Books & Reading
Databases and Downloadable
Freading:
Checkout Ebooks from publishers not found in our other eBook sources.
Hoopla:
A digital media service that allows you to access and enjoy nearly 600,000 titles in six different formats –ebooks, audiobooks, comics, movies, music, and television–all in one location!
America’s News:
Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Black Life In America:
The experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media.
Heritage Hub:
Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. HeritageHub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900’s, and original obituary images. Access is available 24/7.
Kanopy is an on-demand streaming video platform for public and academic libraries that offers films, TV shows, educational videos and documentaries.
Magzter is a cross-platform, self-service, global digital newsstand with thousands of magazines and newspapers from 5,000+ publishers.
NoveList Plus:
Can’t decide what to read next? Need a recommendation for a child, student or family member? Use Novelist to discover your next favorite author, series, or title.
Overdrive: SWVA Public Libraries Collection
Overdrive: Library of Virginia Collection
Check out eBooks and audiobooks from any internet connection. Titles include all genres of fiction, non-fiction as well as children and young adults.
Click here for instructions on how to download the Libby app by Overdrive
Read It:
Practice Reading Skills with Read It! Read It!™ Helps students with a basic foundation in English grammar and reading who need adapted reading material for many subjects and is also a great tool for English Language Learners.
Salem Press:
Discover literature, history, and health information.
Recommended Websites
Goodreads: Get recommendations for new books and authors
Project Gutenberg: Project Gutenberg is a library of over 60,000 free eBooks