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NEWS & NOTES

October 6, 2023

Tap into our many Online Services

Remember you can use your OWWL library cards to access digital resources 24/7*

You may already be familiar with Libby, the ebook and audiobook service built into the OWWL catalog. Often services introduced several years ago announce new services and features. Libby now offers One-tap Magazines.

And like Libby, OPL is offering additional digital services.

Explore the wide range of digital materials available with your OPL library card and internet access. Use any personal smart devices including iPads, iPhones, Android devices, Nooks, Kindle Fire, PC, AppleTV, Roku, FireTV, Chromecast, and more.

From children's books to bestsellers, music, TV series, movies, comics, and Great Courses, consumer product reviews, and more, you can use these many formats for information, entertainment, learning and relaxation.

Try them at your convenience:

Have your Library Card (barcode number & PIN) handy--it's your access key.

You may click on images to learn about and access these services.

*Only Ancestry Library Edition is not available 24/7. Licensing only allows access from within OPL.

Videos, Music & Other Digital Options

Hoopla (start here) offers streaming movies and TV shows, music, and audiobooks. Access more than 250,000 albums and 10,000 TV shows, movies, and audiobooks, with more added regularly. Your initial access requires your library card and PIN.

With your OWWL library card (and PIN) you now have access to Kanopy, a video streaming service. Remember to reply and verify your email with Kanopy after joining.

Click here, or download the Kanopy app in Google Play or the Apple Store and get started.

One-tap Magazines: Libby

To access the latest issue of any available magazine : Look for Magazines on your Shelf under Magazine Rack
Subscribe to magazines from your library via the new, convenient Subscribe button that appears in search results, on magazine details screens, and in the Newsstand.
When a new issue is released:
The issue is automatically added to your Magazine Rack.
The user will receive a notification based on your Libby notification preferences.
Enjoy LibbyLife, the blog for your love of books and reading.
Download the Libby App, if you aren't already using it.

Consumer Reports Online

Consumer Reports (CR) surveys millions of consumers to learn which products work the best and last the longest. CR is proud to provide reliable, unbiased ratings and reviews.

Start Consumer Reports Here

Mango Languages

Mango provides the tools and guidance you need to expand your language skills wherever and however you learn best. Mango includes 70+ languages to learn. ON OWWL Resources scroll down to proceed with your free sign-up and use.

Get Access Here

Ancestry LE is only available from within OWWL LIBRARIES.

Research with the library version of Ancestry can be used free of charge while in the Library.

Use this link at OPL: www.ancestrylibrary.com

You can use your own smart device or our public computers. If using the library computers, please bring a flash drive to save your work.

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