos - 10 checkouts per card - login requires library card number and PIN. Email address to place holds. Borrow or stream television shows - 30 checkouts per month - login: email address & library card - try it out even if you don't have a library card - BONUS: kids mode, iOS, Android, Roku, and other TV apps
Borrow or stream television shows - 30 checkouts per month - login: email address & library card - try it out even if you don't have a library card - BONUS: kids mode, iOS, Android, Roku, and other TV apps
Stream up to 10 titles per month. With a library card, PIN, and email address, enjoy critically acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, award-winning foreign films, and more! Stream anytime and anywhere from desktop to TV to tablet. Each checkout for a movie lasts 72 hours. There are no checkout limits for the Great Courses (lectures ranging from history, better living, science, language learning, etc.) and Kids’ Corner. Apps for iOS, Android, Roku, and other TV apps.
Mango Premiere teaches you a new language by watching foreign films. Mango Movies can be found under the 'explore' tab once you have chosen a language. This feature is currently only available on the desktop version. User login: email or username, and password - guest access available.
Download (and keep) or stream music albums, singles, and music videos.Borrow or stream music - 30 checkouts per month -login: email address & library card - If you don't have a library card, you can try it out - BONUS: kids mode, iOS, Android, Roku, and other TV apps
Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Local collection includes big cities and small towns in Louisiana.
Access text and digitized copies - coverage for the text edition includes issues from 2002 through the current year, while the digital edition starts with the year 2022. Available remotely 24/7 on any device. A library card required for remote access. NOTE: Current issues of the Southwest Daily News can be found under the digitized copy of American Press issues.
INSIDE LIBRARY ACCESS ONLY
Tap into credible magazines, newspapers and journals to find the truth quickly. Perfect for research papers and projects. Save, share, and download content from anywhere and on any device. Set search result alerts and/or publication alerts. Login to save, etc.: Google or Microsoft
Access free newspaper sites in Louisiana and in other states. (State Library)
The collection includes current events, special reports, content from local, regional, and national sources. Sources include America's News - Southwest Daily News, Louisiana News Sources, USA Today Collection, USA, and America's News Magazines. Plus, access Heritage Hub, the largest and most comprehensive collection of newspaper obituaries and death notices.
INSIDE LIBRARY ACCESS ONLY
Browse historical newspapers from newspapers from around the United States and beyond.
Access archives dating back to 2001. If looking for more current issues, see the American Press collection. Choose the image format. This paper is located towards the end of the American Press paper. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles, and content only published online. Text-only issues range from 1987 to current while digital image issues range from 2006 to current. This resource is available remotely 24/7 on any device.
OverDrive's global book club. Connect with readers around the world with the same eBook/audiobook at the same time without any wait lists or holds.
Your one-stop spot for supplementary materials for book clubs and search tools specially designed to help you find books you’ll love.
Join the book club which offers quarterly reads with instant availability, with no holds, no waiting, and no late fees.
Join the Library's Online Book Clubs and start receiving chapters from popular books in your daily email.
24/7 access to 4,000+ on-demand video courses in multiple languages taught by world-class instructors. Courses include soft skills, personal development, preparing for certifications, and more. You'll need a library card and a Google or Microsoft account. Users must be 13 years or older. Udemy for Business apps available.
Online tutorials covering library resources and services, research databases, language learning tools, as well as different software and technology tools.
Language-learning system teaching actual conversation skills; BONUS: Mango Premiere teaches you a new language by watching foreign films. User login requires email or username and password - guest access available.
Learning a new language is easy! Access over 160+ languages. Special courses include English as a Second Language and American Sign Language. Login requires email and password - 1st time users have temp instant access. (State Library)
Skills center available 24/7. Live one-to-one help is available for K-College from 2 p.m.–midnight. The Adult Education and Career Center is available from 10 a.m.– midnight. (State Library) - login: username and password
Prep for career preparation (including Law Enforcement, Postal Worker, Nursing, Civil Service, and Teaching), High School Equivalency (GED, HiSET, or TASC), College Admissions (ACT, SAT, PSAT), improving Math skills, U.S. Citizenship, etc. - email required for account/sign-in
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