Listed below are various resources to access digital and downloadable content for free.
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Libby by OverDrive
Browse and enjoy digital eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines. Content for all ages. Click here for Classic OverDrive.
hoopla
Browse and enjoy digital audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, music, and more. Content for all ages, Kids Mode available. For Ocean County Library residents only.
Libby by OverDrive
Browse and enjoy digital eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines. Content for all ages. Click here for Classic OverDrive.
hoopla
Browse and enjoy digital audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, music, and more. Content for all ages, Kids Mode available. For Ocean County Library residents only.
TumbleBookLibrary (for Kids)
Access Tumblebooks, animated and talking picture books, as well as puzzles and games. Some titles available in Spanish and French. Designed for ages 3-12.
World Book
eBooks for children of all ages. Some titles include interactive games, quizzes, and activities.
Creativebug
Free online art and craft classes, including sewing, quilting, jewelry, crocheting, knitting, paper, and crafts for kids.
Udemy
More than 7,000 video courses on technology, business and personal development. Includes new courses on artificial intelligence.
Universal Class
Access over 500 non-college credit continuing education courses. Topics cover business, technology, self-help, test prep, and more.
Flipster
Access, view, and print magazines, including People, Time, National Geographic, crafting magazines, children’s magazines, and more.
BookPage
In-library Access | Remote Access
View the online edition of the monthly newspaper that include book reviews, author interviews, and other feature articles.
hoopla
Browse and enjoy digital audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, music, and more. Content for all ages, Kids Mode available. For Ocean County Library residents only.
Libby by OverDrive
Browse and enjoy digital eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines. Content for all ages. Click here for Classic OverDrive.
New York Times
In-library Access | Remote Access
Access The New York Times online portal for current news coverage.
New York Times Games
In-library Access | Remote Access
Access The New York Times online portal for today’s games and crossword.
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Access recent issues of the The Philadelphia Inquirer through NewBank’s online portal.
The Press of Atlantic City
Access recent issues of the The Press of Atlantic City through NewBank’s online portal.
The Wall Street Journal
In-library Access | Remote Access
Access The Wall Street Journal online portal for current news coverage.
Freegal Music+
Access to millions of music tracks to stream ad-free 24/7 as well as limited downloads and playlist creation. For Ocean County Library residents only.
hoopla
Browse and enjoy digital audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, music, and more. Content for all ages, Kids Mode available. For Ocean County Library residents only.
Kanopy
Access a streaming video library of over 30,000 documentaries and movies. Content for all ages, Kids Mode available. For Ocean County Library residents only.
hoopla
Browse and enjoy digital audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, music, and more. Content for all ages, Kids Mode available. For Ocean County Library residents only.
Access Video Just for Kids
Streaming educational and entertaining video designed for children Pre-K-5th Grade.
Access Video on Demand
Streaming video on demand with content from History Channel, HBO, Nova, and more. All videos come with public performance rights for classroom or public use.