Author: Frank McGrath
Your Digital Public Library at your fingertips.
hoopla is a groundbreaking digital media service offered by your local public library that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. We have hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from
Access to NY Public Library
The New York Public Library has made available to all New York residents their ebook collections. Where to start? Go to nypl.org SimplyE and download the app onto your phone or other device. Once downloaded it will prompt you fill out an elibrary card and choose a home library, go with NY Public, once you fill in your information you’ll be able to start borrowing books!
The NYPL website has all the information at the link above including how to trouble shoot if you are having trouble downloading the app.
Email is the fastest way to get help with your PIN.
Some online education resources for parents & students.
Common Sense Education: curated apps for parents & educators
Common Sense Education Resources for Families (quality media and at-home learning opportunities)
Ramapo-Catskill Library System guide with free digital resources to use during social distancing
Buffalo & Erie County Library page for “Storytime @ Home
Suffolk Library System Google Doc : “Libraries at Home” resources
For Families and Young Readers
DaybyDayNY is an interactive literacy website for young children and their families.
Story of the Day link
The New York State Library hopes that families across New York State will use this interactive calendar to develop a love for books and learning that will last a lifetime.
