02/16/2021
Wondering what you can access online with the Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries?
Let us help! Here's a mega post of all of our current online resources!
First up, go to www.digitallibrary.nlpl.ca and login with your library card # and PIN (usually the last 4 digits of your phone number) for access to the following:
Overdrive (our eLibrary platform), also known as Libby on your device as an app. OverDrive provides a large selection of eBooks & eAudiobooks available for your tablet, phone, computer, etc.
OverDrive requires a separate login with a valid library card.
Tumblebooks is a collection of interactive eBooks for children ages 0 - 12 that can be used in any web browser. You can set up playlists of read aloud books for kids, and there are books in different languages available.
Use PressReader to get same-day access to 6,000+ newspapers and magazines from around the world in multiple languages. Includes The Telegram and many more.
Flipster is a collection of digital magazines to download and read on a device or computer. Includes title such as Maclean's, Better Homes and Gardens, Canadian Living, and Saltscapes.
CELA, or The Center for Equitable Library Access, provides a collection of digital and physical alternate format materials for Canadians with print disabilities. You can register for CELA services using your NLPL card.
Onto our Libguides!
At https://guides.nlpl.ca/earlyliteracy you'll find our Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers guide, that includes early literacy resources, story kits for kids, and early childhood information.
Our Black History Month guide, full of info on what we're doing for BHM, including our online book club is here: https://guides.nlpl.ca/bhm
We have a guide on resources for Book Clubs located here: https://guides.nlpl.ca/bookclubs
Our Career & Employment Development Resources for job-seekers and those seeking career advice is located here: https://guides.nlpl.ca/employment
Digital Resources for Families, with links to resources and activities for fun and education has recently been updated, and can be found here: https://guides.nlpl.ca/digitalresourcesforfamilies
Our Mental Health and Addiction Support Resources guide, an information guide for those seeking mental health and substance abuse information and support is here: https://guides.nlpl.ca/Mental-Health-Addictions-Support
Our NL Reads guide, our hub for all things related to the NL Reads competition, including information on how to vote and who this year's finalists are is found here: https://guides.nlpl.ca/nlreads
A list of resources dedicated to supporting seniors can be found here: https://guides.nlpl.ca/seniorsresources
Our Teen Zine, a celebration of the creative teens from around Newfoundland and Labrador lives here: https://guides.nlpl.ca/teenzine
A guide to free virtual experiences of places, museums, galleries, and adventures from around the world is found here: https://guides.nlpl.ca/Virtual-Adventures
Our Welcome, Kids! portal, a one-stop-shop for our youngest patrons to learn about all the great benefits of being a library member is here: https://guides.nlpl.ca/welcomekids
More stuff? Sure!
Here's a list of Genealogy Links from our website: https://www.nlpl.ca/newfoundland-collection/genealogy-links.html
The NL Postcard Collection, comprised of over 600 historical postcards produced in Newfoundland, Canada and the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, is online here: https://www.nlpl.ca/newfoundland-collection/postcard-collection.html
Looking for a library card? No problem! Get one here: https://getthecard.nlpl.ca/
And lastly, can't remember your PIN to login to the Digital Library? No problem! There's a PIN look up on our main page here: https://www.nlpl.ca/
Enjoy!
