Free Movie Streaming & Online Classes with Library Card || Talk about downtime. Quarantine has really forced some us to find crazy alternatives to entertain ourselves. Raise your hand if you are ready for a weekend not confined to your immediate household? 🙋♀️ But to be completely honest, my favorite “crazy” discovery is the Public Library system. No, seriously. Free movies, books, classes and when their doors are open… free printing! You truly get an extensive list of complimentary services by just signing up for a free card. (And for Quarantine purposes you can get your temporary card online.)
** These services are specific to LA County, but I encourage you to research the many benefits your own local library system may offer.
Overview:
E-Books
– OverDrive, Hoopla, Biblioboard
Audiobooks
– rbDigital, OverDrive, Hoopla
Digital Magazine
– rbDigital
Online Learning
– Lynda.com, GALE Courses, Universal Class
Homework Help & Resources
– Khan Academy, Brainfuse, Learning Express, ABCmouse
E-Books
OverDrive
Borrow and read free ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from your library using your phone or tablet.
Hoopla
hoopla is a groundbreaking digital media service offered by your local public library that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. We have hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, with more being added daily. hoopla is like having your public library at your fingertips. Anytime. Anywhere.
Biblioboard
Enjoy digital books, images, videos and more from libraries, artists, authors and others from your community and around the world.
Audiobooks
rb Digital
Check out your favorite audiobooks, comics, eBooks, educational offerings, magazines, newspapers, videos and much more from your library. With RBdigital for libraries, you can access 15+ content services—all from a single app. Please Note: Content availability varies by library.
OverDrive
Borrow and read free ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from your library using your phone or tablet.
Hoopla
hoopla is a groundbreaking digital media service offered by your local public library that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. We have hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, with more being added daily. hoopla is like having your public library at your fingertips. Anytime. Anywhere.
Digital Magazines
rb Digital
Check out your favorite audiobooks, comics, eBooks, educational offerings, magazines, newspapers, videos and much more from your library. With RBdigital for libraries, you can access 15+ content services—all from a single app. Please Note: Content availability varies by library.
Movies & TV
Hoopla: Movies & TV
Check out your favorite audiobooks, comics, eBooks, educational offerings, magazines, newspapers, videos and much more from your library. With RBdigital for libraries, you can access 15+ content services—all from a single app. Please Note: Content availability varies by library.
Online Learning
Lynda.com
Lynda.com is a leading online learning platform 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 Lynda.com video library of engaging, top-quality courses taught by recognized industry experts.
GALE Courses
While your goals can range from career development through the acquisition of new skills and knowledge to personal enrichment aimed at a hobby or fulfilling a passion, continual education is essential to all aspects of life. We provide the tools necessary for these pursuits – and to proclaim yourself a life-long learner!
Universal Class
Earn a certificate documenting your CEUs, contact hours, and course completion. Build your online portfolio and share your achievements with others.
Homework Help & Resources
Khan Academy
Created by experts, Khan Academy’s library of trusted, standards-aligned practice and lessons covers math K-12 through early college, grammar, science, history, AP®, SAT®, and more. It’s all free for learners and teachers.
Brainfuse
On demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning. View how easy, intuitive and engaging Brainfuse HelpNow eLearning is for all ages and levels.
ABCmouse
ABCmouse is such great tool for early learners who are eager to read before school even starts as well as young readers who may want to supplement their reading development outside of school.
LA Country Learning Express
Various courses from High School continuation to career development.
Others Things to Know
LA Country library has an incredible database of learning resources and support any of your reading and testing goals. Their library (see what I did there) of resources doesn’t just stop at this list. It consist of many more things that may be better to suit your needs. You can find more HERE to simply navigate their collection of learning activities. The LA County library also has perks like a no-fee program where you may read to pay off any debt as more importantly, a Laptop and Hotspot Loans that give you access to all of these wonderful materials.
** These services are specific to LA County, but I encourage you to research the many benefits your own local library system may offer.
*** This article was updated on February 4, 2022 to include the library’s addition of ABCmouse and their Laptop and Hotspot Loan.
