Digital Materials Information

Fill out the Email Us form on our website here. In the subject line, write "Creativebug” and in the message, write “Merge old card 23160XXXXXXXXX with new card 23160XXXXXXXXX.”

Search for crafts by hovering over Classes, or by using the Search box. From there, you can reach the description and check the skill level. Each class will be broken down into Chapters that you can view separately.

Yes. To find this collection, click on Pattern Library after hovering over the Inspiration tab. Choose a pattern and download the corresponding PDF.

1. Connect to OCL Wi-Fi.
2. Register or log in at nytimes.com/register.
3. You can now enjoy unlimited access to NYTimes.com.

1. From our Digital Materials Page, click on New York Times Games.
2. Click on Redeem on the next screen.
3. You will be prompted to create an account by entering your email address and creating a password. Click Log In at the bottom if you already have an account with The New York Times.
4. A box will pop up saying your access code is valid. Click on start playing. You will have unlimited access for 24 hours.

1. From our Digital Materials Page, click on Wall Street Journal.
2. You will be asked to create an account by entering your first and last name, email address, and password. Check the privacy box and uncheck the “I would like to receive updates and special offers from Dow Jones and affiliates.” If you already have an account with Wall Street Journal, then log in.

A box will pop up saying your redemption was successful. Click on “Ok, let’s go” to be taken to the Wall Street Journal homepage. You will have unlimited access for 3 days. Once your time expires, return to the OCL website for a new code.

Click on the Flipster link on our Digital Materials page. Enter an active OCL library card barcode with less than $25 in fines. You can then select a magazine and read it in your browser.

Or download the Flipster app through the app store on a compatible device.

Select Get Started and then find Ocean County Library either by entering a zip code, the name, or using location services. Enter an active OCL library barcode with less than $25 in fines.

The Flipster application is compatible with iOS 9+, Android 5.0+, and Kindle OS 5.4+.

Yes, printing is available when reading a magazine on a computer, but not from a mobile device or application.

Visit oceancounty.freegalmusic.com or download the Freegal Music+ application to a compatible device. Register with an active OCL library card barcode with less than $25 in fines.

Audio files are MP3s. Files do not come with Digital Rights Management. They are available for personal, non-commercial use only.

Download to Computer

Select  to download the song. The song will automatically download to your Downloads folder on your computer.

Download to iOS

1. Apple products do not have the ability to download music directly from Freegal Music+ to the music library on the device, so you must use a computer as a intermediary.
2. Select to download the song.
3. Import the file into iTunes by dragging the file from the Downloads folder to the iTunes application.
4. Sync iTunes between your Apple device and the computer.

Download to Android

1. Depending on the Android device, downloaded songs may display in your Downloads or Files folder. Otherwise, you may use a computer as an intermediary to add songs to a music listening application on your device.
2. Select to download the song.
3. Log into your preferred music listening service for your device.
4. For YouTube Music, go to music.youtube.com and select your profile picture. Select Upload. Your YouTube account must be a personal, private account.
5. For Spotify, open up the desktop app and go to Setting. Toggle Local Files and select Add a Source to add the folder with the music files.
6. If you have Spotify Premium, you can then add these songs to playlist and sync  your mobile device and computer using the same WiFi network.

Upload from Android

1. On PC, plug your phone into the computer and driver software should open automatically. If not, open Files.
2. Browse Internal Storage and open the file named Freegal Music.
3. Then, find the file with your library card number. This folder will have all your downloaded songs. Drag this folder where you would like the songs to be.
4. On Mac, you may need to use the Android File Transfer Software to see the file system on your Android mobile device. From here, follow the steps above.

hoopla is available through any web browser at hoopladigital.com.

Or download the hoopla app through the app store on a compatible device.

Sign up by entering an email and password. Choose your library and then type in an active OCL library card with less than $25 in fines.

The hoopla application is compatible with iOS, Android 6.0+, and Fire OS.

• Videos (TV/Movies): 72 hours or 3 days
• Music and Bingepasses: 7 days
• eBooks, comics, audiobooks: 21 days

Flex  eBooks and audiobooks only. These are one copy per user and may accrue wait lists.

Instant  some eBooks, some audiobooks, and all comics, TV, movies, music, and Bingepasses.

You can have 5 titles on hold at a time.

No, every account must have its own email.

Yes, hoopla users can enjoy content across all of their supported devices, but cannot play content on more than one device at a time.

hoopla adds and removes titles from their servers on a daily basis. Sometimes these updates may take time to show up in Ocean County Library systems.

Kanopy can be accessed at kanopy.com or through the mobile application on compatible devices. Kanopy can also be accessed through the Libby application.

Choose your library and then type in an active OCL library card with less than $25 in fines.

Sign up by entering a first and last name, email, and password. You will need to verify your email to check out materials.

Kanopy is compatible with iOS 9.0+, Android 5.0+, and FireOS 5+.

Kanopy is supported on the following smart TVs:

• Android TV with Android 4.4+
• Apple TV with tvOS 10.2+
• Fire TV with FireOS 5+
• Roku with RokuOS 7.7.0+
• Samsung TV with Tizen 2.3+
• Telstra TV

Kanopy can also be cast to a TV from a compatible mobile device.

Borrowing period varies by title, and will be displayed next to the title’s ticket cost.

Any title marked with PPR under the title has public performance rights. Films with PPR can be used for extracurricular events, like clubs or social events. It cannot be used at any event that charges for admission.

Visit libbyapp.com or ocl.overdrive.com.

Or, access in the Libby app.

If you already have Libby, go to > Add a Library.

If not, download the Libby application on a compatible device and find your library. Then, enter an active Ocean County Library card with less than $25 in fines.

Libby is compatible with iOS 10+, Android 5.0+, and Fire OS 5+.

Fill out the Libby Support form here.

• When asked “What can we help you with?” select “A problem”
• In “Describe the problem…” write “Merge old card 23160XXXXXXXXX with new card 23160XXXXXXXXX”

Or, fill out the Email Us form on our website here.

• In the subject line, write “Libby Merge Cards”
• In the message, write “Merge old card 23160XXXXXXXXX with new card 23160XXXXXXXXX”

You may have up to 5 titles on a hold at a time.

eBooks and audiobooks are checked out for 21 days. You can return these early by selecting Return Early in the Libby app.

Magazines do not count toward check outs but will remain on your Magazine Rack for 7 days.

Titles can be renewed if there is no wait list for the item. If applicable for renewal, the app will prompt you to renew a few days before the due date.

Use the menu icon  in Libby to access your Account and find the Get Some Help option. Alternatively, go to help.libbyapp.com.

If that does not resolve the issue, or you need further guidance, contact your local branch or fill out the form here.

You can visit World Book eBooks through your browser by visiting our Databases page and selecting World Book eBooks. Enter an active OCL library card barcode with less than $25 in fines to access.

If you want to use the application, you will have to visit in a browser first to make an account using the instructions here.

Once you have made an account, you can download the World Book eBook application on to a compatible device and log in.

World Book eBook application is compatible on iOS 9+ and Android 5+.