Online Resources
OverDrive is going away, so now is the time to make the move to the Libby App. Click here for more info.
You can now access over 850,000 titles including: audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies and TV. You also have access to the entire Great Courses catalog through hoopla.
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Overdrive features popular downloadable audiobooks, ebooks and Magazines. Many of the audiobooks are compatible with both i-pods and mp3 players.
Kanopy offers a broad selection of over 26,000 streaming films, documentaries and training covering various educational topics. You also have access to the entire Great Courses catalog through Kanopy.
BrainHQ’s online brain training platform is available to our patrons, without charge. The exercises on the platform have been designed to maintain or improve cognitive performance in an easy-to-use, fun format.
This is the place to find all of the information that we put on our YouTube page, from technology classes, to much more.
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The Great Courses Library Collection is the leading global media brand for lifelong learning and personal enrichment, with hundreds of courses spanning thousands of in-depth video lectures on subjects like Science, Health & Wellness, and much more. Browse the courses below, click on a course to learn more, and use the checkout button on any course page to get full access to all of The Great Courses selections.
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Take an Online Class
Over 500 CEU level courses covering 30 subject areas.
Learn a Language
Mango languages gives you anytime, anywhere access to a fast, easy, effective language learning system that teaches real conversation skills for practical communication.
HeritageQuest
This genealogical database allows researchers to search U.S. Federal Census records, digitized family and local history books, Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application Files and the Freedman’s Bank Records (1865-1874), maps, and a wealth of other historical collections and research guides.
Fold3
This resource provides convenient access to US military records, including the stories, photos, and documents of the men and women who served. It contains millions of records from world-class archives, many of which are exclusively available on Fold3.
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Magazines through Overdrive. Over 3,000 magazines are now available for download via Overdrive or the Libby app.
Picture Books Online
Want to read and listen to some great children’s books. You can either have the text read to you or read the pages yourself.
Craftsy offers crafting videos, tutorials and additional resources for creative makers. With more than 3,000 hours of content and over 1,300 courses from expert instructors, Craftsy allows users to bring quality crafting courses into their homes in an accessible way.
If you already have the Libby app, you can choose to “add a library”. Then search for the Ulster county library association. Add that then you should have access to Craftsy. It is listed under “Extras”.
IndieFlix is a movie service that offers access to pop culture favorites, box office hits, award-winning feature films, documentaries and shorts. Instantly view thousands of titles from around the world. Unlimited access is available to you when you use your 7-day pass to check out this digital product in the Libby App or on the Libby website – look for IndieFlix in the Extras section.
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