The Jackson Branch will be temporarily closed for maintenance from 3/4/2024 – 3/14/2024. While the branch is closed, any holds with a pick up at Jackson will be sent to Manchester by default.

Listed below are various resources to access digital and downloadable content for free.

Enjoy eBooks, audiobooks, movies, magazines, and more! All resources contain materials for children, teens, and adults.

 

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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.

Boundless

Access eBooks available through the NJ State Library.

Creativebug

Free online art and craft classes, including sewing, quilting, jewelry, crocheting, knitting, paper, and crafts for kids.

Universal Class

Access over 500 non-college credit continuing education courses. Topics cover business, technology, self-help, test prep, and more.

LinkedIn Learning for Library

Access online learning on current technical, business, software, and other topics. Some classes offered in Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin, or Portuguese.

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 Star-Ledger

Access recent issues of the The Star-Ledger through NewBank’s online portal.

The Trenton Times

Access recent issues of the The Trenton Times 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.