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New Resource at NWRL

We’re excited to announce a great new digital service for our patrons: NewsBank.

On the new HeritageHub, search obituaries and death notices from all U.S. states, territories, and the District of Columbia. Coverage dating back to 1704 with thousands of new documents added every day.

New eResource at NWRL

We’re excited to announce a great new digital service for our patrons! Hoopla Digital!

What’s hoopla Digital?

Enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics and manga, music, movies, TV, and more — all with no waiting! Sign up for hoopla with your Northwestern Regional Library card at hoopladigital.com or download the hoopla app from your device’s app store.

With hoopla’s Instant collection, every title you see is available instantly. Just click or tap to borrow and start enjoying immediately. It works on smart devices or in your computer’s browser, so you can start on one device and pick up where you left off on another. You can stream titles or even download them for offline use if you’re going to be away from Wi-Fi. hoopla will be available starting in May and we can’t wait to introduce you. If you have questions in the meantime, please contact us at 336-789-5108.

eBooks

OverDrive for Teens eReading Room

OverDrive for Teens eReading Room

Thousands of downloadable ebooks, audiobooks and streaming videos from NWRL for teens 13+.

OverDrive for Kids eReading Room

OverDrive for Kids

eReading Room

Thousands of downloadable ebooks, audiobooks and streaming videos from NWRL for children pre-K through middle school.

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NC Kids Digital Library

Thousands of downloadable ebooks, audiobooks and streaming videos for children pre-K through middle school.

Need help navigating NC Kids Digital?

Click the graphic to the right, created by Danbury Branch Librarian, Lisa.

OverDrive

Digital Reading Platform

OverDrive, the leading digital reading platform for libraries and schools is dedicated to “a world enlightened by reading”. Delivering the largest catalog of eBooks, audiobooks and other digital media to over 40,000 libraries and schools in 70 countries.

Appalachian Regional Library

Find even more OverDrive ebooks through Appalachian Regional Library! Together with NWRL, users of both library systems can access all ebooks from NWRL and ARL through OverDrive!

NC LIVE HomeGrown Collection

The HomeGrown eBooks collection contains more than 3,200 ebooks from a variety of North Carolina publishers. Includes popular and scholarly nonfiction, novels by well-known NC authors, and award-winning short fiction and poetry.

Libby

eBook and Audiobook Reader

Did you know your local library has thousands of ebooks and audiobooks?

You can borrow them, instantly, for free, using just the device in your hand.

  • Sign in to multiple libraries, with one or more cards for each library.
  • Download books and audiobooks for offline reading, or stream them to save space.
  • Libby can send your library books to your kindle. (U.S. libraries only)
  • All your loans and holds are consolidated on a single shelf.
  • Keep track of your reading history in the Activity tab.
  • Positions, bookmarks, & notes are snyced across your devices.
  • Sample any book with a tap — nothing to download or delete.

Learning

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Transparent Language

A fun and free way to learn any of over 70 languages with self-directed lessons, films, cultural anecdotes and more! Offered with your Northwestern Regional Library Card through NC LIVE.

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Access Video Films on Demand Video Streaming

Through NC LIVE, you canget thousands of high quality videos on:

  • Business & Economics
  • Health & Medicine
  • Humanities & Social Sciences
  • Travel & Fitness
  • Home & how-to videos
  • indie films
  • Popular music performances. Includes Oscar, Emmy and Peabody award winning documentaries, interviews, instructional and vocational training videos, historical speeches and newsreels.
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SebcoBooks Interactive Experience for Young Readers

On a computer, phone or tablet, Electronic Books from eSebco give a fully interactive experience to young readers. With movement, audio and photos, children can really enjoy learning to read.

You must login with the information below:

Username: nwrl

Password: ebooks

NC LIVE Free Electronic ResourceAccess

NC LIVE offers free electronic access to resources for all ages on topics ranging from careers, business, and investing, to health, history, and genealogy. Ebooks, audiobooks, videos, magazines, newspapers, journals, language-learning tools, and other online materials available through NC LIVE are designed for at-home use, and are available from any Internet connection via library websites, and through NCLIVE.org.

Research

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ProQuest SIRS Discoverer

Research resources including articles, nonfiction books, images and activities for elementary and middle school students.

Log in through your school or institution or your school's Google account.

NoveList Plus Recommendations

The secret to finding your next great read! NoveList Plus is a trusted source of expert read-alike recommendations, available through libraries around the world. Start here using your NC LIVE login.

GALE in Context Biography

A collection of full-text biographies on notable personalities from around the world, including actors, artists, athletes, authors, musicians, world leaders, inventors and more.

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NC Digital Heritage Center – Digitization & Digital Publishing

The North Carolina Digital Heritage Center is a statewide digitization and digital publishing program housed in the North Carolina Collection at UNC's Wilson Special Collections Library. The Digital Heritage Center works with cultural heritage institutions across North Carolina to digitize and publish historic materials online.

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Testing & Education Reference Center

Test preparation, lessons and study aids to help you do your best in school. Includes college and career prep with practice tests, interactive tutorials ebooks and skill-building tools, and more

Jobs

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Cypress Resume

Complete your resume in minutes with Cypress Resume. Quickly create cover letters and reference pages. Download, edit, publish, save and update.

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Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center for Career Exploration

Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center is a comprehensive resource that enables users to explore industries and careers, plan their education, and research best practices for résumés, cover letters, interviewing, networking, and salaries/benefits. The database includes articles, career advice blogs, and streaming video.

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