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Browse the category or A-Z list of the library's subscription databases, resources, and services. 

  • ABC Mouse (in branch only)

    Enjoy interactive learning activities, including books, educational games, puzzles, art activities, songs, and music videos. For ages 2-8. 

  • African American Heritage (in branch link)

    A resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research. Includes certificates, census, military records, AfriGeneas, freedman and slave records, church records, and legal records.  niche academy image

  • African American Heritage (remote link)

    A resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research. Includes certificates, census, military records, AfriGeneas, freedman and slave records, church records, and legal records.  niche academy image

  • America's News

    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. Includes newspapers from big cities and small towns in Louisiana. Niche Academy image

  • American Press Collection (Newsbank)

    Access text and digitized issues. Coverage for the text edition is from 2002 through the current year, and coverage for the digital edition begins in the year 2022. Available remotely 24/7 on any device, and a library card is required for remote access. NOTE: Current issues of the Southwest Daily News can be found under the digitized copy of American Press issues.

  • American Press ePaper (INSIDE LIBRARY ACCESS ONLY)

    Read current/weekly issues & archives - choose daily or archive, then tap/click Log In.
    Jan. 2022: The vendor is currently migrating archived issues into a new system which means that there are missing issues. The Sunday and Monday papers are no longer being printed. ALTERNATIVE: For archives in text format for the years 2002 to current, use the American Press Collection resource.

  • Ancestry Library Edition (INSIDE LIBRARY ACCESS ONLY)

    Unlock your story from the census, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, directories, photos, maps, and more. NOTE: This is a lite version of Ancestry.com. niche academy image

  • AtoZ the USA

    Explore our 50 states! Find facts, figures, points of interest, images, maps, history, education, economy, climate, and more. niche academy image

  • Bayou State Periodical Index

    Browse this index of popular Louisiana periodicals.

  • Beanstack

    Earn virtual badges with reading challenges and activities, follow your friends, and receive book recommendations based on your profile information and reading habits. Register as an individual, family, or group. App Store image Play Store image niche academy image

  • Big Library Read - OverDrive

    OverDrive's global ebook club. Enjoy this reading program that connects you to other readers around the world with the same ebook at the same time without any wait lists or holds.

  • Biography & Genealogy Master Index

    Browse biographical material on people from all time periods and geographic locations, and fields of endeavor. 

  • Biography eBook Collection

    Browse this collection of biographical titles, including the Encyclopedia of World Biography and An African Biographical Dictionary. (Gale)

  • Biography Reference Center

    Browse this collection of full-text biographies, as well as narrative biographies. niche academy image (State Library resource)

  • Book Index with Reviews

    Browse full-text searchable reviews of titles - books, music, and DVD titles. (State Library resource)

  • BookBrowse

    Browse book recommendations, reviews, and supplementary materials for book clubs. View recently released books, and notable books publishing soon, recommended titles by genre, time period, setting, and theme, handpicked read-alikes for both books and authors, reading guides, advice for book clubs, and online discussions. Niche Academy tutorial

  • Books and Authors (Gale)

    Find reading suggestions for fiction and nonfiction titles for all age levels. Search by title, author, subject, time period, character, reading level, etc. niche academy image

  • Braille and Audio Reading Download Program

    Welcome to the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled's free digital book download service. Find available digital books and magazines.

  • Britannica Digital Learning - eBooks

    Download full-color and black-and-white non-fiction e-books for ages preschool to 18.

  • Business Searching Interface

    Browse country economic data, company profiles, industry info, and market research. (State Library resource)

  • Certified Nursing Assistant Practice Tests

    Be ready for your test with these practice tests containing the most essential CNA questions that will help you prepare for your exam. 

  • Consumer Health Complete

    Search reliable info from medical encyclopedias, popular reference books, and magazine articles. niche academy image (State Library resource)

  • Cypress Resume

    Create a great-looking, well-written resume that will give you the edge in today's ultra-competitive job market. A library card is required for remote use, and an account with an email and password is needed to use the document manager. niche academy icon

  • Dictionary of Literary Biography

    Take a scholarly lens into the lives and works of the most influential literary figures through biographical and critical essays. Access unique materials like manuscript pages, diary entries, and more. (Gale)

  • Driver's Permit Practice Tests

    Access Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) practice tests for motorcycles, automobiles, and commercial vehicle permits and licenses. 

  • EBSCOHost

    Find full-text articles, magazines, journals, eBooks, and audiobooks. App Store image Play Store image niche academy image (State Library resource)

  • Encyclopedia Britannica | Britannica Library (in branch link)

    Your go-to encyclopedia for articles, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, and research tools. Explore weekly event coverage, the "Did you Know" section, word of the day, interactive maps of the world and the United States, news of the day, and special weekly collections. Choose your level, then start exploring. niche academy image

  • Encyclopedia Britannica | Britannica Library (remote link)

    Your go-to encyclopedia for articles, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, and research tools. Explore weekly event coverage, the "Did you Know" section, word of the day, interactive maps of the world and the United States, news of the day, and special weekly collections. Choose your level, then start exploring. niche academy image

  • Exceptional Lives

    Free info for families who have children with disabilities on how to access services and resources. 

  • Explora - Elementary

    Search primary source documents, news articles, and Associated Press videos to complete homework and research projects. niche academy image (State Library resource)

  • Explora - High School

    Search primary source documents, news articles, and Associated Press videos to complete homework and research projects. niche academy image (State Library resource)

  • Explora - Middle School

    Search primary source documents, news articles, and Associated Press videos to complete homework and research projects. niche academy image (State Library resource)

  • Explora - Teachers

    Browse this specialized research center for teachers. Search primary source documents, news articles, and Associated Press videos. niche academy image (State Library resource)

  • Explora Quick Search

    Search primary source documents, news articles, and Associated Press videos to complete research projects.  Niche Academy image (State Library resource)

  • Fold3 Library Edition (in branch link)

    Access military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. Special sections include war stories and memorial walls. niche academy icon

  • Fold3 Library Edition (remote link)

    Access military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. Special sections include war stories and memorial walls. niche academy icon

  • Freading

    Are you a niche genre reader? Access nonfiction and fiction titles. Browse featured collections such as Destination Guides, cooking, Disney graphic novels, study aids, and true crime. Check out 6 titles per week. User login requires a library card, PIN, email address, and password. Desktop users: May require an Adobe Digital Editions ID and browsing/checking out is only available.  App Store image Play Store image Amazon Store niche academy image

  • freegalmusic+

    Create your own playlists, stream songs and albums, and download songs to keep. This is an ad-free service. Maximum of 5 downloads per card per week and 3 hours of daily streaming. The collection includes Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists and tons of music videos. A library card and PIN are required, and an email address is required for reminders. App Store image Play Store Amazon Store image niche academy image

  • Gale eBooks

    Search reference titles for multidisciplinary research. Subjects include American and world history, biography, health, arts, business, travel, religion, and multicultural studies.

  • Gale General OneFile

    Browse magazines, newspapers, journals, newswire, transcripts, etc. Includes The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, Good Housekeeping, and older issues of Consumer Reports. Save, share, and download content from anywhere and on any device. Set search result alerts and/or publication alerts. Login: Google or Microsoft. Note: A library card is needed for remote access. Here's a list of all publicationsniche academy icon

  • Gale Literary Sources

    A cross-search resource for researchers and students to search across various resources to discover and analyze content. Sources include Literature Resource Center, Literature Criticism Online, Dictionary of Literary Biography Complete Online, Something About the Author Online, Contemporary Authors Online, LitFinder, Scribner Writers Online, Twayne's Authors Online, and MLA International Biography. 

  • Gale Resources (complete list)

    Browse this list of subscription research resources. Topics include biographies, business, explorers, health, homework help, immigrants, Indians, government, and travel.

  • Health eBook Collection

    Search encyclopedias for info on medicine, alternative medicine, children's health, and disorders. (Gale)

  • HeritageHub

    Explore your family history with this collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices. Obituary info spans more than 200 years with content from all 50 states – including hard-to-find information from the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s. NOTE: Choose the A-Z Source list button to search multiple sources. Each source lists available dates, locations, types, formats, and languages. niche academy icon

  • HeritageQuest (in branch link)

    Discover your family's history - start your family tree research. niche academy icon

  • HeritageQuest (remote link)

    Discover your family's history - start your family tree research. niche academy icon

  • History Month Resources

    Library databases/resources and third-party websites - general, American, Black History, Hispanic, Native American, and Women's history. (created by CPPL staff)

  • History Reference Center

    Search reference books, encyclopedias and non-fiction books, periodicals, historical documents, biographies of historical figures, historical photos and maps, and historical videos. niche academy icon (State Library resource)

  • HistoryGeo.com (INSIDE LIBRARY ACCESS ONLY)

    Conduct genealogical, property, and local history research with this interactive database of land-ownership maps and historical atlases.

  • Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center

    View instructions, images, etc. Topics include home and garden, model building, and scrapbooking. niche academy icon (State Library resource)

  • Home Improvement Reference Center

    Browse this full-text database designed to assist homeowners in do-it-yourself home repair, maintenance, and remodeling projects; includes step-by-step instructions for projects in the areas of plumbing, woodworking, electrical, etc. niche academy image (State Library resource)

  • Homework Louisiana

    Free online tutoring, test prep, and job search assistance. The skills center is available 24/7, and live one-to-one tutoring for K-College is available seven days a week. Spanish and Vietnamese tutoring is available. The Adult Education and Career Center is available from 10 AM – midnight. Some features require an account with email and password. niche academy image (State Library resource)

  • Hoopla Book Club Hub

    Join the book club that offers quarterly reading suggestions, with no holds, no waiting, and no late fees.

  • HooplaDigital

    Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, and comics. Check out up to 30 titles per month. Kids mode available. Collections include Craftsy, French-language read-alongs, sign language material, and DC Comics. Bonus collections include 1. BingePass - unlimited access to entire streaming collections for 7 days…with a single borrow; collection includes magazines, podcasts, documentaries, eBooks, learning software, etc., and 2. Bonus Borrows - titles that don't count toward the monthly lending limits. Available apps for Amazon, Chromecast, AppleTV, AndroidTV, FireTV, and Roku. App Store image Play Store image Amazon Store image niche academy image

  • HooplaDigital BingePass

    Welcome to hoopla digital's BingePass collection - unlimited access to streaming collections for 7 days…with a single borrow. Collections include Curiosity Stream, The Great Courses Library, Hoopla Magazines, The Reading Corner, Learn About the World: People, Places, and Holidays, Hellosaurus, Kids Vidz, STEAM Powered Kids, The Highlights Collection, Growing Up: Social Emotional Learning for Kids, Read-Along 2 Learn, Cuentos para ninos en espanol, GoKidGo Spine Chillers (mystery/scary podcast series, including R.L. Stine's Story Club), andGoKidGo Universe (podcast series). App Store image Play Store image Amazon Store image niche academy icon

  • Hurricane Season Resources

    A webpage filled with local and state information, pet-friendly hotels, clean-up guides, etc. 

  • Job Search Assistance

    Assistance is available seven days a week from 10 AM - midnight. Assistance includes online job search & applications, resumes & cover letters, interview preparation, and drop-off resume review.

  • Kanopy

    Stream up to 13 titles per month. Enjoy critically acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, and award-winning foreign films from included content providers - A&E, Kino Lorber, A24, History Channel, and The Criterion Collection. Stream anytime and anywhere from desktop to TV to tablet. Each checked-out movie lasts 72 hours. No checkout limits for the Great Courses (lectures - history, better living, science, language learning, etc.) and Kids’ Corner. A library card, PIN, and email address are required. Available on Mac/PC/Linux, Apple TV, Android TV, iPhone/Android phone/tablet, Roku, Chromecast, Fire tablet, Fire TV, and Samsung Smart TV. App Store image Play Store image Amazon Store image niche academy image

  • Kanopy Kids

    Browse educational and engaging videos for children of all ages. Access unlimited plays and parental controls are available. niche academy image

  • Lake Charles City Directory

    A missing piece of Lake Charles's history has come home. Here's a copy of the first Directory of the City of Lake Charles, published in 1895. NOTE: a photocopy version and a microfilm copy are available at the SWLA Genealogical & Historical Library.

  • LearningExpress (eBSCO)

    Prepare for your test, start a new career or advance in your current field, achieve your undergrad goals, or achieve your personal education and career goals. Topics include 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. Login requires a username and password. niche academy image (State Library resource)

  • Legal eBook Collection

    Learn all about the law and the American judicial system. Sources include Gale Encyclopedia of American Law, Supreme Court Drama, and Crime and Punishment in America Reference Library.

  • Legal Forms

    Access essential State of Louisiana legal forms that are customizable for the most common legal procedures. Categories include real estate, wills, premarital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, and landlord-tenant. Find litigation forms, court samples, checklists, and sample letters. NOTE: Consult an attorney for serious legal matters. niche academy image

  • Legal Information Reference Center

    Browse online full-text consumer legal reference books, full-text publications, and legal forms. Many of the full-text legal reference books are provided through Nolo. niche academy image (State Library resource)

  • Libby App, by OverDrive

    Borrow up to 10 audiobooks, eBooks, and magazines per library card. Magazines are excluded from the checkout limit. Track reading history and positions/bookmarks/notes sync across devices. A library card and PIN are required, and an email address is required to place holds. Bonus feature: Deep Search which enables users to discover and add a Notify Me tag to ensure receiving a notice if that title is ever offered in the future. Alt option - access libbyapp.com. Instant Digital Cards (using a mobile phone number) - Only valid for one year and cannot be renewed.  App Store image Play Store image amazon app logo windows app store niche academy image

  • Library Blog - #CPPLREADS

    Enjoy reading recommendations by CPPL staff. Signup for our monthly book recommendation newsletter aimed at Gens X, Y, and Z. 

  • Library Catalog

    Search and manage your library account. Search for books, music, movies, and more. Browse new and available now and on-order titles, as well as our special collections that include American Girl BeForever dolls, cake pans, jigsaw puzzles, and sensory backpacks. View summaries, series info, more about authors, read-alikes, reviews, and place holds, and view/manage your account. 

  • Library Elf

    Your personal library reminder service! Let Elf help you manage your library loans and holds, receive customized notifications via email or text messaging, and track multiple accounts.

  • Library Mobile App

    Search for physical and digital titles. Use your built-in virtual card, view library events, find locations, link accounts without logging in/out, and more. App Store image Play Store image niche academy image

  • Library Newsletter

    Stay in the know of what's happening with your library. Don't worry about signing up. You are automatically signed up when you register for a library card. 

  • Library Technology Services

    Explore library services such as printing, fax and scanning, charging stations, and Wi-Fi. 

  • Literary Reference Center Plus

    A full-text literary collection of reference works across all genres and time periods. Includes poems, short stories, classic novels, plot summaries, critical essays, literary journals, reference books, and author biographies, plus lesson plans and literary study guides. niche academy image (State Library resource)

  • LoanShark

    Browse online catalogs for all Louisiana public libraries. Place holds on titles, and manage your interlibrary loans, or request that the library add an item to its collection. niche academy image

  • LOUIS: The Louisiana Library Network

    Search online library catalogs for all Louisiana Universities.

  • Louisiana Digital Library

    Browse digital material - Louisiana's history, culture, places, and people. BONUS: Browse the library's yearbook collection. (State Library resource)

  • Louisiana Online Newspaper Indexes

    Free access to various newspaper websites and indexes for Louisiana and other states. 

  • Louisiana Public Documents Digital Archive

    Browse the 2002 collection of Louisiana born-digital public documents. The physical collection is located in the digital resources' repository at the State Library of Louisiana. 

  • Mango Languages

    Enhance your language skills with conversational-based lessons. Features include family profiles, download lessons that can be used in offline/airplane mode, quizzes, cultural notes, unique courses (ex: Shakespearean insults), a translation option, and movie or engagement mode. Mango Premiere (watch or engage with foreign films). NOTE: Premiere is limited to the desktop version. Access Mango Movies under the 'explore' tab within a chosen language. Login requires email or username, and password. Guest access is available with limited access. TIP: Create a new account in the browser prior to using the app. App Store image Play Store image Amazon App image niche academy image

  • Maude Reid Scrapbook Index

    Browse 13 volumes of scrapbooks compiled by Maude Reid. She was born in Lake Charles in 1882, grew up during the period when many first or second-generation pioneers were alive, and heard first- and second-hand stories of the early days of Imperial Calcasieu Parish. She was entrusted with stories, was given original photographs, letters, other memorabilia, and artifacts, and was allowed to copy original official records. Microfilmed copies of the scrapbooks are available for viewing at the Southwest Louisiana Genealogical and
    Historical Library.

  • Merck Manuals

    Browse this comprehensive medical information source covering thousands of topics in all fields of medicine. This is offered as a free public service to healthcare professionals and the public.

  • Morningstar Investment Research Center (in branch link)

    Research and track investments, get up-to-date information about stocks, funds, and other investment options, plus calculators and tools to help you manage your portfolio. Access is limited to three simultaneous users. If the limit has been reached either inside or outside the library, you'll receive an "access denied" message. niche academy image

  • Morningstar Investment Research Center (remote link)

    Research and track investments, get up-to-date information about stocks, funds, and other investment options, plus calculators and tools to help you manage your portfolio. Access is limited to three simultaneous users. If the limit has been reached either inside or outside the library, you'll receive an "access denied" message. niche academy image

  • National Library Service for the Blind and the Print Disabled

    Free braille and talking book library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a physical, perceptual, or reading disability that prevents them from using regular print materials. NLS circulates books and magazines in braille or audio formats, that are instantly downloadable to a personal device or delivered by mail free of charge.

  • Newsbank - complete collection list

    View information for current events, special reports, and content from local, regional, and national sources. Included sources: America's News, Southwest Daily News, Louisiana News Sources, USA Today, USA, and America's News Magazines. BONUS: Access Heritage Hub, the largest and most comprehensive collection of newspaper obituaries and death notices. NOTE: A library card is required for remote access.

  • Newspaper Archive (INSIDE LIBRARY ACCESS ONLY)

    Explore your family history and discover key historical events with one of the world's largest online newspaper archives.

  • Newspapers.com

    Browse historical newspapers from around the United States and beyond. NOTE: The library's subscription covers up to the year 1922. Powered by Newspapers.com™ by Ancestry® - ProQuest.

  • Niche Academy

    Need help using library resources and services or different software and technology tools? Browse this collection of online tutorials. niche academy image

  • NoveList K-8 Plus

    Find reading recommendations - authors and titles of interest and browse theme-oriented book lists. Includes picture books, children's "chapter" books, and children's and younger teen titles in both fiction and non-fiction. View Accelerated Reading information. Follow the View Copies button to connect to the library's online catalog to find out its location and availability status. A Library card is required for remote access. Niche Academy image

  • NoveList Plus

    Find reading recommendations, fiction or nonfiction. Find books that match your interests, read-alikes for your favorite titles and authors, ready-made book lists on your favorite genres, award-winning titles, and helpful guides for finding titles by reading level. Follow the View Copies button to connect to the library's online catalog to find out its location and availability status. A Library card is required for remote access. Niche Academy image

  • Obituary Index

    Whether searching for a loved one or shoring up family records, obituaries are invaluable resources to use. As a service to patrons doing genealogical research, CPPL has compiled and maintains an obituary index. Search by the deceased's surname, first name, middle name, and date of death, etc. 

  • Online Book Club (Dearreader)

    Receive a 5-minute teaser. If you like it, connect to the library's online catalog to find out its location and availability status.

  • OverDrive

    Borrow up to 10 audiobooks, eBooks, magazines, and videos per library card. Track reading history and positions/bookmarks/notes sync across devices. Magazines are excluded from the checkout limit. A library card and PIN are required, and an email address is required to place holds. Instant Digital Card option: use mobile phone number; valid for 1 yr, and can't be renewed. Kindle users have two options: Option 1: Install the app on Kindle. Option 2: In the browser, access libbyapp.com. Libby app is also available for Windows, Mac, and Chromebooks. NOTE: The Recommend to Library option will sunset on May 1st. Use the Libby app to use the deep search and Notify me tags as an alternative.  App Store image Play Store image amazon app niche academy image

  • ProCitizen

    Prepare for the Naturalization Test with online courses; including 100 interactive videos, drills, and quizzes for practice, with a focus on the 100 questions that actually appear on the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Naturalization Test. 

  • Pronunciator

    Learn a new language with daily lessons, personalized courses, and learning guides for over 160+ languages. Personalize by interest level, level and speed of learning, age range, drills, quizzes, daily learning reminders, and time allocation for learning. Specialty courses include English as a Second Language and American Sign Language. Features include video clips, music, occupations, PDF phrasebooks, video tours of cities, just for kids section, and play scripts. Login requires email and password; instant access within the library doesn't require a library card, but may have limited access. (State Library) niche academy image

  • ProQuest's Publicly Available Content Database

    Search publicly available scholarly content from journal articles, pre-prints, trade journals, books, conference papers and proceedings, and reports from around the world. Includes content from major subject repositories such as arXiv as well as open-access journals. 

  • Science Reference Center

    Browse full-text science encyclopedias, reference books, and periodicals. niche academy image (State Library resource)

  • Scribner Writer Series

    Search essays of 2,000+ authors and literary genres. This database is accessible through Gale Literary Sources.

  • Small Business Reference Center

    Browse info on relevant topics from starting a company, operations management, and sales to growing or rescuing a business. Get example business plans and legal guides. niche academy image (State Library resource)

  • Something about the Author

    Search illustrated biographical profiles of authors and artists for children and young adults, ranging from established award winners to authors and illustrators. This database is accessible through Gale Literary Sources.

  • Southwest Daily News - text archives

    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.

  • State Library of Louisiana Resources

    A collection of online subscription databases provided free of charge to all Louisiana library cardholders. Includes educational and research materials for elementary, high school, and college students well into the undergraduate and graduate levels. Remote access requires a library card. View this list of additional free resources.

  • Talking Books and Braille Library Service

    TBBL provides free public library service to Louisiana residents of all ages who cannot easily read standard printed materials due to a visual impairment, physical disability, or a reading disability whether it is permanent or temporary.

  • Tax Resources

    Access IRS and State of Louisiana tax forms and find tax aid services within our community or online.

  • TeenBookCloud

    Access ebooks and other digital content for grades 6 – 12; including student-favorite Graphic Novels, enhanced e-books with full audio narration and highlighted text, classic literature, National Geographic videos, and more. iOS app image Android Play Store image (State Library resource)

  • TumbleBooks Library Premium

    A collection of animated, talking picture books - chapter books, nonfiction, math stories, language learning, puzzles, games, and lesson plans for K-6 grade. TumbleSearch -  search by title, language, subject, Accelerated Reader, and more.  niche academy image

  • Twayne's Author Series

    The starting point for research papers on literary works and figures, special projects, and presentations. Search full-text, frequently-used Twayne Literary Masters books on individual World, US, or English authors, providing literary critical interpretation and discussion. This database is available through Gale Literary Sources.

  • Udemy | Gale Presents: Udemy (full title)

    24/7 access to 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. An app is available. App notes: "your team".udemy.com - enter gale in the "your team" field to get started. Choose the public library option, enter Calcasieu Parish Library in the search field, tap/click the magnifying glass icon, choose Calcasieu Parish Library in the search results, then sign in with your library card.  App Store image Play Store image niche academy image

  • USA Today Collection

    Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles, and content only published online. Text-only issues: 1987 to current; digital image issues: 2006 to current. 24/7 remote access on any device.

  • Value Line

    Explore stocks using interactive tools and in-depth reports. Track the stock market with an easy-to-use dashboard and customizable tools. Read expert commentary on changes in the market, compare and contrast companies across 100 industries, and stay up to date on market trends and shifts with investment reports updated weekly. Limited to 8 simultaneous users. niche academy image

  • Yearbook Collection (Louisiana Digital Library)

    A collection of various Calcasieu Parish high school yearbooks that were loaned to CPPL for digitization. Learn more about the digitization project.

    • Library Catalog

      Search and manage your library account. Search for books, music, movies, and more. Browse new and available now and on-order titles, as well as our special collections that include American Girl BeForever dolls, cake pans, jigsaw puzzles, and sensory backpacks. View summaries, series info, more about authors, read-alikes, reviews, and place holds, and view/manage your account. 

    • NoveList K-8 Plus

      Find reading recommendations - authors and titles of interest and browse theme-oriented book lists. Includes picture books, children's "chapter" books, and children's and younger teen titles in both fiction and non-fiction. View Accelerated Reading information. Follow the View Copies button to connect to the library's online catalog to find out its location and availability status. A Library card is required for remote access. Niche Academy image

    • TumbleBooks Library Premium

      A collection of animated, talking picture books - chapter books, nonfiction, math stories, language learning, puzzles, games, and lesson plans for K-6 grade. TumbleSearch -  search by title, language, subject, Accelerated Reader, and more.  niche academy image

    • Library Catalog

      Search and manage your library account. Search for books, music, movies, and more. Browse new and available now and on-order titles, as well as our special collections that include American Girl BeForever dolls, cake pans, jigsaw puzzles, and sensory backpacks. View summaries, series info, more about authors, read-alikes, reviews, and place holds, and view/manage your account. 

    • Library Elf

      Your personal library reminder service! Let Elf help you manage your library loans and holds, receive customized notifications via email or text messaging, and track multiple accounts.

    • Library Mobile App

      Search for physical and digital titles. Use your built-in virtual card, view library events, find locations, link accounts without logging in/out, and more. App Store image Play Store image niche academy image

    • EBSCOHost

      Find full-text articles, magazines, journals, eBooks, and audiobooks. App Store image Play Store image niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • HooplaDigital

      Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, and comics. Check out up to 30 titles per month. Kids mode available. Collections include Craftsy, French-language read-alongs, sign language material, and DC Comics. Bonus collections include 1. BingePass - unlimited access to entire streaming collections for 7 days…with a single borrow; collection includes magazines, podcasts, documentaries, eBooks, learning software, etc., and 2. Bonus Borrows - titles that don't count toward the monthly lending limits. Available apps for Amazon, Chromecast, AppleTV, AndroidTV, FireTV, and Roku. App Store image Play Store image Amazon Store image niche academy image

    • HooplaDigital BingePass

      Welcome to hoopla digital's BingePass collection - unlimited access to streaming collections for 7 days…with a single borrow. Collections include Curiosity Stream, The Great Courses Library, Hoopla Magazines, The Reading Corner, Learn About the World: People, Places, and Holidays, Hellosaurus, Kids Vidz, STEAM Powered Kids, The Highlights Collection, Growing Up: Social Emotional Learning for Kids, Read-Along 2 Learn, Cuentos para ninos en espanol, GoKidGo Spine Chillers (mystery/scary podcast series, including R.L. Stine's Story Club), andGoKidGo Universe (podcast series). App Store image Play Store image Amazon Store image niche academy icon

    • Libby App, by OverDrive

      Borrow up to 10 audiobooks, eBooks, and magazines per library card. Magazines are excluded from the checkout limit. Track reading history and positions/bookmarks/notes sync across devices. A library card and PIN are required, and an email address is required to place holds. Bonus feature: Deep Search which enables users to discover and add a Notify Me tag to ensure receiving a notice if that title is ever offered in the future. Alt option - access libbyapp.com. Instant Digital Cards (using a mobile phone number) - Only valid for one year and cannot be renewed.  App Store image Play Store image amazon app logo windows app store niche academy image

    • Library Catalog

      Search and manage your library account. Search for books, music, movies, and more. Browse new and available now and on-order titles, as well as our special collections that include American Girl BeForever dolls, cake pans, jigsaw puzzles, and sensory backpacks. View summaries, series info, more about authors, read-alikes, reviews, and place holds, and view/manage your account. 

    • OverDrive

      Borrow up to 10 audiobooks, eBooks, magazines, and videos per library card. Track reading history and positions/bookmarks/notes sync across devices. Magazines are excluded from the checkout limit. A library card and PIN are required, and an email address is required to place holds. Instant Digital Card option: use mobile phone number; valid for 1 yr, and can't be renewed. Kindle users have two options: Option 1: Install the app on Kindle. Option 2: In the browser, access libbyapp.com. Libby app is also available for Windows, Mac, and Chromebooks. NOTE: The Recommend to Library option will sunset on May 1st. Use the Libby app to use the deep search and Notify me tags as an alternative.  App Store image Play Store image amazon app niche academy image

    • Biography & Genealogy Master Index

      Browse biographical material on people from all time periods and geographic locations, and fields of endeavor. 

    • Biography eBook Collection

      Browse this collection of biographical titles, including the Encyclopedia of World Biography and An African Biographical Dictionary. (Gale)

    • Biography Reference Center

      Browse this collection of full-text biographies, as well as narrative biographies. niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • Gale Resources (complete list)

      Browse this list of subscription research resources. Topics include biographies, business, explorers, health, homework help, immigrants, Indians, government, and travel.

    • History Reference Center

      Search reference books, encyclopedias and non-fiction books, periodicals, historical documents, biographies of historical figures, historical photos and maps, and historical videos. niche academy icon (State Library resource)

    • Big Library Read - OverDrive

      OverDrive's global ebook club. Enjoy this reading program that connects you to other readers around the world with the same ebook at the same time without any wait lists or holds.

    • BookBrowse

      Browse book recommendations, reviews, and supplementary materials for book clubs. View recently released books, and notable books publishing soon, recommended titles by genre, time period, setting, and theme, handpicked read-alikes for both books and authors, reading guides, advice for book clubs, and online discussions. Niche Academy tutorial

    • Hoopla Book Club Hub

      Join the book club that offers quarterly reading suggestions, with no holds, no waiting, and no late fees.

    • Online Book Club (Dearreader)

      Receive a 5-minute teaser. If you like it, connect to the library's online catalog to find out its location and availability status.

    • Book Index with Reviews

      Browse full-text searchable reviews of titles - books, music, and DVD titles. (State Library resource)

    • BookBrowse

      Browse book recommendations, reviews, and supplementary materials for book clubs. View recently released books, and notable books publishing soon, recommended titles by genre, time period, setting, and theme, handpicked read-alikes for both books and authors, reading guides, advice for book clubs, and online discussions. Niche Academy tutorial

    • Books and Authors (Gale)

      Find reading suggestions for fiction and nonfiction titles for all age levels. Search by title, author, subject, time period, character, reading level, etc. niche academy image

    • Library Blog - #CPPLREADS

      Enjoy reading recommendations by CPPL staff. Signup for our monthly book recommendation newsletter aimed at Gens X, Y, and Z. 

    • NoveList K-8 Plus

      Find reading recommendations - authors and titles of interest and browse theme-oriented book lists. Includes picture books, children's "chapter" books, and children's and younger teen titles in both fiction and non-fiction. View Accelerated Reading information. Follow the View Copies button to connect to the library's online catalog to find out its location and availability status. A Library card is required for remote access. Niche Academy image

    • NoveList Plus

      Find reading recommendations, fiction or nonfiction. Find books that match your interests, read-alikes for your favorite titles and authors, ready-made book lists on your favorite genres, award-winning titles, and helpful guides for finding titles by reading level. Follow the View Copies button to connect to the library's online catalog to find out its location and availability status. A Library card is required for remote access. Niche Academy image

    • Library Catalog

      Search and manage your library account. Search for books, music, movies, and more. Browse new and available now and on-order titles, as well as our special collections that include American Girl BeForever dolls, cake pans, jigsaw puzzles, and sensory backpacks. View summaries, series info, more about authors, read-alikes, reviews, and place holds, and view/manage your account. 

    • Braille and Audio Reading Download Program

      Welcome to the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled's free digital book download service. Find available digital books and magazines.

    • National Library Service for the Blind and the Print Disabled

      Free braille and talking book library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a physical, perceptual, or reading disability that prevents them from using regular print materials. NLS circulates books and magazines in braille or audio formats, that are instantly downloadable to a personal device or delivered by mail free of charge.

    • Talking Books and Braille Library Service

      TBBL provides free public library service to Louisiana residents of all ages who cannot easily read standard printed materials due to a visual impairment, physical disability, or a reading disability whether it is permanent or temporary.

    • Business Searching Interface

      Browse country economic data, company profiles, industry info, and market research. (State Library resource)

    • Gale Resources (complete list)

      Browse this list of subscription research resources. Topics include biographies, business, explorers, health, homework help, immigrants, Indians, government, and travel.

    • Morningstar Investment Research Center (in branch link)

      Research and track investments, get up-to-date information about stocks, funds, and other investment options, plus calculators and tools to help you manage your portfolio. Access is limited to three simultaneous users. If the limit has been reached either inside or outside the library, you'll receive an "access denied" message. niche academy image

    • Morningstar Investment Research Center (remote link)

      Research and track investments, get up-to-date information about stocks, funds, and other investment options, plus calculators and tools to help you manage your portfolio. Access is limited to three simultaneous users. If the limit has been reached either inside or outside the library, you'll receive an "access denied" message. niche academy image

    • Small Business Reference Center

      Browse info on relevant topics from starting a company, operations management, and sales to growing or rescuing a business. Get example business plans and legal guides. niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • Value Line

      Explore stocks using interactive tools and in-depth reports. Track the stock market with an easy-to-use dashboard and customizable tools. Read expert commentary on changes in the market, compare and contrast companies across 100 industries, and stay up to date on market trends and shifts with investment reports updated weekly. Limited to 8 simultaneous users. niche academy image

    • ABC Mouse (in branch only)

      Enjoy interactive learning activities, including books, educational games, puzzles, art activities, songs, and music videos. For ages 2-8. 

    • Explora - Elementary

      Search primary source documents, news articles, and Associated Press videos to complete homework and research projects. niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • HooplaDigital

      Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, and comics. Check out up to 30 titles per month. Kids mode available. Collections include Craftsy, French-language read-alongs, sign language material, and DC Comics. Bonus collections include 1. BingePass - unlimited access to entire streaming collections for 7 days…with a single borrow; collection includes magazines, podcasts, documentaries, eBooks, learning software, etc., and 2. Bonus Borrows - titles that don't count toward the monthly lending limits. Available apps for Amazon, Chromecast, AppleTV, AndroidTV, FireTV, and Roku. App Store image Play Store image Amazon Store image niche academy image

    • HooplaDigital BingePass

      Welcome to hoopla digital's BingePass collection - unlimited access to streaming collections for 7 days…with a single borrow. Collections include Curiosity Stream, The Great Courses Library, Hoopla Magazines, The Reading Corner, Learn About the World: People, Places, and Holidays, Hellosaurus, Kids Vidz, STEAM Powered Kids, The Highlights Collection, Growing Up: Social Emotional Learning for Kids, Read-Along 2 Learn, Cuentos para ninos en espanol, GoKidGo Spine Chillers (mystery/scary podcast series, including R.L. Stine's Story Club), andGoKidGo Universe (podcast series). App Store image Play Store image Amazon Store image niche academy icon

    • Kanopy Kids

      Browse educational and engaging videos for children of all ages. Access unlimited plays and parental controls are available. niche academy image

    • NoveList K-8 Plus

      Find reading recommendations - authors and titles of interest and browse theme-oriented book lists. Includes picture books, children's "chapter" books, and children's and younger teen titles in both fiction and non-fiction. View Accelerated Reading information. Follow the View Copies button to connect to the library's online catalog to find out its location and availability status. A Library card is required for remote access. Niche Academy image

    • TumbleBooks Library Premium

      A collection of animated, talking picture books - chapter books, nonfiction, math stories, language learning, puzzles, games, and lesson plans for K-6 grade. TumbleSearch -  search by title, language, subject, Accelerated Reader, and more.  niche academy image

    • LearningExpress (eBSCO)

      Prepare for your test, start a new career or advance in your current field, achieve your undergrad goals, or achieve your personal education and career goals. Topics include 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. Login requires a username and password. niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • Mango Languages

      Enhance your language skills with conversational-based lessons. Features include family profiles, download lessons that can be used in offline/airplane mode, quizzes, cultural notes, unique courses (ex: Shakespearean insults), a translation option, and movie or engagement mode. Mango Premiere (watch or engage with foreign films). NOTE: Premiere is limited to the desktop version. Access Mango Movies under the 'explore' tab within a chosen language. Login requires email or username, and password. Guest access is available with limited access. TIP: Create a new account in the browser prior to using the app. App Store image Play Store image Amazon App image niche academy image

    • ProCitizen

      Prepare for the Naturalization Test with online courses; including 100 interactive videos, drills, and quizzes for practice, with a focus on the 100 questions that actually appear on the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Naturalization Test. 

    • Pronunciator

      Learn a new language with daily lessons, personalized courses, and learning guides for over 160+ languages. Personalize by interest level, level and speed of learning, age range, drills, quizzes, daily learning reminders, and time allocation for learning. Specialty courses include English as a Second Language and American Sign Language. Features include video clips, music, occupations, PDF phrasebooks, video tours of cities, just for kids section, and play scripts. Login requires email and password; instant access within the library doesn't require a library card, but may have limited access. (State Library) niche academy image

    • Freading

      Are you a niche genre reader? Access nonfiction and fiction titles. Browse featured collections such as Destination Guides, cooking, Disney graphic novels, study aids, and true crime. Check out 6 titles per week. User login requires a library card, PIN, email address, and password. Desktop users: May require an Adobe Digital Editions ID and browsing/checking out is only available.  App Store image Play Store image Amazon Store niche academy image

    • HooplaDigital

      Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, and comics. Check out up to 30 titles per month. Kids mode available. Collections include Craftsy, French-language read-alongs, sign language material, and DC Comics. Bonus collections include 1. BingePass - unlimited access to entire streaming collections for 7 days…with a single borrow; collection includes magazines, podcasts, documentaries, eBooks, learning software, etc., and 2. Bonus Borrows - titles that don't count toward the monthly lending limits. Available apps for Amazon, Chromecast, AppleTV, AndroidTV, FireTV, and Roku. App Store image Play Store image Amazon Store image niche academy image

    • OverDrive

      Borrow up to 10 audiobooks, eBooks, magazines, and videos per library card. Track reading history and positions/bookmarks/notes sync across devices. Magazines are excluded from the checkout limit. A library card and PIN are required, and an email address is required to place holds. Instant Digital Card option: use mobile phone number; valid for 1 yr, and can't be renewed. Kindle users have two options: Option 1: Install the app on Kindle. Option 2: In the browser, access libbyapp.com. Libby app is also available for Windows, Mac, and Chromebooks. NOTE: The Recommend to Library option will sunset on May 1st. Use the Libby app to use the deep search and Notify me tags as an alternative.  App Store image Play Store image amazon app niche academy image

    • Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center

      View instructions, images, etc. Topics include home and garden, model building, and scrapbooking. niche academy icon (State Library resource)

    • HooplaDigital

      Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, and comics. Check out up to 30 titles per month. Kids mode available. Collections include Craftsy, French-language read-alongs, sign language material, and DC Comics. Bonus collections include 1. BingePass - unlimited access to entire streaming collections for 7 days…with a single borrow; collection includes magazines, podcasts, documentaries, eBooks, learning software, etc., and 2. Bonus Borrows - titles that don't count toward the monthly lending limits. Available apps for Amazon, Chromecast, AppleTV, AndroidTV, FireTV, and Roku. App Store image Play Store image Amazon Store image niche academy image

    • HooplaDigital BingePass

      Welcome to hoopla digital's BingePass collection - unlimited access to streaming collections for 7 days…with a single borrow. Collections include Curiosity Stream, The Great Courses Library, Hoopla Magazines, The Reading Corner, Learn About the World: People, Places, and Holidays, Hellosaurus, Kids Vidz, STEAM Powered Kids, The Highlights Collection, Growing Up: Social Emotional Learning for Kids, Read-Along 2 Learn, Cuentos para ninos en espanol, GoKidGo Spine Chillers (mystery/scary podcast series, including R.L. Stine's Story Club), andGoKidGo Universe (podcast series). App Store image Play Store image Amazon Store image niche academy icon

    • Kanopy

      Stream up to 13 titles per month. Enjoy critically acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, and award-winning foreign films from included content providers - A&E, Kino Lorber, A24, History Channel, and The Criterion Collection. Stream anytime and anywhere from desktop to TV to tablet. Each checked-out movie lasts 72 hours. No checkout limits for the Great Courses (lectures - history, better living, science, language learning, etc.) and Kids’ Corner. A library card, PIN, and email address are required. Available on Mac/PC/Linux, Apple TV, Android TV, iPhone/Android phone/tablet, Roku, Chromecast, Fire tablet, Fire TV, and Samsung Smart TV. App Store image Play Store image Amazon Store image niche academy image

    • Library Catalog

      Search and manage your library account. Search for books, music, movies, and more. Browse new and available now and on-order titles, as well as our special collections that include American Girl BeForever dolls, cake pans, jigsaw puzzles, and sensory backpacks. View summaries, series info, more about authors, read-alikes, reviews, and place holds, and view/manage your account. 

    • Biography eBook Collection

      Browse this collection of biographical titles, including the Encyclopedia of World Biography and An African Biographical Dictionary. (Gale)

    • EBSCOHost

      Find full-text articles, magazines, journals, eBooks, and audiobooks. App Store image Play Store image niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • Freading

      Are you a niche genre reader? Access nonfiction and fiction titles. Browse featured collections such as Destination Guides, cooking, Disney graphic novels, study aids, and true crime. Check out 6 titles per week. User login requires a library card, PIN, email address, and password. Desktop users: May require an Adobe Digital Editions ID and browsing/checking out is only available.  App Store image Play Store image Amazon Store niche academy image

    • Gale eBooks

      Search reference titles for multidisciplinary research. Subjects include American and world history, biography, health, arts, business, travel, religion, and multicultural studies.

    • Health eBook Collection

      Search encyclopedias for info on medicine, alternative medicine, children's health, and disorders. (Gale)

    • HooplaDigital

      Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, and comics. Check out up to 30 titles per month. Kids mode available. Collections include Craftsy, French-language read-alongs, sign language material, and DC Comics. Bonus collections include 1. BingePass - unlimited access to entire streaming collections for 7 days…with a single borrow; collection includes magazines, podcasts, documentaries, eBooks, learning software, etc., and 2. Bonus Borrows - titles that don't count toward the monthly lending limits. Available apps for Amazon, Chromecast, AppleTV, AndroidTV, FireTV, and Roku. App Store image Play Store image Amazon Store image niche academy image

    • HooplaDigital BingePass

      Welcome to hoopla digital's BingePass collection - unlimited access to streaming collections for 7 days…with a single borrow. Collections include Curiosity Stream, The Great Courses Library, Hoopla Magazines, The Reading Corner, Learn About the World: People, Places, and Holidays, Hellosaurus, Kids Vidz, STEAM Powered Kids, The Highlights Collection, Growing Up: Social Emotional Learning for Kids, Read-Along 2 Learn, Cuentos para ninos en espanol, GoKidGo Spine Chillers (mystery/scary podcast series, including R.L. Stine's Story Club), andGoKidGo Universe (podcast series). App Store image Play Store image Amazon Store image niche academy icon

    • Legal eBook Collection

      Learn all about the law and the American judicial system. Sources include Gale Encyclopedia of American Law, Supreme Court Drama, and Crime and Punishment in America Reference Library.

    • Libby App, by OverDrive

      Borrow up to 10 audiobooks, eBooks, and magazines per library card. Magazines are excluded from the checkout limit. Track reading history and positions/bookmarks/notes sync across devices. A library card and PIN are required, and an email address is required to place holds. Bonus feature: Deep Search which enables users to discover and add a Notify Me tag to ensure receiving a notice if that title is ever offered in the future. Alt option - access libbyapp.com. Instant Digital Cards (using a mobile phone number) - Only valid for one year and cannot be renewed.  App Store image Play Store image amazon app logo windows app store niche academy image

    • OverDrive

      Borrow up to 10 audiobooks, eBooks, magazines, and videos per library card. Track reading history and positions/bookmarks/notes sync across devices. Magazines are excluded from the checkout limit. A library card and PIN are required, and an email address is required to place holds. Instant Digital Card option: use mobile phone number; valid for 1 yr, and can't be renewed. Kindle users have two options: Option 1: Install the app on Kindle. Option 2: In the browser, access libbyapp.com. Libby app is also available for Windows, Mac, and Chromebooks. NOTE: The Recommend to Library option will sunset on May 1st. Use the Libby app to use the deep search and Notify me tags as an alternative.  App Store image Play Store image amazon app niche academy image

    • TeenBookCloud

      Access ebooks and other digital content for grades 6 – 12; including student-favorite Graphic Novels, enhanced e-books with full audio narration and highlighted text, classic literature, National Geographic videos, and more. iOS app image Android Play Store image (State Library resource)

    • TumbleBooks Library Premium

      A collection of animated, talking picture books - chapter books, nonfiction, math stories, language learning, puzzles, games, and lesson plans for K-6 grade. TumbleSearch -  search by title, language, subject, Accelerated Reader, and more.  niche academy image

    • ABC Mouse (in branch only)

      Enjoy interactive learning activities, including books, educational games, puzzles, art activities, songs, and music videos. For ages 2-8. 

    • TumbleBooks Library Premium

      A collection of animated, talking picture books - chapter books, nonfiction, math stories, language learning, puzzles, games, and lesson plans for K-6 grade. TumbleSearch -  search by title, language, subject, Accelerated Reader, and more.  niche academy image

    • Cypress Resume

      Create a great-looking, well-written resume that will give you the edge in today's ultra-competitive job market. A library card is required for remote use, and an account with an email and password is needed to use the document manager. niche academy icon

    • Homework Louisiana

      Free online tutoring, test prep, and job search assistance. The skills center is available 24/7, and live one-to-one tutoring for K-College is available seven days a week. Spanish and Vietnamese tutoring is available. The Adult Education and Career Center is available from 10 AM – midnight. Some features require an account with email and password. niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • Job Search Assistance

      Assistance is available seven days a week from 10 AM - midnight. Assistance includes online job search & applications, resumes & cover letters, interview preparation, and drop-off resume review.

    • Encyclopedia Britannica | Britannica Library (in branch link)

      Your go-to encyclopedia for articles, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, and research tools. Explore weekly event coverage, the "Did you Know" section, word of the day, interactive maps of the world and the United States, news of the day, and special weekly collections. Choose your level, then start exploring. niche academy image

    • Encyclopedia Britannica | Britannica Library (remote link)

      Your go-to encyclopedia for articles, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, and research tools. Explore weekly event coverage, the "Did you Know" section, word of the day, interactive maps of the world and the United States, news of the day, and special weekly collections. Choose your level, then start exploring. niche academy image

    • History Reference Center

      Search reference books, encyclopedias and non-fiction books, periodicals, historical documents, biographies of historical figures, historical photos and maps, and historical videos. niche academy icon (State Library resource)

    • Science Reference Center

      Browse full-text science encyclopedias, reference books, and periodicals. niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • HooplaDigital

      Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, and comics. Check out up to 30 titles per month. Kids mode available. Collections include Craftsy, French-language read-alongs, sign language material, and DC Comics. Bonus collections include 1. BingePass - unlimited access to entire streaming collections for 7 days…with a single borrow; collection includes magazines, podcasts, documentaries, eBooks, learning software, etc., and 2. Bonus Borrows - titles that don't count toward the monthly lending limits. Available apps for Amazon, Chromecast, AppleTV, AndroidTV, FireTV, and Roku. App Store image Play Store image Amazon Store image niche academy image

    • Kanopy

      Stream up to 13 titles per month. Enjoy critically acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, and award-winning foreign films from included content providers - A&E, Kino Lorber, A24, History Channel, and The Criterion Collection. Stream anytime and anywhere from desktop to TV to tablet. Each checked-out movie lasts 72 hours. No checkout limits for the Great Courses (lectures - history, better living, science, language learning, etc.) and Kids’ Corner. A library card, PIN, and email address are required. Available on Mac/PC/Linux, Apple TV, Android TV, iPhone/Android phone/tablet, Roku, Chromecast, Fire tablet, Fire TV, and Samsung Smart TV. App Store image Play Store image Amazon Store image niche academy image

    • LearningExpress (eBSCO)

      Prepare for your test, start a new career or advance in your current field, achieve your undergrad goals, or achieve your personal education and career goals. Topics include 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. Login requires a username and password. niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • Mango Languages

      Enhance your language skills with conversational-based lessons. Features include family profiles, download lessons that can be used in offline/airplane mode, quizzes, cultural notes, unique courses (ex: Shakespearean insults), a translation option, and movie or engagement mode. Mango Premiere (watch or engage with foreign films). NOTE: Premiere is limited to the desktop version. Access Mango Movies under the 'explore' tab within a chosen language. Login requires email or username, and password. Guest access is available with limited access. TIP: Create a new account in the browser prior to using the app. App Store image Play Store image Amazon App image niche academy image

    • OverDrive

      Borrow up to 10 audiobooks, eBooks, magazines, and videos per library card. Track reading history and positions/bookmarks/notes sync across devices. Magazines are excluded from the checkout limit. A library card and PIN are required, and an email address is required to place holds. Instant Digital Card option: use mobile phone number; valid for 1 yr, and can't be renewed. Kindle users have two options: Option 1: Install the app on Kindle. Option 2: In the browser, access libbyapp.com. Libby app is also available for Windows, Mac, and Chromebooks. NOTE: The Recommend to Library option will sunset on May 1st. Use the Libby app to use the deep search and Notify me tags as an alternative.  App Store image Play Store image amazon app niche academy image

    • Pronunciator

      Learn a new language with daily lessons, personalized courses, and learning guides for over 160+ languages. Personalize by interest level, level and speed of learning, age range, drills, quizzes, daily learning reminders, and time allocation for learning. Specialty courses include English as a Second Language and American Sign Language. Features include video clips, music, occupations, PDF phrasebooks, video tours of cities, just for kids section, and play scripts. Login requires email and password; instant access within the library doesn't require a library card, but may have limited access. (State Library) niche academy image

    • TumbleBooks Library Premium

      A collection of animated, talking picture books - chapter books, nonfiction, math stories, language learning, puzzles, games, and lesson plans for K-6 grade. TumbleSearch -  search by title, language, subject, Accelerated Reader, and more.  niche academy image

    • Morningstar Investment Research Center (in branch link)

      Research and track investments, get up-to-date information about stocks, funds, and other investment options, plus calculators and tools to help you manage your portfolio. Access is limited to three simultaneous users. If the limit has been reached either inside or outside the library, you'll receive an "access denied" message. niche academy image

    • Morningstar Investment Research Center (remote link)

      Research and track investments, get up-to-date information about stocks, funds, and other investment options, plus calculators and tools to help you manage your portfolio. Access is limited to three simultaneous users. If the limit has been reached either inside or outside the library, you'll receive an "access denied" message. niche academy image

    • Value Line

      Explore stocks using interactive tools and in-depth reports. Track the stock market with an easy-to-use dashboard and customizable tools. Read expert commentary on changes in the market, compare and contrast companies across 100 industries, and stay up to date on market trends and shifts with investment reports updated weekly. Limited to 8 simultaneous users. niche academy image

    • Library Catalog

      Search and manage your library account. Search for books, music, movies, and more. Browse new and available now and on-order titles, as well as our special collections that include American Girl BeForever dolls, cake pans, jigsaw puzzles, and sensory backpacks. View summaries, series info, more about authors, read-alikes, reviews, and place holds, and view/manage your account. 

    • African American Heritage (in branch link)

      A resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research. Includes certificates, census, military records, AfriGeneas, freedman and slave records, church records, and legal records.  niche academy image

    • African American Heritage (remote link)

      A resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research. Includes certificates, census, military records, AfriGeneas, freedman and slave records, church records, and legal records.  niche academy image

    • Ancestry Library Edition (INSIDE LIBRARY ACCESS ONLY)

      Unlock your story from the census, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, directories, photos, maps, and more. NOTE: This is a lite version of Ancestry.com. niche academy image

    • Biography & Genealogy Master Index

      Browse biographical material on people from all time periods and geographic locations, and fields of endeavor. 

    • Fold3 Library Edition (in branch link)

      Access military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. Special sections include war stories and memorial walls. niche academy icon

    • Fold3 Library Edition (remote link)

      Access military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. Special sections include war stories and memorial walls. niche academy icon

    • HeritageHub

      Explore your family history with this collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices. Obituary info spans more than 200 years with content from all 50 states – including hard-to-find information from the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s. NOTE: Choose the A-Z Source list button to search multiple sources. Each source lists available dates, locations, types, formats, and languages. niche academy icon

    • HeritageQuest (in branch link)

      Discover your family's history - start your family tree research. niche academy icon

    • HeritageQuest (remote link)

      Discover your family's history - start your family tree research. niche academy icon

    • HistoryGeo.com (INSIDE LIBRARY ACCESS ONLY)

      Conduct genealogical, property, and local history research with this interactive database of land-ownership maps and historical atlases.

    • Lake Charles City Directory

      A missing piece of Lake Charles's history has come home. Here's a copy of the first Directory of the City of Lake Charles, published in 1895. NOTE: a photocopy version and a microfilm copy are available at the SWLA Genealogical & Historical Library.

    • Maude Reid Scrapbook Index

      Browse 13 volumes of scrapbooks compiled by Maude Reid. She was born in Lake Charles in 1882, grew up during the period when many first or second-generation pioneers were alive, and heard first- and second-hand stories of the early days of Imperial Calcasieu Parish. She was entrusted with stories, was given original photographs, letters, other memorabilia, and artifacts, and was allowed to copy original official records. Microfilmed copies of the scrapbooks are available for viewing at the Southwest Louisiana Genealogical and
      Historical Library.

    • Newsbank - complete collection list

      View information for current events, special reports, and content from local, regional, and national sources. Included sources: America's News, Southwest Daily News, Louisiana News Sources, USA Today, USA, and America's News Magazines. BONUS: Access Heritage Hub, the largest and most comprehensive collection of newspaper obituaries and death notices. NOTE: A library card is required for remote access.

    • Newspaper Archive (INSIDE LIBRARY ACCESS ONLY)

      Explore your family history and discover key historical events with one of the world's largest online newspaper archives.

    • Obituary Index

      Whether searching for a loved one or shoring up family records, obituaries are invaluable resources to use. As a service to patrons doing genealogical research, CPPL has compiled and maintains an obituary index. Search by the deceased's surname, first name, middle name, and date of death, etc. 

    • AtoZ the USA

      Explore our 50 states! Find facts, figures, points of interest, images, maps, history, education, economy, climate, and more. niche academy image

    • Gale Resources (complete list)

      Browse this list of subscription research resources. Topics include biographies, business, explorers, health, homework help, immigrants, Indians, government, and travel.

    • Freading

      Are you a niche genre reader? Access nonfiction and fiction titles. Browse featured collections such as Destination Guides, cooking, Disney graphic novels, study aids, and true crime. Check out 6 titles per week. User login requires a library card, PIN, email address, and password. Desktop users: May require an Adobe Digital Editions ID and browsing/checking out is only available.  App Store image Play Store image Amazon Store niche academy image

    • OverDrive

      Borrow up to 10 audiobooks, eBooks, magazines, and videos per library card. Track reading history and positions/bookmarks/notes sync across devices. Magazines are excluded from the checkout limit. A library card and PIN are required, and an email address is required to place holds. Instant Digital Card option: use mobile phone number; valid for 1 yr, and can't be renewed. Kindle users have two options: Option 1: Install the app on Kindle. Option 2: In the browser, access libbyapp.com. Libby app is also available for Windows, Mac, and Chromebooks. NOTE: The Recommend to Library option will sunset on May 1st. Use the Libby app to use the deep search and Notify me tags as an alternative.  App Store image Play Store image amazon app niche academy image

    • TeenBookCloud

      Access ebooks and other digital content for grades 6 – 12; including student-favorite Graphic Novels, enhanced e-books with full audio narration and highlighted text, classic literature, National Geographic videos, and more. iOS app image Android Play Store image (State Library resource)

    • TumbleBooks Library Premium

      A collection of animated, talking picture books - chapter books, nonfiction, math stories, language learning, puzzles, games, and lesson plans for K-6 grade. TumbleSearch -  search by title, language, subject, Accelerated Reader, and more.  niche academy image

    • Consumer Health Complete

      Search reliable info from medical encyclopedias, popular reference books, and magazine articles. niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • Gale Resources (complete list)

      Browse this list of subscription research resources. Topics include biographies, business, explorers, health, homework help, immigrants, Indians, government, and travel.

    • Health eBook Collection

      Search encyclopedias for info on medicine, alternative medicine, children's health, and disorders. (Gale)

    • Merck Manuals

      Browse this comprehensive medical information source covering thousands of topics in all fields of medicine. This is offered as a free public service to healthcare professionals and the public.

    • African American Heritage (in branch link)

      A resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research. Includes certificates, census, military records, AfriGeneas, freedman and slave records, church records, and legal records.  niche academy image

    • African American Heritage (remote link)

      A resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research. Includes certificates, census, military records, AfriGeneas, freedman and slave records, church records, and legal records.  niche academy image

    • Ancestry Library Edition (INSIDE LIBRARY ACCESS ONLY)

      Unlock your story from the census, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, directories, photos, maps, and more. NOTE: This is a lite version of Ancestry.com. niche academy image

    • Fold3 Library Edition (in branch link)

      Access military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. Special sections include war stories and memorial walls. niche academy icon

    • Fold3 Library Edition (remote link)

      Access military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. Special sections include war stories and memorial walls. niche academy icon

    • HeritageHub

      Explore your family history with this collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices. Obituary info spans more than 200 years with content from all 50 states – including hard-to-find information from the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s. NOTE: Choose the A-Z Source list button to search multiple sources. Each source lists available dates, locations, types, formats, and languages. niche academy icon

    • HeritageQuest (in branch link)

      Discover your family's history - start your family tree research. niche academy icon

    • HeritageQuest (remote link)

      Discover your family's history - start your family tree research. niche academy icon

    • History Month Resources

      Library databases/resources and third-party websites - general, American, Black History, Hispanic, Native American, and Women's history. (created by CPPL staff)

    • History Reference Center

      Search reference books, encyclopedias and non-fiction books, periodicals, historical documents, biographies of historical figures, historical photos and maps, and historical videos. niche academy icon (State Library resource)

    • HistoryGeo.com (INSIDE LIBRARY ACCESS ONLY)

      Conduct genealogical, property, and local history research with this interactive database of land-ownership maps and historical atlases.

    • Obituary Index

      Whether searching for a loved one or shoring up family records, obituaries are invaluable resources to use. As a service to patrons doing genealogical research, CPPL has compiled and maintains an obituary index. Search by the deceased's surname, first name, middle name, and date of death, etc. 

    • Yearbook Collection (Louisiana Digital Library)

      A collection of various Calcasieu Parish high school yearbooks that were loaned to CPPL for digitization. Learn more about the digitization project.

    • Home Improvement Reference Center

      Browse this full-text database designed to assist homeowners in do-it-yourself home repair, maintenance, and remodeling projects; includes step-by-step instructions for projects in the areas of plumbing, woodworking, electrical, etc. niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • AtoZ the USA

      Explore our 50 states! Find facts, figures, points of interest, images, maps, history, education, economy, climate, and more. niche academy image

    • Biography eBook Collection

      Browse this collection of biographical titles, including the Encyclopedia of World Biography and An African Biographical Dictionary. (Gale)

    • Biography Reference Center

      Browse this collection of full-text biographies, as well as narrative biographies. niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • Britannica Digital Learning - eBooks

      Download full-color and black-and-white non-fiction e-books for ages preschool to 18.

    • Dictionary of Literary Biography

      Take a scholarly lens into the lives and works of the most influential literary figures through biographical and critical essays. Access unique materials like manuscript pages, diary entries, and more. (Gale)

    • Encyclopedia Britannica | Britannica Library (in branch link)

      Your go-to encyclopedia for articles, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, and research tools. Explore weekly event coverage, the "Did you Know" section, word of the day, interactive maps of the world and the United States, news of the day, and special weekly collections. Choose your level, then start exploring. niche academy image

    • Encyclopedia Britannica | Britannica Library (remote link)

      Your go-to encyclopedia for articles, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, and research tools. Explore weekly event coverage, the "Did you Know" section, word of the day, interactive maps of the world and the United States, news of the day, and special weekly collections. Choose your level, then start exploring. niche academy image

    • Explora - Elementary

      Search primary source documents, news articles, and Associated Press videos to complete homework and research projects. niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • Explora - High School

      Search primary source documents, news articles, and Associated Press videos to complete homework and research projects. niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • Explora - Middle School

      Search primary source documents, news articles, and Associated Press videos to complete homework and research projects. niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • Explora - Teachers

      Browse this specialized research center for teachers. Search primary source documents, news articles, and Associated Press videos. niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • Gale eBooks

      Search reference titles for multidisciplinary research. Subjects include American and world history, biography, health, arts, business, travel, religion, and multicultural studies.

    • Gale General OneFile

      Browse magazines, newspapers, journals, newswire, transcripts, etc. Includes The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, Good Housekeeping, and older issues of Consumer Reports. Save, share, and download content from anywhere and on any device. Set search result alerts and/or publication alerts. Login: Google or Microsoft. Note: A library card is needed for remote access. Here's a list of all publicationsniche academy icon

    • Gale Literary Sources

      A cross-search resource for researchers and students to search across various resources to discover and analyze content. Sources include Literature Resource Center, Literature Criticism Online, Dictionary of Literary Biography Complete Online, Something About the Author Online, Contemporary Authors Online, LitFinder, Scribner Writers Online, Twayne's Authors Online, and MLA International Biography. 

    • Gale Resources (complete list)

      Browse this list of subscription research resources. Topics include biographies, business, explorers, health, homework help, immigrants, Indians, government, and travel.

    • History Month Resources

      Library databases/resources and third-party websites - general, American, Black History, Hispanic, Native American, and Women's history. (created by CPPL staff)

    • History Reference Center

      Search reference books, encyclopedias and non-fiction books, periodicals, historical documents, biographies of historical figures, historical photos and maps, and historical videos. niche academy icon (State Library resource)

    • Homework Louisiana

      Free online tutoring, test prep, and job search assistance. The skills center is available 24/7, and live one-to-one tutoring for K-College is available seven days a week. Spanish and Vietnamese tutoring is available. The Adult Education and Career Center is available from 10 AM – midnight. Some features require an account with email and password. niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • HooplaDigital BingePass

      Welcome to hoopla digital's BingePass collection - unlimited access to streaming collections for 7 days…with a single borrow. Collections include Curiosity Stream, The Great Courses Library, Hoopla Magazines, The Reading Corner, Learn About the World: People, Places, and Holidays, Hellosaurus, Kids Vidz, STEAM Powered Kids, The Highlights Collection, Growing Up: Social Emotional Learning for Kids, Read-Along 2 Learn, Cuentos para ninos en espanol, GoKidGo Spine Chillers (mystery/scary podcast series, including R.L. Stine's Story Club), andGoKidGo Universe (podcast series). App Store image Play Store image Amazon Store image niche academy icon

    • LearningExpress (eBSCO)

      Prepare for your test, start a new career or advance in your current field, achieve your undergrad goals, or achieve your personal education and career goals. Topics include 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. Login requires a username and password. niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • Science Reference Center

      Browse full-text science encyclopedias, reference books, and periodicals. niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • Encyclopedia Britannica | Britannica Library (in branch link)

      Your go-to encyclopedia for articles, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, and research tools. Explore weekly event coverage, the "Did you Know" section, word of the day, interactive maps of the world and the United States, news of the day, and special weekly collections. Choose your level, then start exploring. niche academy image

    • Encyclopedia Britannica | Britannica Library (remote link)

      Your go-to encyclopedia for articles, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, and research tools. Explore weekly event coverage, the "Did you Know" section, word of the day, interactive maps of the world and the United States, news of the day, and special weekly collections. Choose your level, then start exploring. niche academy image

    • Louisiana Digital Library

      Browse digital material - Louisiana's history, culture, places, and people. BONUS: Browse the library's yearbook collection. (State Library resource)

    • LoanShark

      Browse online catalogs for all Louisiana public libraries. Place holds on titles, and manage your interlibrary loans, or request that the library add an item to its collection. niche academy image

    • Library Catalog

      Search and manage your library account. Search for books, music, movies, and more. Browse new and available now and on-order titles, as well as our special collections that include American Girl BeForever dolls, cake pans, jigsaw puzzles, and sensory backpacks. View summaries, series info, more about authors, read-alikes, reviews, and place holds, and view/manage your account. 

    • Cypress Resume

      Create a great-looking, well-written resume that will give you the edge in today's ultra-competitive job market. A library card is required for remote use, and an account with an email and password is needed to use the document manager. niche academy icon

    • Homework Louisiana

      Free online tutoring, test prep, and job search assistance. The skills center is available 24/7, and live one-to-one tutoring for K-College is available seven days a week. Spanish and Vietnamese tutoring is available. The Adult Education and Career Center is available from 10 AM – midnight. Some features require an account with email and password. niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • Job Search Assistance

      Assistance is available seven days a week from 10 AM - midnight. Assistance includes online job search & applications, resumes & cover letters, interview preparation, and drop-off resume review.

    • LearningExpress (eBSCO)

      Prepare for your test, start a new career or advance in your current field, achieve your undergrad goals, or achieve your personal education and career goals. Topics include 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. Login requires a username and password. niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • Bayou State Periodical Index

      Browse this index of popular Louisiana periodicals.

    • EBSCOHost

      Find full-text articles, magazines, journals, eBooks, and audiobooks. App Store image Play Store image niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • Gale General OneFile

      Browse magazines, newspapers, journals, newswire, transcripts, etc. Includes The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, Good Housekeeping, and older issues of Consumer Reports. Save, share, and download content from anywhere and on any device. Set search result alerts and/or publication alerts. Login: Google or Microsoft. Note: A library card is needed for remote access. Here's a list of all publicationsniche academy icon

    • ProQuest's Publicly Available Content Database

      Search publicly available scholarly content from journal articles, pre-prints, trade journals, books, conference papers and proceedings, and reports from around the world. Includes content from major subject repositories such as arXiv as well as open-access journals. 

    • Mango Languages

      Enhance your language skills with conversational-based lessons. Features include family profiles, download lessons that can be used in offline/airplane mode, quizzes, cultural notes, unique courses (ex: Shakespearean insults), a translation option, and movie or engagement mode. Mango Premiere (watch or engage with foreign films). NOTE: Premiere is limited to the desktop version. Access Mango Movies under the 'explore' tab within a chosen language. Login requires email or username, and password. Guest access is available with limited access. TIP: Create a new account in the browser prior to using the app. App Store image Play Store image Amazon App image niche academy image

    • Pronunciator

      Learn a new language with daily lessons, personalized courses, and learning guides for over 160+ languages. Personalize by interest level, level and speed of learning, age range, drills, quizzes, daily learning reminders, and time allocation for learning. Specialty courses include English as a Second Language and American Sign Language. Features include video clips, music, occupations, PDF phrasebooks, video tours of cities, just for kids section, and play scripts. Login requires email and password; instant access within the library doesn't require a library card, but may have limited access. (State Library) niche academy image

    • TumbleBooks Library Premium

      A collection of animated, talking picture books - chapter books, nonfiction, math stories, language learning, puzzles, games, and lesson plans for K-6 grade. TumbleSearch -  search by title, language, subject, Accelerated Reader, and more.  niche academy image

    • Legal eBook Collection

      Learn all about the law and the American judicial system. Sources include Gale Encyclopedia of American Law, Supreme Court Drama, and Crime and Punishment in America Reference Library.

    • Legal Forms

      Access essential State of Louisiana legal forms that are customizable for the most common legal procedures. Categories include real estate, wills, premarital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, and landlord-tenant. Find litigation forms, court samples, checklists, and sample letters. NOTE: Consult an attorney for serious legal matters. niche academy image

    • Legal Information Reference Center

      Browse online full-text consumer legal reference books, full-text publications, and legal forms. Many of the full-text legal reference books are provided through Nolo. niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • Small Business Reference Center

      Browse info on relevant topics from starting a company, operations management, and sales to growing or rescuing a business. Get example business plans and legal guides. niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • Library Catalog

      Search and manage your library account. Search for books, music, movies, and more. Browse new and available now and on-order titles, as well as our special collections that include American Girl BeForever dolls, cake pans, jigsaw puzzles, and sensory backpacks. View summaries, series info, more about authors, read-alikes, reviews, and place holds, and view/manage your account. 

    • LoanShark

      Browse online catalogs for all Louisiana public libraries. Place holds on titles, and manage your interlibrary loans, or request that the library add an item to its collection. niche academy image

    • LOUIS: The Louisiana Library Network

      Search online library catalogs for all Louisiana Universities.

    • Gale Literary Sources

      A cross-search resource for researchers and students to search across various resources to discover and analyze content. Sources include Literature Resource Center, Literature Criticism Online, Dictionary of Literary Biography Complete Online, Something About the Author Online, Contemporary Authors Online, LitFinder, Scribner Writers Online, Twayne's Authors Online, and MLA International Biography. 

    • Literary Reference Center Plus

      A full-text literary collection of reference works across all genres and time periods. Includes poems, short stories, classic novels, plot summaries, critical essays, literary journals, reference books, and author biographies, plus lesson plans and literary study guides. niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • Scribner Writer Series

      Search essays of 2,000+ authors and literary genres. This database is accessible through Gale Literary Sources.

    • Something about the Author

      Search illustrated biographical profiles of authors and artists for children and young adults, ranging from established award winners to authors and illustrators. This database is accessible through Gale Literary Sources.

    • Twayne's Author Series

      The starting point for research papers on literary works and figures, special projects, and presentations. Search full-text, frequently-used Twayne Literary Masters books on individual World, US, or English authors, providing literary critical interpretation and discussion. This database is available through Gale Literary Sources.

    • Bayou State Periodical Index

      Browse this index of popular Louisiana periodicals.

    • EBSCOHost

      Find full-text articles, magazines, journals, eBooks, and audiobooks. App Store image Play Store image niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • Gale General OneFile

      Browse magazines, newspapers, journals, newswire, transcripts, etc. Includes The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, Good Housekeeping, and older issues of Consumer Reports. Save, share, and download content from anywhere and on any device. Set search result alerts and/or publication alerts. Login: Google or Microsoft. Note: A library card is needed for remote access. Here's a list of all publicationsniche academy icon

    • HooplaDigital

      Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, and comics. Check out up to 30 titles per month. Kids mode available. Collections include Craftsy, French-language read-alongs, sign language material, and DC Comics. Bonus collections include 1. BingePass - unlimited access to entire streaming collections for 7 days…with a single borrow; collection includes magazines, podcasts, documentaries, eBooks, learning software, etc., and 2. Bonus Borrows - titles that don't count toward the monthly lending limits. Available apps for Amazon, Chromecast, AppleTV, AndroidTV, FireTV, and Roku. App Store image Play Store image Amazon Store image niche academy image

    • HooplaDigital BingePass

      Welcome to hoopla digital's BingePass collection - unlimited access to streaming collections for 7 days…with a single borrow. Collections include Curiosity Stream, The Great Courses Library, Hoopla Magazines, The Reading Corner, Learn About the World: People, Places, and Holidays, Hellosaurus, Kids Vidz, STEAM Powered Kids, The Highlights Collection, Growing Up: Social Emotional Learning for Kids, Read-Along 2 Learn, Cuentos para ninos en espanol, GoKidGo Spine Chillers (mystery/scary podcast series, including R.L. Stine's Story Club), andGoKidGo Universe (podcast series). App Store image Play Store image Amazon Store image niche academy icon

    • Libby App, by OverDrive

      Borrow up to 10 audiobooks, eBooks, and magazines per library card. Magazines are excluded from the checkout limit. Track reading history and positions/bookmarks/notes sync across devices. A library card and PIN are required, and an email address is required to place holds. Bonus feature: Deep Search which enables users to discover and add a Notify Me tag to ensure receiving a notice if that title is ever offered in the future. Alt option - access libbyapp.com. Instant Digital Cards (using a mobile phone number) - Only valid for one year and cannot be renewed.  App Store image Play Store image amazon app logo windows app store niche academy image

    • Library Catalog

      Search and manage your library account. Search for books, music, movies, and more. Browse new and available now and on-order titles, as well as our special collections that include American Girl BeForever dolls, cake pans, jigsaw puzzles, and sensory backpacks. View summaries, series info, more about authors, read-alikes, reviews, and place holds, and view/manage your account. 

    • OverDrive

      Borrow up to 10 audiobooks, eBooks, magazines, and videos per library card. Track reading history and positions/bookmarks/notes sync across devices. Magazines are excluded from the checkout limit. A library card and PIN are required, and an email address is required to place holds. Instant Digital Card option: use mobile phone number; valid for 1 yr, and can't be renewed. Kindle users have two options: Option 1: Install the app on Kindle. Option 2: In the browser, access libbyapp.com. Libby app is also available for Windows, Mac, and Chromebooks. NOTE: The Recommend to Library option will sunset on May 1st. Use the Libby app to use the deep search and Notify me tags as an alternative.  App Store image Play Store image amazon app niche academy image

    • ProQuest's Publicly Available Content Database

      Search publicly available scholarly content from journal articles, pre-prints, trade journals, books, conference papers and proceedings, and reports from around the world. Includes content from major subject repositories such as arXiv as well as open-access journals. 

    • Library Mobile App

      Search for physical and digital titles. Use your built-in virtual card, view library events, find locations, link accounts without logging in/out, and more. App Store image Play Store image niche academy image

    • HooplaDigital

      Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, and comics. Check out up to 30 titles per month. Kids mode available. Collections include Craftsy, French-language read-alongs, sign language material, and DC Comics. Bonus collections include 1. BingePass - unlimited access to entire streaming collections for 7 days…with a single borrow; collection includes magazines, podcasts, documentaries, eBooks, learning software, etc., and 2. Bonus Borrows - titles that don't count toward the monthly lending limits. Available apps for Amazon, Chromecast, AppleTV, AndroidTV, FireTV, and Roku. App Store image Play Store image Amazon Store image niche academy image

    • HooplaDigital BingePass

      Welcome to hoopla digital's BingePass collection - unlimited access to streaming collections for 7 days…with a single borrow. Collections include Curiosity Stream, The Great Courses Library, Hoopla Magazines, The Reading Corner, Learn About the World: People, Places, and Holidays, Hellosaurus, Kids Vidz, STEAM Powered Kids, The Highlights Collection, Growing Up: Social Emotional Learning for Kids, Read-Along 2 Learn, Cuentos para ninos en espanol, GoKidGo Spine Chillers (mystery/scary podcast series, including R.L. Stine's Story Club), andGoKidGo Universe (podcast series). App Store image Play Store image Amazon Store image niche academy icon

    • Kanopy

      Stream up to 13 titles per month. Enjoy critically acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, and award-winning foreign films from included content providers - A&E, Kino Lorber, A24, History Channel, and The Criterion Collection. Stream anytime and anywhere from desktop to TV to tablet. Each checked-out movie lasts 72 hours. No checkout limits for the Great Courses (lectures - history, better living, science, language learning, etc.) and Kids’ Corner. A library card, PIN, and email address are required. Available on Mac/PC/Linux, Apple TV, Android TV, iPhone/Android phone/tablet, Roku, Chromecast, Fire tablet, Fire TV, and Samsung Smart TV. App Store image Play Store image Amazon Store image niche academy image

    • Kanopy Kids

      Browse educational and engaging videos for children of all ages. Access unlimited plays and parental controls are available. niche academy image

    • Libby App, by OverDrive

      Borrow up to 10 audiobooks, eBooks, and magazines per library card. Magazines are excluded from the checkout limit. Track reading history and positions/bookmarks/notes sync across devices. A library card and PIN are required, and an email address is required to place holds. Bonus feature: Deep Search which enables users to discover and add a Notify Me tag to ensure receiving a notice if that title is ever offered in the future. Alt option - access libbyapp.com. Instant Digital Cards (using a mobile phone number) - Only valid for one year and cannot be renewed.  App Store image Play Store image amazon app logo windows app store niche academy image

    • Library Catalog

      Search and manage your library account. Search for books, music, movies, and more. Browse new and available now and on-order titles, as well as our special collections that include American Girl BeForever dolls, cake pans, jigsaw puzzles, and sensory backpacks. View summaries, series info, more about authors, read-alikes, reviews, and place holds, and view/manage your account. 

    • OverDrive

      Borrow up to 10 audiobooks, eBooks, magazines, and videos per library card. Track reading history and positions/bookmarks/notes sync across devices. Magazines are excluded from the checkout limit. A library card and PIN are required, and an email address is required to place holds. Instant Digital Card option: use mobile phone number; valid for 1 yr, and can't be renewed. Kindle users have two options: Option 1: Install the app on Kindle. Option 2: In the browser, access libbyapp.com. Libby app is also available for Windows, Mac, and Chromebooks. NOTE: The Recommend to Library option will sunset on May 1st. Use the Libby app to use the deep search and Notify me tags as an alternative.  App Store image Play Store image amazon app niche academy image

    • freegalmusic+

      Create your own playlists, stream songs and albums, and download songs to keep. This is an ad-free service. Maximum of 5 downloads per card per week and 3 hours of daily streaming. The collection includes Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists and tons of music videos. A library card and PIN are required, and an email address is required for reminders. App Store image Play Store Amazon Store image niche academy image

    • HooplaDigital

      Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, and comics. Check out up to 30 titles per month. Kids mode available. Collections include Craftsy, French-language read-alongs, sign language material, and DC Comics. Bonus collections include 1. BingePass - unlimited access to entire streaming collections for 7 days…with a single borrow; collection includes magazines, podcasts, documentaries, eBooks, learning software, etc., and 2. Bonus Borrows - titles that don't count toward the monthly lending limits. Available apps for Amazon, Chromecast, AppleTV, AndroidTV, FireTV, and Roku. App Store image Play Store image Amazon Store image niche academy image

    • Library Catalog

      Search and manage your library account. Search for books, music, movies, and more. Browse new and available now and on-order titles, as well as our special collections that include American Girl BeForever dolls, cake pans, jigsaw puzzles, and sensory backpacks. View summaries, series info, more about authors, read-alikes, reviews, and place holds, and view/manage your account. 

    • America's News

      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. Includes newspapers from big cities and small towns in Louisiana. Niche Academy image

    • American Press Collection (Newsbank)

      Access text and digitized issues. Coverage for the text edition is from 2002 through the current year, and coverage for the digital edition begins in the year 2022. Available remotely 24/7 on any device, and a library card is required for remote access. NOTE: Current issues of the Southwest Daily News can be found under the digitized copy of American Press issues.

    • American Press ePaper (INSIDE LIBRARY ACCESS ONLY)

      Read current/weekly issues & archives - choose daily or archive, then tap/click Log In.
      Jan. 2022: The vendor is currently migrating archived issues into a new system which means that there are missing issues. The Sunday and Monday papers are no longer being printed. ALTERNATIVE: For archives in text format for the years 2002 to current, use the American Press Collection resource.

    • Library Catalog

      Search and manage your library account. Search for books, music, movies, and more. Browse new and available now and on-order titles, as well as our special collections that include American Girl BeForever dolls, cake pans, jigsaw puzzles, and sensory backpacks. View summaries, series info, more about authors, read-alikes, reviews, and place holds, and view/manage your account. 

    • Library Newsletter

      Stay in the know of what's happening with your library. Don't worry about signing up. You are automatically signed up when you register for a library card. 

    • Louisiana Online Newspaper Indexes

      Free access to various newspaper websites and indexes for Louisiana and other states. 

    • Newsbank - complete collection list

      View information for current events, special reports, and content from local, regional, and national sources. Included sources: America's News, Southwest Daily News, Louisiana News Sources, USA Today, USA, and America's News Magazines. BONUS: Access Heritage Hub, the largest and most comprehensive collection of newspaper obituaries and death notices. NOTE: A library card is required for remote access.

    • Newspaper Archive (INSIDE LIBRARY ACCESS ONLY)

      Explore your family history and discover key historical events with one of the world's largest online newspaper archives.

    • Newspapers.com

      Browse historical newspapers from around the United States and beyond. NOTE: The library's subscription covers up to the year 1922. Powered by Newspapers.com™ by Ancestry® - ProQuest.

    • Southwest Daily News - text archives

      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.

    • USA Today Collection

      Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles, and content only published online. Text-only issues: 1987 to current; digital image issues: 2006 to current. 24/7 remote access on any device.

    • Braille and Audio Reading Download Program

      Welcome to the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled's free digital book download service. Find available digital books and magazines.

    • Exceptional Lives

      Free info for families who have children with disabilities on how to access services and resources. 

    • Talking Books and Braille Library Service

      TBBL provides free public library service to Louisiana residents of all ages who cannot easily read standard printed materials due to a visual impairment, physical disability, or a reading disability whether it is permanent or temporary.

    • HooplaDigital BingePass

      Welcome to hoopla digital's BingePass collection - unlimited access to streaming collections for 7 days…with a single borrow. Collections include Curiosity Stream, The Great Courses Library, Hoopla Magazines, The Reading Corner, Learn About the World: People, Places, and Holidays, Hellosaurus, Kids Vidz, STEAM Powered Kids, The Highlights Collection, Growing Up: Social Emotional Learning for Kids, Read-Along 2 Learn, Cuentos para ninos en espanol, GoKidGo Spine Chillers (mystery/scary podcast series, including R.L. Stine's Story Club), andGoKidGo Universe (podcast series). App Store image Play Store image Amazon Store image niche academy icon

    • Certified Nursing Assistant Practice Tests

      Be ready for your test with these practice tests containing the most essential CNA questions that will help you prepare for your exam. 

    • Driver's Permit Practice Tests

      Access Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) practice tests for motorcycles, automobiles, and commercial vehicle permits and licenses. 

    • Homework Louisiana

      Free online tutoring, test prep, and job search assistance. The skills center is available 24/7, and live one-to-one tutoring for K-College is available seven days a week. Spanish and Vietnamese tutoring is available. The Adult Education and Career Center is available from 10 AM – midnight. Some features require an account with email and password. niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • LearningExpress (eBSCO)

      Prepare for your test, start a new career or advance in your current field, achieve your undergrad goals, or achieve your personal education and career goals. Topics include 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. Login requires a username and password. niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • ProCitizen

      Prepare for the Naturalization Test with online courses; including 100 interactive videos, drills, and quizzes for practice, with a focus on the 100 questions that actually appear on the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Naturalization Test. 

    • Explora - Middle School

      Search primary source documents, news articles, and Associated Press videos to complete homework and research projects. niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • NoveList K-8 Plus

      Find reading recommendations - authors and titles of interest and browse theme-oriented book lists. Includes picture books, children's "chapter" books, and children's and younger teen titles in both fiction and non-fiction. View Accelerated Reading information. Follow the View Copies button to connect to the library's online catalog to find out its location and availability status. A Library card is required for remote access. Niche Academy image

    • Library Catalog

      Search and manage your library account. Search for books, music, movies, and more. Browse new and available now and on-order titles, as well as our special collections that include American Girl BeForever dolls, cake pans, jigsaw puzzles, and sensory backpacks. View summaries, series info, more about authors, read-alikes, reviews, and place holds, and view/manage your account. 

    • Book Index with Reviews

      Browse full-text searchable reviews of titles - books, music, and DVD titles. (State Library resource)

    • BookBrowse

      Browse book recommendations, reviews, and supplementary materials for book clubs. View recently released books, and notable books publishing soon, recommended titles by genre, time period, setting, and theme, handpicked read-alikes for both books and authors, reading guides, advice for book clubs, and online discussions. Niche Academy tutorial

    • Books and Authors (Gale)

      Find reading suggestions for fiction and nonfiction titles for all age levels. Search by title, author, subject, time period, character, reading level, etc. niche academy image

    • Library Blog - #CPPLREADS

      Enjoy reading recommendations by CPPL staff. Signup for our monthly book recommendation newsletter aimed at Gens X, Y, and Z. 

    • Library Catalog

      Search and manage your library account. Search for books, music, movies, and more. Browse new and available now and on-order titles, as well as our special collections that include American Girl BeForever dolls, cake pans, jigsaw puzzles, and sensory backpacks. View summaries, series info, more about authors, read-alikes, reviews, and place holds, and view/manage your account. 

    • NoveList K-8 Plus

      Find reading recommendations - authors and titles of interest and browse theme-oriented book lists. Includes picture books, children's "chapter" books, and children's and younger teen titles in both fiction and non-fiction. View Accelerated Reading information. Follow the View Copies button to connect to the library's online catalog to find out its location and availability status. A Library card is required for remote access. Niche Academy image

    • NoveList Plus

      Find reading recommendations, fiction or nonfiction. Find books that match your interests, read-alikes for your favorite titles and authors, ready-made book lists on your favorite genres, award-winning titles, and helpful guides for finding titles by reading level. Follow the View Copies button to connect to the library's online catalog to find out its location and availability status. A Library card is required for remote access. Niche Academy image

    • Online Book Club (Dearreader)

      Receive a 5-minute teaser. If you like it, connect to the library's online catalog to find out its location and availability status.

    • Beanstack

      Earn virtual badges with reading challenges and activities, follow your friends, and receive book recommendations based on your profile information and reading habits. Register as an individual, family, or group. App Store image Play Store image niche academy image

    • LoanShark

      Browse online catalogs for all Louisiana public libraries. Place holds on titles, and manage your interlibrary loans, or request that the library add an item to its collection. niche academy image

    • Bayou State Periodical Index

      Browse this index of popular Louisiana periodicals.

    • Biography eBook Collection

      Browse this collection of biographical titles, including the Encyclopedia of World Biography and An African Biographical Dictionary. (Gale)

    • Biography Reference Center

      Browse this collection of full-text biographies, as well as narrative biographies. niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • Britannica Digital Learning - eBooks

      Download full-color and black-and-white non-fiction e-books for ages preschool to 18.

    • Business Searching Interface

      Browse country economic data, company profiles, industry info, and market research. (State Library resource)

    • Consumer Health Complete

      Search reliable info from medical encyclopedias, popular reference books, and magazine articles. niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • Dictionary of Literary Biography

      Take a scholarly lens into the lives and works of the most influential literary figures through biographical and critical essays. Access unique materials like manuscript pages, diary entries, and more. (Gale)

    • EBSCOHost

      Find full-text articles, magazines, journals, eBooks, and audiobooks. App Store image Play Store image niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • Explora - Elementary

      Search primary source documents, news articles, and Associated Press videos to complete homework and research projects. niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • Explora - High School

      Search primary source documents, news articles, and Associated Press videos to complete homework and research projects. niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • Explora - Middle School

      Search primary source documents, news articles, and Associated Press videos to complete homework and research projects. niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • Explora Quick Search

      Search primary source documents, news articles, and Associated Press videos to complete research projects.  Niche Academy image (State Library resource)

    • Gale eBooks

      Search reference titles for multidisciplinary research. Subjects include American and world history, biography, health, arts, business, travel, religion, and multicultural studies.

    • Gale Literary Sources

      A cross-search resource for researchers and students to search across various resources to discover and analyze content. Sources include Literature Resource Center, Literature Criticism Online, Dictionary of Literary Biography Complete Online, Something About the Author Online, Contemporary Authors Online, LitFinder, Scribner Writers Online, Twayne's Authors Online, and MLA International Biography. 

    • Gale Resources (complete list)

      Browse this list of subscription research resources. Topics include biographies, business, explorers, health, homework help, immigrants, Indians, government, and travel.

    • History Month Resources

      Library databases/resources and third-party websites - general, American, Black History, Hispanic, Native American, and Women's history. (created by CPPL staff)

    • History Reference Center

      Search reference books, encyclopedias and non-fiction books, periodicals, historical documents, biographies of historical figures, historical photos and maps, and historical videos. niche academy icon (State Library resource)

    • Legal Information Reference Center

      Browse online full-text consumer legal reference books, full-text publications, and legal forms. Many of the full-text legal reference books are provided through Nolo. niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • Literary Reference Center Plus

      A full-text literary collection of reference works across all genres and time periods. Includes poems, short stories, classic novels, plot summaries, critical essays, literary journals, reference books, and author biographies, plus lesson plans and literary study guides. niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • Louisiana Public Documents Digital Archive

      Browse the 2002 collection of Louisiana born-digital public documents. The physical collection is located in the digital resources' repository at the State Library of Louisiana. 

    • Science Reference Center

      Browse full-text science encyclopedias, reference books, and periodicals. niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • Cypress Resume

      Create a great-looking, well-written resume that will give you the edge in today's ultra-competitive job market. A library card is required for remote use, and an account with an email and password is needed to use the document manager. niche academy icon

    • State Library of Louisiana Resources

      A collection of online subscription databases provided free of charge to all Louisiana library cardholders. Includes educational and research materials for elementary, high school, and college students well into the undergraduate and graduate levels. Remote access requires a library card. View this list of additional free resources.

    • Morningstar Investment Research Center (in branch link)

      Research and track investments, get up-to-date information about stocks, funds, and other investment options, plus calculators and tools to help you manage your portfolio. Access is limited to three simultaneous users. If the limit has been reached either inside or outside the library, you'll receive an "access denied" message. niche academy image

    • Morningstar Investment Research Center (remote link)

      Research and track investments, get up-to-date information about stocks, funds, and other investment options, plus calculators and tools to help you manage your portfolio. Access is limited to three simultaneous users. If the limit has been reached either inside or outside the library, you'll receive an "access denied" message. niche academy image

    • Value Line

      Explore stocks using interactive tools and in-depth reports. Track the stock market with an easy-to-use dashboard and customizable tools. Read expert commentary on changes in the market, compare and contrast companies across 100 industries, and stay up to date on market trends and shifts with investment reports updated weekly. Limited to 8 simultaneous users. niche academy image

    • Tax Resources

      Access IRS and State of Louisiana tax forms and find tax aid services within our community or online.

    • Library Technology Services

      Explore library services such as printing, fax and scanning, charging stations, and Wi-Fi. 

    • Udemy | Gale Presents: Udemy (full title)

      24/7 access to 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. An app is available. App notes: "your team".udemy.com - enter gale in the "your team" field to get started. Choose the public library option, enter Calcasieu Parish Library in the search field, tap/click the magnifying glass icon, choose Calcasieu Parish Library in the search results, then sign in with your library card.  App Store image Play Store image niche academy image

    • Explora - High School

      Search primary source documents, news articles, and Associated Press videos to complete homework and research projects. niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • NoveList K-8 Plus

      Find reading recommendations - authors and titles of interest and browse theme-oriented book lists. Includes picture books, children's "chapter" books, and children's and younger teen titles in both fiction and non-fiction. View Accelerated Reading information. Follow the View Copies button to connect to the library's online catalog to find out its location and availability status. A Library card is required for remote access. Niche Academy image

    • TeenBookCloud

      Access ebooks and other digital content for grades 6 – 12; including student-favorite Graphic Novels, enhanced e-books with full audio narration and highlighted text, classic literature, National Geographic videos, and more. iOS app image Android Play Store image (State Library resource)

    • AtoZ the USA

      Explore our 50 states! Find facts, figures, points of interest, images, maps, history, education, economy, climate, and more. niche academy image

    • Certified Nursing Assistant Practice Tests

      Be ready for your test with these practice tests containing the most essential CNA questions that will help you prepare for your exam. 

    • Homework Louisiana

      Free online tutoring, test prep, and job search assistance. The skills center is available 24/7, and live one-to-one tutoring for K-College is available seven days a week. Spanish and Vietnamese tutoring is available. The Adult Education and Career Center is available from 10 AM – midnight. Some features require an account with email and password. niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • LearningExpress (eBSCO)

      Prepare for your test, start a new career or advance in your current field, achieve your undergrad goals, or achieve your personal education and career goals. Topics include 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. Login requires a username and password. niche academy image (State Library resource)

    • Niche Academy

      Need help using library resources and services or different software and technology tools? Browse this collection of online tutorials. niche academy image

    • ProCitizen

      Prepare for the Naturalization Test with online courses; including 100 interactive videos, drills, and quizzes for practice, with a focus on the 100 questions that actually appear on the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Naturalization Test. 

    • Udemy | Gale Presents: Udemy (full title)

      24/7 access to 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. An app is available. App notes: "your team".udemy.com - enter gale in the "your team" field to get started. Choose the public library option, enter Calcasieu Parish Library in the search field, tap/click the magnifying glass icon, choose Calcasieu Parish Library in the search results, then sign in with your library card.  App Store image Play Store image niche academy image

    • HooplaDigital

      Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, and comics. Check out up to 30 titles per month. Kids mode available. Collections include Craftsy, French-language read-alongs, sign language material, and DC Comics. Bonus collections include 1. BingePass - unlimited access to entire streaming collections for 7 days…with a single borrow; collection includes magazines, podcasts, documentaries, eBooks, learning software, etc., and 2. Bonus Borrows - titles that don't count toward the monthly lending limits. Available apps for Amazon, Chromecast, AppleTV, AndroidTV, FireTV, and Roku. App Store image Play Store image Amazon Store image niche academy image

    • HooplaDigital BingePass

      Welcome to hoopla digital's BingePass collection - unlimited access to streaming collections for 7 days…with a single borrow. Collections include Curiosity Stream, The Great Courses Library, Hoopla Magazines, The Reading Corner, Learn About the World: People, Places, and Holidays, Hellosaurus, Kids Vidz, STEAM Powered Kids, The Highlights Collection, Growing Up: Social Emotional Learning for Kids, Read-Along 2 Learn, Cuentos para ninos en espanol, GoKidGo Spine Chillers (mystery/scary podcast series, including R.L. Stine's Story Club), andGoKidGo Universe (podcast series). App Store image Play Store image Amazon Store image niche academy icon


State Library of Louisiana logState Library of Louisiana Database Use Policy

  • A library card is required for remote access. 
  • View the database vendor policies page for the use disclaimer.
  • By special arrangement with the vendors, students in Louisiana Public Schools are able to use certain databases from the school. 
  • Here's the list