Nowadays, nearly everyone carries a smartphone. Your library has many ways to make the most of that device while saving you a ton of money – let’s meet the apps that help you get the most out of your annual library membership!
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LibbyDo you like to read on the go? Do you have an ereader or tablet? When you drive, do you always have an audiobook playing? Are you tired of paying $10+ for a magazine? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Libby is the app for you. Libby access the eresources catalog at Overdrive to provide you with access to downloadable ebooks, Magazines and audiobook anywhere, anytime! Its built-in audiobook player will hold your place when it comes time to pause. If you use a Kobo for your reading, you can log into Overdrive on your device and any ebooks you check out on Libby, will automagically download to your Kobo! You can also place holds on popular ebooks and will notify you when they become available (sometimes even faster than the waitlist shows if it becomes a “Lucky Day Read” before your turn arrives!). Subscribe to your favourite magazines and it will inform you when a new issue is ready! Libby is truly an indispensable app for the library user! |
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CloudLibraryCloudLibrary is one of those fun little secrets for those who like ebooks. Often, it will have the more popular books available before Libby, simply because users don’t know it exists! Sure, you have to take a couple of extra minutes to side-load the books to your ereader, but you can also read them right from your device with just a tap of your finger. And you can use the books on any device that accepts Adobe Digital Editions…meaning most of them. Versions are available for iOS, Android and Kindle Fire devices. |
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FlipsterAnother fabulous app for the devourer of magazines. Flipster is a dedicated magazine app that allows you to access your favourite magazines from anywhere! |
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Freegal MusicSay goodbye to pricey music subscription services – Freegal to the rescue! With a great selection of albums and playlists, you’re sure to find the beat your ears are begging for! |
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CreativeBugWant to learn a new hobby? Log into CreativeBug and access a plethora of instructional videos that will have you well on your way to creativity! Whether you long to sew, draw, knit or something else – these lessons will give you the foot in the door you need to gain those crafty skills! You can even work on your fibre arts projects during our Sticks & Strings events this fall! |
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HooplaHoopla does it all – ebooks, Audiobooks TV shows, movies and music. Hoopla has you covered! With its selection of over half a million titles – hearing the dreaded words “I’m bored!” from your kids has never been easier to fix! |
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LinkedIn LearningNeed a career super weapon? You don’t have to pay for LinkedIn Premium to access their extensive library of courses. Whether you need to upgrade your skills, polish up your software knowledge or pick up a new area of expertise – Linked In learning will help you get there. |
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BlueBird Language LearningAlways wanted to learn a new language, but didn’t have the time or money to sign up for a course? Look no further. Your library membership gives you access to Pronunciator and with the Bluebird Language Learning app, you can learn that language on-the-go. With over 160 languages available, you are sure to be equipped with the language skills for whatever adventures life is going to bring your way…anywhere on Earth! |
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TumbleBooksDo you have a little one who simply cannot wait between library visits? Or do you just want something a little healthier for them to watch during screen time? TumbleBooks is for you! Find new picture books, educational videos, puzzles and more! Keep them learning and growing with this amazing app for kids! |
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SolaroNeed help preparing for exams? Solaro to the rescue! With study resources for grades 3-12 and brought to you by the same people who designed The Key study guides, this app will make sure they are prepared well before that next test day arrives! |
And a bonus app…the most important one you can have!
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TRACPACMarigold Library Systems is part of a large group of Alberta libraries called The Regional Automation Consortium. This gives you access to, not only what Langdon Community Library can hold, but to 185 library collections across the province. The TRACPAC app allows you to ask for any of those books, DVDs, CDs, Audiobooks etc to be sent to our location for pickup! And you can do it all from the screen of your phone! It is the single most important app to get the best value out of your membership! Even better – once you log in, it can also act as your digital library card! |
We hope this list will be a big help as you navigate the library! Modern libraries are far more than just books and we want to make sure you are getting the most out of your membership! If you need help with any of these resources – many of them have tutorials on our E-Resources page, but don’t hesitate to drop by the library during our regular hours and we will be happy to help you set up your device with the app you need!