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Your HPL library card gives you access to the best digital content services available!

Through several separate digital collections, Harvard Public Library cardholders have access to thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital magazines, and streaming videos and music. While there is some overlap between the collections, each collection has unique resources and content and all should be explored.

Don’t know where to start? See our chart below for quick reference followed by collection descriptions. For app instructions and additional tips and tricks click on the Learn More under the logo.

  eBooks Graphic
Novel
eAudiobooks eMagazines Streaming Videos Music
OverDrive
   
Freading
       
Hoopla
 
Kanopy        
 

eBooks:
Overdrive, Freading, Hoopla

eAudiobooks:
Overdrive, Hoopla

eMagazines:
Overdrive

Streaming Videos:
Kanopy, Hoopla

Music:
Hoopla

 

Collection Descriptions

PebbleGo

PebbleGo includes interactive lessons for kid-friendly topics, like animals and biographies. The content is robust, engaging, and developmentally appropriate for K-5 students.

PebbleGo

PebbleGo includes interactive lessons for kid-friendly topics, like animals and biographies. The content is robust, engaging, and developmentally appropriate for K-5 students.

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OverDrive

Access eBooks, eAudiobooks or eMagazines from the C/W MARS Digital Collection. Use the Libby app or OverDrive app.

OverDrive

Access eBooks, eAudiobooks or eMagazines from the C/W MARS Digital Collection. Use the Libby app or OverDrive app.

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Kanopy

Get free access to thousands of documentaries, indie films, classic films, and other original content on all your favorite devices! 

Kanopy

Get free access to thousands of documentaries, indie films, classic films, and other original content on all your favorite devices! 

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Hoopla

Stream movies, television shows, educational/instructional videos, documentaries, music, eBooks, eAudiobooks, comics, and graphic novels. No holds!!

Hoopla

Stream movies, television shows, educational/instructional videos, documentaries, music, eBooks, eAudiobooks, comics, and graphic novels. No holds!!

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Freading

eBooks that are always available - no holds!  Includes Lonely Planet travel guides!

Freading

eBooks that are always available - no holds!  Includes Lonely Planet travel guides!

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LinkedIn Learning

Lynda.com is now LinkedIn Learning

All of Lynda.com’s courses and expert instructors are now on LinkedIn Learning. A leading online learning company that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. Through individual, corporate, academic and government subscriptions, members have access to the video library of engaging, top-quality courses taught by recognized industry experts

LinkedIn Learning

Lynda.com is now LinkedIn Learning

All of Lynda.com’s courses and expert instructors are now on LinkedIn Learning. A leading online learning company that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. Through individual, corporate, academic and government subscriptions, members have access to the video library of engaging, top-quality courses taught by recognized industry experts

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Mango Languages

Always wanted to learn a new language?  Try the Mango Languages Library Edition app!  Access over 72 foreign language courses, 19 English courses taught in the user's native language and 36 specialty courses!

Mango Languages

Always wanted to learn a new language?  Try the Mango Languages Library Edition app!  Access over 72 foreign language courses, 19 English courses taught in the user's native language and 36 specialty courses!

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Scholastic Teachables

Scholastic Teachables—worksheets, lesson plans, learning games, and more! Formerly known as Scholastic Printables, we offer printable activities for any subject: math, science, reading comprehension, STEM, writing, and beyond. Download printable lesson plans, reading passages, games and puzzles, clip art, bulletin board ideas, and skills sheets for kids in any grade.    

Scholastic Teachables

Scholastic Teachables—worksheets, lesson plans, learning games, and more! Formerly known as Scholastic Printables, we offer printable activities for any subject: math, science, reading comprehension, STEM, writing, and beyond. Download printable lesson plans, reading passages, games and puzzles, clip art, bulletin board ideas, and skills sheets for kids in any grade.    

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BookFlix

Learning to Read, then Reading to Learn
Thematically paired fiction and nonfiction titles are designed to bridge learning-to-read and reading-to-learn. Animated classic storybooks introduce early learners to the delights of reading while sparking curiosity, creating a natural springboard into the paired nonfiction text for deeper discovery.

BookFlix

Learning to Read, then Reading to Learn
Thematically paired fiction and nonfiction titles are designed to bridge learning-to-read and reading-to-learn. Animated classic storybooks introduce early learners to the delights of reading while sparking curiosity, creating a natural springboard into the paired nonfiction text for deeper discovery.

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