In this blog post we’ll explore FREE online resources avialble with your library card (applicable for US library card holders; YMMV for other locations)

Following are the FREE online resources with Montgomery County Public Libraries in Maryland:

• Hoopla
  • A digital platform that provides access to a variety ebooks, audiobooks, comics, movies, music, and television shows. All content is available immediately - no holds required!
• Kanopy
  • On-demand film streaming. Collection includes award-winning documentaries, rare and hard-to-find titles, film festival favorites, indie and classic films, and world cinema. Cardholders can redeem monthly credits to view most titles, or access unlimited Kanopy Kids content.
• LinkedIn Learning
  • LinkedIn Learning is a leading online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals.
• O’Reilly (Formally Safari Books Online)
  • Free access to 35K+ books, 30K+ hours of video, curated learning paths, case studies, interactive tutorials, audio books, and O’Reilly conference videos in areas such as information technology and software, business, digital media, and professional development.
• Udemy (Gale)
  • Top-rated courses from Udemy that offer upskilling in the areas of business, tech, and personal development across 75+ different categories.
• New York Times
  • Unlimited digital access to The New York Times. Expert reporting and analysis, including award-winning investigative coverage and editorial commentary.
• Wall Street Journal
  • Access The Wall Street Journal from anywhere!

And many more resources… Please login to your library website to know more about offered services.

I hope you found this post helpful. Feel free to reach out to me if you have feedback.

~Amit