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Quickstart Guide to Using the Library

Georgina Public Library provides 24/7 online access to thousands of magazines, newspapers, reference books, eAudiobooks, and novels---free of charge with your library card. Don't have a physical library card? Get an online card. Online cards are good for 60 days. Looking for online resources for Kids and Teens? We've got you covered.

Take Us With You!

Keep Georgina Public Library in your pocket with our convenient app. Search for "Georgina Public Library" in the App Store or Google Play. Manage your account, search the catalogue, renew items, and place holds. View your current checkouts and holds you have placed. Link accounts of family members so checkout at the circulation desk is a breeze!

Download a copy of the eResources Guide.

Our online resources are free to access with your Georgina Public Library card.

Subject Areas

Cars and Automotive	Books and Reading	Business
Canadian	Careers and Courses	Comics
Creativity	Films	Genealogy
Health and Wellness	Kids	Languages
Music	Newspapers and Magazines	Research

Cars and Automotive

Chilton Library--Vehicle repair on all makes and models

Chilton Library represents the most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners. There are thousands of year, make and model combinations covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years plus additional coverage of specialty models.

Consumer Reports--Ratings and reviews

Consumer Reports offers non-biased reviews, ratings, and recommendations on thousands of items - from cars to household appliances. Includes articles, videos and more.

Books and Reading

Check out our eBooks information page.

EBSCO eBooks Canadian Subscription Collection--eBooks from Canadian authors

EBSCO eBooks Canadian Subscription Collection offers researchers thousands of eBooks from top Canadian publishers and authors. This e-book collection covers a diverse range of subjects including topics pertaining to Canada, Canadian history, native culture, politics and current events.

Freegal Music+®--Free and legal music to download and stream including 9,000 eBooks

Access Freegal Music+® which offers you access to over 1 million albums consisting of over 15 million songs and 40,000 music videos from more than 200 genres that originate in over 100 countries, along with 9,000 eBooks, including the Sony Music catalogue. There is no software to download and no digital rights management (DRM) restrictions; just download your files and go! Unlimited streaming of music each day and download 3 songs each week—yours to keep for your personal use!

Add songs to your Favorites or Playlists to keep track of music you are interested in! Your account also gives you access to unlimited music streaming. Music videos and audiobooks are also available. Download directly to your computer or use the Freegal Music+® app for your Apple device or Android device.

Streaming and Downloading Music

On a mobile device:

Tap an album or song to start listening.
Download a song by tapping the three dots on the right hand of the song, then tap Download Song.
View your downloaded songs or to download a song again by tapping the My Music icon at the bottom of the screen.

On a computer:

Listen to albums or songs online by hovering over the cover image and selecting the Play button.
Download a song by clicking the download button (down arrow) on the right side of the song.
View your downloaded songs or download a song again by clicking the My Music icon on the left side of the page.

Freegal App on a Smartphone or Tablet

In the Google Play or Apple App Store, search for Freegal Music.
Install and open the app.
You may choose to allow the app to know your location.
If you don’t, fill in a postal code, city, or country in the next box.
Choose Georgina Public Library from the list.
Type in your 14-digit library card number and your PIN, and tap Log In.

Searching or Browsing

The Home page will show you interesting songs, albums, artists, and playlists.

Select the links on the Home page to explore Freegal by trends, new arrivals, playlists, or artists.
Select the Genres link in the navigation menu to browse by category.
Tap the search icon at the bottom of the screen on to browse by album title, song title, or artist name (on mobile devices) or enter a title or artist into the search box at the top of the page (on a computer).

Creating Playlists

You can create playlists to save your favourite songs.

Find a song you would like to add to a playlist.
Select the three dots to the right of the song name (on a mobile device) or the list icon to the right of the song name (on a computer).
Select Add to Playlist, then choose an existing playlist or Create New Playlist.
If you selected Create New Playlist, you can name your playlist and add a description (optional). When you are finished, select Create Playlist.

Gale eBooks--eBooks appealing to non-fiction readers

Gale eBooks offer patrons an award-winning, hassle-free eBook experience—anytime, anywhere, and on any device.

Choose from the following non-fiction Gale eBook collections: Arts, Biography, Business, Education, Environment, General Reference, History, Information and Publishing, Law, Literature, Medicine, Multicultural Studies, Nation and World, Religion, Science, Social Science, and Technology.

hoopla--eAudioBooks, eBooks, comics, music, movies, documentaries

Bonus Borrows Now Monthly! For the last seven days of each calendar month, patrons will be able to choose from a selection of TV shows, movies, comics and manga, eBooks, and audiobooks without using their monthly borrows.

Master Your Instrument at Your Own Pace
Now you can learn how to play your favorite songs from anywhere! This exclusive BingePass invites you to browse over 100 courses covering all styles of playing for guitar, bass, and ukulele. Dubbed the “Netflix of music education,” the Fret Zealot platform provides over 3,500 video lessons from the world’s top instructors. Whether you’re a novice or an adept player, the curated courses cater to all skill levels and let you learn at your own pace.

Borrow, listen, read, and enjoy on hoopla . Includes a selection of movies, television shows, educational/instructional videos, documentaries, music, eAudiobooks, eBooks, and comics via your browser, smartphone, or tablet (via iOS (Apple) devices and select Android devices). hoopla also supports Amazon Alexa devices including support for the Echo, Dot, Spot, and Show. No waiting lists. No holds. No late fees. Instant availability. Borrow 5 items per month and make the most of your library membership. But that's not all—please note that there is also a daily limit across the Library system to ensure fair access to all users. Get started enjoying hoopla.

Patrons can now seamlessly browse, borrow, and stream audiobooks, movies, television, and music through their LG TVs!

Streaming and Downloading

After downloading the hoopla app, you can download content to your device.

How to download movies, TV shows, audiobooks and music:

After you borrow an item, you'll see its info screen.
Tap the download prompt or Download to your device.

Next tap the item's title to the right of its cover. If you tap the cover instead, the item will open. Tapping the title will take you to the info screen where you can Download to your device. The item will download; these are large files and can take several minutes. Once downloaded, the download prompt will now say This Title is Downloaded, with the option to delete it.

Kids Mode

Kids Mode helps parents and their children discover kid-friendly content. When you turn on Kids Mode, you'll only see content recommended for kids 12 and younger.

To enable Kids Mode, open the hoopla app on your device, select "Settings", select "Kids Mode", then select "Turn On". Turning on Kids Mode only affects the device and not your account. Need to turn off Kids Mode? Simply go back to settings and select "Turn Off".

Compatible Devices

hoopla now supports Amazon Alexa devices! You can play borrowed audiobooks and music albums directly on your Amazon Echo, Dot, Spot, and Show devices. Additionally, Alexa can tell you how many borrows you have left in the month, what you currently have borrowed, the Library’s phone number (if you need a person to talk with) and more! When listening to music from Hoopla, you can use “Alexa next” or “Alexa previous” to go to the next/previous tracks. When asking Alexa to interact with Hoopla, phrase your command like this: “Alexa, ask hoopla…”

A hoopla eAudiobook experience is now available on Android and iPhone devices incorporating several key feature enhancements:

Car & Activity Mode is a simplified interface with fewer controls and larger buttons for when you’re on the go.
Chapter/Book Timer gives users a simple toggle to switch between viewing the time remaining in either the current chapter or the entire book.
Playback Speed options have been increased to up to four times normal playback speed.
Bookmark Notes can now be added to any audiobook bookmark, perfect for book clubs or educational listening.
Sleep Timer has more options, including an End of Chapter option. Read more and watch the tutorial about these feature enhancements.
Sleep Timer has more options, including an End of Chapter option.

hoopla has released TV apps for AppleTV, AndroidTV, Roku, and Amazon FireTV 3rd Generation as well as the Chromecast Ultra device. Patrons can download a hoopla app to view content on their televisions. hoopla is not compatible with Kobo eReaders since they currently only support viewing in ePub, Adobe PDF, plain text, and HTML. The device must be able to download the hoopla digital app for it to be a compatible device as well as it has to run one of our supported operating systems. hoopla works on most devices running Android 4.4 and above and then all devices that run iOS 11.4 and above.

Need to know how to set up hoopla on your TV, please read the hoopla FAQ page.

I need help with hoopla

Information about compatible devices, setup instructions, error messages, troubleshooting, and more is available at hoopladigital.com/help and via the ? at the top right corner in the hoopla app. You can also stop by any of our locations and ask for assistance.

NoveList K-8® Plus and Novelist® Plus--Find your next author or title

NoveList K-8® Plus books are searchable through an easy-to-use interface with a single search bar that makes finding books and other content quick and simple. NoveList® K-8 Plus is designed to help you find your next great book (for kindergarten to Grade 8). This database contains information on over 70,000 fiction titles.
Login with your 14-digit physical library card or online card number.

NoveList® Plus helps you find your next great read. With well over 200,000 fiction and readable nonfiction titles included plus featured content of award-winning book lists, Book Discussion Guides, BookTalks, Recommended Reads and more.
Login with your 14-digit physical library card or online card number.

OverDrive/Libby--eBooks, eAudiobooks, and magazines

Borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and magazines from OverDrive/Libby with your library card!

You can check out up to 10 eBooks and eAudiobooks at a time and place 10 holds at a time. OverDrive Magazines have no circulation cap and allow unlimited simultaneous use, so you can enjoy every issue of every magazine. With smart tags in the Libby app, you can be notified when each new issue is released.

Want to see the current, popular titles? What others are checking out? Check out our OverDrive Dashboard.

To access OverDrive/Libby:

Download the Libby app from the app store on your mobile device.
Visit libby.app.com on your computer or laptop.
Log in at odmc.overdrive.com.
Set up OverDrive borrowing on your Kobo eReader.
Download the Libby app for your Kindle Fire.

Getting Started with Libby

Installing Libby

Install the free Libby app from your device's app store. Libby is available for Android, iOS, Windows 10, and Kindle Fire devices.
Open the app. Answer Yes to “Do you have a library card?”
Select Search For A Library. Enter Georgina Public Library and select Ontario Library Service Consortium - Georgina Public Library.
Browse our collection of digital materials and select a title to borrow or place a hold on.
When prompted, select Add Card, then Sign In With My Card.
“Where do you use your library card?” Select Georgina Public Library, enter your card number, and tap Sign In.
Select Next. Tap Borrow or Place Hold.
Borrowed titles download automatically to your Shelf, so you can read them offline. From your Shelf, you can tap the cover or Open to begin a title.

Adding library cards in Libby

To add a library card:

Go to Menu > Manage Cards.
Tap Add A Card (or Add Another Card).
Under “Where do you use your library card?”, select your library from the list.
Enter your library card number and tap Sign In.

Removing a library card in Libby

Removing a card deletes its loans and holds from your Shelf and removes that library from your current device. If you ever add your card to Libby again, any active loans and holds will reappear.

Use the steps below to remove a card:

Go to Menu > Manage Cards.
Tap Actions (on your card).
Tap Remove Card, then Yes, Remove Card.

If you set up Libby on other devices with a setup code, the library card will automatically be removed from those as well.

Renaming library cards in Libby

Go to Menu > Manage Cards.
Tap Actions (on your card), then Rename Card.
Rename your card and tap Save.

Signing out of Libby

Libby doesn't have a sign out button. Instead, you can remove your library cards or reset the application.

Removing your library cards deletes your card information, loans, and holds from the app, but preserves your tags and activity. Here are the steps:

Go to Menu > Manage Cards.
Tap Actions (on your card).
Tap Remove Card, then Yes, Remove Card.

Resetting the application deletes all data from Libby, including tags and activity, which can't be recovered.

To reset Libby:

Go to Menu > Get Some Help.
Scroll to the bottom of the page and tap Reset Everything.
Select Yes, Reset Everything to confirm.

What format are the digital books in Libby?

Unless you tell it otherwise, Libby downloads digital books in the Read or Listen formats.

By default, all borrowed titles will automatically download to your Shelf for offline viewing, but only when you are connected to WiFi.

If you are using mobile data, you can manually download titles by selecting the download button next to the items on your Shelf. You can adjust these settings by going to Menu > Settings > Change Download Rules.

Can I use more than one library card or cards from different libraries in Libby?

Yes! Libby makes it easy to switch between library cards or between different libraries. Open the menu, then tap a different library from the list of Your Libraries. The best part is that all your digital checkouts from different cards and libraries are on the same shelf, so there is no need to switch between libraries or cards to read your books.

To add another library card, see Adding library cards in Libby (above).

I need help with Libby

I checked out a book using the OverDrive website, and now I can't return it early in Libby.

Books added to the Libby app are in the Read or Listen formats. If you downloaded a book in EPUB format or an audiobook in MP3 format from the OverDrive website, it cannot be returned early from the Libby app.

With the exception of Read or Listen formats, titles you download need to be returned early from the device they were downloaded to. All titles expire automatically after the loan period.

Where can I go to find more help with Libby?

Libby help is available at help.libbyapp.com and via the Get Some Help option in the app's menu. You can also stop by any of our locations and ask for assistance.

Will I still be able to access the OverDrive website?

Yes, the OverDrive website will continue to be available.

In what ways is Libby accessible?

Libby is designed to support screen readers, keyboard navigation, voice control, and other assistive technologies. Every interactive element is expressively labeled, described, logically arranged, and has an appropriate tap (or click) target area.

The goal of OverDrive is to achieve and maintain compliance with the applicable WCAG 2.1 Level AA Success Criteria.

OverDrive/Libby--eBooks for Kids

OverDrive/Libby offers a collection of fiction and non-fiction eBooks, eAudiobooks, and magazines for kids.

You can access the collection by downloading Libby from the OverDrive website or download Libby, the new OverDrive app (for Android, iOS, and Kindle Fire devices).

Need help? OverDrive now offers Front Line Tech Support.

Looking for some magazines that are kid-friendly? Check out OverDrive Magazines.

PressReader--7,000 magazines and newspapers

PressReader offers 7,000 magazines and newspapers in 60 different languages. Read instantly, or download for later. Access on a mobile device or desktop. Unlimited downloads with free access with your library card/PIN. PressReader app is available in App Store and Google Play Store. Click Sign In, and choose "Library or Group", search and select "Georgina Public Library (Offsite)", and login with your 14-digit library card number (no spaces) and your PIN and start reading. Tip: If you see the green coffee cup in the top left corner of the screen, you have successfully logged in.*Please note, users will need to sign in with your library card and PIN every 30 days.

Navigate through the catalog with just one click: whether you want to jump straight to the home feed or browse your recently read titles, your PressReader routine will take just a few clicks to get to where you want.

Find your favorite titles at a glance: Categories, recently read titles, top publications, and saved publications are conveniently displayed vertically in a grid layout.

Enjoy a cleaner home feed: Patrons will get to enjoy an improved reading experience when browsing through their home feed.

Introducing PressReader Accessibility:

On pressreader.com, hit Tab on your keyboard to switch to Accessibility Mode
Or click the 3-dot menu in the top right corner and select Accessibility Mode
Voila! You're in. Choose your favorite title and try out all the features

Get the PressReader Quick Start Guide.

Tumblebook Library--Children's eBooks for Kindergarten to Grade 6

TumbleBook Library has over 1100 titles for Grades Kindergarten to Grade 6, and includes unique animated, talking picture books, read-along chapter books, National Geographic videos, non-fiction books, playlists, as well as books in Spanish and French. Plus, the collection features Graphic Novels and includes storybooks, read alongs, comics, math, puzzles, and games. It’s a great resource for tech-savvy kids, and teaches them the joy of reading in a format they’ll love.

Get the new, free TumbleBook Library app for Apple or Android. Once the app is downloaded and installed, click "Library", and then choose Country (Canada), choose State (Ontario). Click next. Choose Library Name (Georgina Public Library) and enter your 14-digit library card number (no spaces). Search title or author of the following categories: Storybooks, Videos, Puzzles and Games, Language Learning, Non-Fiction, eBooks, Playlists, Graphic Novels, and Read-Alongs. Tumblebooks has some terrific how-to videos showing you how to navigate their site.

Business

Gale Business: Entrepreneurship--Information to help you with your small business

Gale Business: Entrepreneurship is a comprehensive database covering all major areas of starting, operating, and maintaining a small business including financing, management, marketing, accounting, taxes, and more.

LinkedIn Learning--Online learning tutorials on business, software, technology, and creative skills

LinkedIn Learning features hundreds of training tutorials on a wide variety of business, software, technology, and creative skills, with new courses added all the time.

Get started guide to LinkedIn Learning.

You will need to login with your full 14-digit library card number and your PIN. If you need a library card, or if you don’t know your PIN, please contact us. Want to get started right away, but can't make it to a branch to get a library card? Get an online card. Online cards are good for 60 days.

Once logged in, create your profile. My Profile will help you track your progress in a chosen course, create playlists, and receive recommended Learning Paths based on your interests.

Mobile App

You can find the mobile app in the Apple App Store or from Google Play Store.

Download and open the LinkedIn Learning app.

Enter your email address
Click continue
Choose Georgina Public Library
Email and Password
Recommended by Georgina Public Library
The next screen you will then enter your password

Sign in with your library card.
You are then taken to: www.linkedin.com/learning-logging/libraryID. Tape on the words "libraryID", and enter georginalibrary and click continue.
Login with your 14-digit card number and your PIN.

Click "Sign in".

To access the navigation panel, select the three lines located on the top left. From here, you can jump between your home page, library, playlists, downloads, course history, settings, and help.

Topics:

Tap "Topics".
Choose the subject headings of Business, Creative or Technology.
Choose videos within the chosen subject heading.
Tap on the thumbnail of the video you want to start.

Search Bar

Select the magnifying glass in the search bar at the top.
Search for skills, subjects, or software.

*Please note: To access downloaded content, log in to your Learning account.

For more details, please visit our LinkedIn Learning page.

Canadian

Canada in Context--Canada's history, authors, and First Nations

Canada in Context was created especially for researchers and educators studying Canada, its people, and its history. Canada in Context integrates many Gale resources -- like Worldmark Encyclopedia of Canadian provinces, Discovering Authors Canadian Edition, Native North American Almanac and more -- with media-rich options.

Canadian Points of View--Canadian issues

Canadian Points of View is a guide to debating, developing arguments, writing position papers, and development of critical thinking skills. Each Points of View essay includes a series of questions and additional material to generate further thought. Also included are thousands of supporting articles from the world's top political and societal publications.

CPI.Q--Canadian magazines, newspapers, and journals

CPI.Q (Canadian Periodical Index Quarterly) is useful to libraries, professionals, researchers, government institutions and organizations. CPI.Q contains a wealth of Canadian and international periodicals, including: Canada's national newspaper, The Globe and Mail; Maclean's weekly magazine; Canadian News Facts; and encyclopedic reference materials, such as the Canadian Parliamentary Guide and Canadian Newsmakers.

EBSCO eBooks Canadian Subscription Collection--eBooks from Canadian authors

Freegal Music+®--Free and legal music to download and stream--Canadian artists included

Streaming and Downloading Music

On a mobile device:

Tap an album or song to start listening.
Download a song by tapping the three dots on the right hand of the song, then tap Download Song.
View your downloaded songs or to download a song again by tapping the My Music icon at the bottom of the screen.

On a computer:

Listen to albums or songs online by hovering over the cover image and selecting the Play button.
Download a song by clicking the download button (down arrow) on the right side of the song.
View your downloaded songs or download a song again by clicking the My Music icon on the left side of the page.

Freegal App on a Smartphone or Tablet

In the Google Play or Apple App Store, search for Freegal Music.
Install and open the app.
You may choose to allow the app to know your location.
If you don’t, fill in a postal code, city, or country in the next box.
Choose Georgina Public Library from the list.
Type in your 14-digit library card number and your PIN, and tap Log In.

Searching or Browsing

The Home page will show you interesting songs, albums, artists, and playlists.

Select the links on the Home page to explore Freegal by trends, new arrivals, playlists, or artists.
Select the Genres link in the navigation menu to browse by category.
Tap the search icon at the bottom of the screen on to browse by album title, song title, or artist name (on mobile devices) or enter a title or artist into the search box at the top of the page (on a computer).

Creating Playlists

You can create playlists to save your favourite songs.

Find a song you would like to add to a playlist.
Select the three dots to the right of the song name (on a mobile device) or the list icon to the right of the song name (on a computer).
Select Add to Playlist, then choose an existing playlist or Create New Playlist.
If you selected Create New Playlist, you can name your playlist and add a description (optional). When you are finished, select Create Playlist.

Careers

Career Cruising--Career guidance and planning tools

Career Cruising is a self-exploration and planning program that helps people of all ages achieve their potential in school, career and life.

The program enables patrons to complete personal assessments, explore career and school options, and build a portfolio of their interests, experiences, and skills. The result is a customized plan aligned to the user’s inputs, and reflective of their unique personality and attributes. With a robust career and school database, an embedded resume builder, and age appropriate exploratory activities, Career Cruising can be used by students for their post-secondary planning, or by job seekers to discover best-suited career options.

Watch how to set up a My Plan profile and updates to Career Cruising job searching.

LinkedIn Learning--Online learning tutorials on business, software, technology, and creative skills

LinkedIn Learning features hundreds of training tutorials on a wide variety of business, software, technology, and creative skills, with new courses added all the time.

Get started guide to LinkedIn Learning.

Once logged in, create your profile. My Profile will help you track your progress in a chosen course, create playlists, and receive recommended Learning Paths based on your interests.

Mobile App

You can find the mobile app in the Apple App Store or from Google Play Store.

Download and open the LinkedIn Learning app.

Enter your email address
Click continue
Choose Georgina Public Library
Email and Password
Recommended by Georgina Public Library
The next screen you will then enter your password

Sign in with your library card.
You are then taken to: www.linkedin.com/learning-logging/libraryID. Tape on the words "libraryID", and enter georginalibrary and click continue.
Login with your 14-digit card number and your PIN.

Click "Sign in".

To access the navigation panel, select the three lines located on the top left. From here, you can jump between your home page, library, playlists, downloads, course history, settings, and help.

Topics:

Tap "Topics".
Choose the subject headings of Business, Creative or Technology.
Choose videos within the chosen subject heading.
Tap on the thumbnail of the video you want to start.

Search Bar

Select the magnifying glass in the search bar at the top.
Search for skills, subjects, or software.

*Please note: To access downloaded content, log in to your Learning account.

For more details, please visit our LinkedIn Learning page.

Comics

hoopla--Digital comics

Borrow, listen, read, and enjoy on hoopla which includes a selection of movies, television shows, educational/instructional videos, documentaries, music, eAudiobooks, eBooks, and comics via your browser, smartphone, or tablet (via iOS (Apple) devices and select Android devices). hoopla also supports Amazon Alexa devices including support for the Echo, Dot, Spot, and Show. No waiting lists. No holds. No late fees. Instant availability. Borrow 5 items per month and make the most of your library membership. But that's not all—please note that there is also a daily limit across the Library system to ensure fair access to all users. Get started enjoying hoopla.

Streaming and Downloading

After downloading the hoopla app, you can download content to your device.

How to download movies, TV shows, audiobooks and music:

After you borrow an item, you'll see its info screen.
Tap the download prompt or Download to your device.

Kids Mode

Kids Mode helps parents and their children discover kid-friendly content. When you turn on Kids Mode, you'll only see content recommended for kids 12 and younger.

Compatible Devices

A hoopla eAudiobook experience is now available on Android and iPhone devices incorporating several key feature enhancements:

Car & Activity Mode is a simplified interface with fewer controls and larger buttons for when you’re on the go.
Chapter/Book Timer gives users a simple toggle to switch between viewing the time remaining in either the current chapter or the entire book.
Playback Speed options have been increased to up to four times normal playback speed.
Bookmark Notes can now be added to any audiobook bookmark, perfect for book clubs or educational listening.
Sleep Timer has more options, including an End of Chapter option. Read more and watch the tutorial about these feature enhancements.
Sleep Timer has more options, including an End of Chapter option.

Need to know how to set up hoopla on your TV, please read the hoopla FAQ page.

I need help with hoopla

Creativity

Creativebug--Online arts and crafts tutorials

Creativebug provides on demand arts and crafts instructional videos on drawing, painting, sewing, knitting, crochet, quilting, baking, and more! All classes are taught by experts, with new classes added daily.

Find out how to get started with the Creativebug User Guide.

Films

hoopla--Stream or download movies and documentaries

Patrons can now seamlessly browse, borrow, and stream audiobooks, movies, television, and music through their LG TVs!

Streaming and Downloading

After downloading the hoopla app, you can download content to your device.

How to download movies, TV shows, audiobooks and music:

After you borrow an item, you'll see its info screen.
Tap the download prompt or Download to your device.

Kids Mode

Kids Mode helps parents and their children discover kid-friendly content. When you turn on Kids Mode, you'll only see content recommended for kids 12 and younger.

Compatible Devices

A hoopla eAudiobook experience is now available on Android and iPhone devices incorporating several key feature enhancements:

Car & Activity Mode is a simplified interface with fewer controls and larger buttons for when you’re on the go.
Chapter/Book Timer gives users a simple toggle to switch between viewing the time remaining in either the current chapter or the entire book.
Playback Speed options have been increased to up to four times normal playback speed.
Bookmark Notes can now be added to any audiobook bookmark, perfect for book clubs or educational listening.
Sleep Timer has more options, including an End of Chapter option. Read more and watch the tutorial about these feature enhancements.
Sleep Timer has more options, including an End of Chapter option.

Need to know how to set up hoopla on your TV, please read the hoopla FAQ page.

I need help with hoopla

Kanopy--Stream classics and indie films, documentaries

Discover a world of entertainment with Kanopy. Watch over 30,000 Documentaries, Classic and Indie Films, and courses on Kanopy. Available on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, and Chromecast.

Roku: add the Roku channel to your account here or download from the streaming channel store on your television
Chromecast: available through the iOS and Android app, as well as through a Chromecast browser
Apple Airplay: cast from your iOS device to your Apple TV
Apple TV (app available through app store)
HDMI: connect your computer to your television via HDMI cable (or Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cable for Mac computers)

Login with your 14-digit physical library card or online card number. Read the instruction sheet on how to signup. Having an issue with Kanopy. Submit your email to the Kanopy Support Desk.

Kanopy Ticket System

You will receive 24 tickets a month and can borrow a varying number of titles depending on how many tickets each title is worth. Every title is labelled with a ticket value and viewing window (the time you have to watch the title before it expires).

Films will require two tickets per play or four tickets per play for major studio productions. Shorts, which are single titles with a run time of 30 minutes or less, will require one ticket per play. Episodic content, like TV shows, will have variable ticketing and viewing windows dependent on total run time.

When you run out of tickets, here is the messaging you are going to see:

On a mobile device or a TV: Not Enough Tickets. You don't have enough tickets to watch this title. Tickets reset at the start of each month. In the meantime, you can still watch unlimited viewing titles.

Kanopy Kids titles will not require any tickets to access.

The Great Courses will now be included in the ticket system. Most of this content will require five tickets per course with a viewing period of up to 21 days.

If you are interested in watching several of the Great Courses, hoopla’s BingePass may suit your needs — use one hoopla borrowing credit for unlimited access to hoopla’s Great Courses Library collection for seven days.

Genealogy

Ancestry Library Edition--Search for your ancestors at the library!

Discover your unique family history using Ancestry.ca. Visit the library to log on to Ancestry on one of the public computers.

Discover your unique family history using Ancestry.ca! This resource includes billions of records from around the world, including from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canadian census and vital records, immigration and passport records, periodicals and books, photos, and more.

General Interest

Consumer Health Complete--Health information you can trust

Consumer Health Complete is a comprehensive resource for consumer-oriented health content. It is designed to support the information needs of patients, and to foster an overall understanding of health-related topics.

Consumer Reports--Ratings and reviews

Consumer Reports contains the complete contents of Consumer Reports Magazine. Browse or search for product information on everything from cars to toasters.

Kanopy--Classic and indie films, documentaries

Kanopy is a video streaming service that provides access to over 10,500 videos. They include the following subjects: social sciences, global studies & languages, K-12 education, design, fashion, music, literature, business, health, nursing, medicine, children's health, media studies, marketing, biology, mathematics, philosophy & religion, biology, computer science & IT, psychology, sociology, justice studies, law, technical training, and more. Discover a world of entertainment with Kanopy. Watch over 30,000 Documentaries, Classic and Indie Films, and courses on Kanopy. Available on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, and Chromecast.

Roku: add the Roku channel to your account here or download from the streaming channel store on your television
Chromecast: available through the iOS and Android app, as well as through a Chromecast browser
Apple Airplay: cast from your iOS device to your Apple TV
Apple TV (app available through app store)
HDMI: connect your computer to your television via HDMI cable (or Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cable for Mac computers)

Login with your 14-digit physical library card or online card number. Read the instruction sheet on how to signup. Having an issue with Kanopy? Submit your email to the Kanopy Support Desk.

Kanopy Ticket System

When you run out of tickets, here is the messaging you are going to see:

Kanopy Kids titles will not require any tickets to access.

The Great Courses will now be included in the ticket system. Most of this content will require five tickets per course with a viewing period of up to 21 days.

Gale in Context Elementary--Homework help

Gale in Context Elementary (includes Kids InfoBits) has learning activities for primary school students, and includes indexed, searchable content with:

more than 16,600 images to visually enhance projects.
over 1,700 charts and graphs for students to easily download and add to reports.
more than 600 high-quality educational videos.
over 1,050 topic pages for "one-stop-shop" learning.

LinkedIn Learning--Online learning tutorials on business, software, technology, and creative skills

LinkedIn Learning features hundreds of training tutorials on a wide variety of business, software, technology, and creative skills, with new courses added all the time.

Get started guide to LinkedIn Learning.

Once logged in, create your profile. My Profile will help you track your progress in a chosen course, create playlists, and receive recommended Learning Paths based on your interests.

Mobile App

You can find the mobile app in the Apple App Store or from Google Play Store.

Download and open the LinkedIn Learning app.

Enter your email address
Click continue
Choose Georgina Public Library
Email and Password
Recommended by Georgina Public Library
The next screen you will then enter your password

Sign in with your library card.
You are then taken to: www.linkedin.com/learning-logging/libraryID. Tape on the words "libraryID", and enter georginalibrary and click continue.
Login with your 14-digit card number and your PIN.

Click "Sign in".

To access the navigation panel, select the three lines located on the top left. From here, you can jump between your home page, library, playlists, downloads, course history, settings, and help.

Topics:

Tap "Topics".
Choose the subject headings of Business, Creative or Technology.
Choose videos within the chosen subject heading.
Tap on the thumbnail of the video you want to start.

Search Bar

Select the magnifying glass in the search bar at the top.
Search for skills, subjects, or software.

*Please note: To access downloaded content, log in to your Learning account.

For more details, please visit our LinkedIn Learning page.

PebbleGo--Animals, Science, Health, and Social Studies

PebbleGo offers interactive content, reading supports, learning activities and educational games.

Topics include:

1. Animals--Amphibians, Animal Behaviour, Animal Classification, Animal Habitats, Birds, Dinosaurs, Fish, Insects and Spiders, Invertebrates, Mammals, Pets and Farm Animals, and Reptiles

2. Science--Earth and Sciences, Important Inventions, Life Sciences, Math, Measurements, Methods of Making Art, Physical Sciences, Science and Engineering Practices, Shapes, and Technology

3. Health--Conditions and Disabilities, Feelings and Emotions, Health Care Visits, Health Care Workers, Healthy Habits, If You Need Help, Illnesses, My World and My Health, Nutrition, Friends and Relationships, Safety, Self-Awareness, and The Human Body.

4. Social Studies--All about Money, Being a Good Citizen, Branches of the Military, Continents, Countries, Culture and Awareness, Digital Citizenship, Families, Government, Holidays, How is it Made, Jobs in the Community, Landforms, Landmarks, Maps, Military Machines, My World, Past and Present, People and the Environment, Provinces and Territories in Canada, States and Territories, The Olympics, and Transportation.

SIRS Discoverer--Homework and research help

SIRS Discoverer is a general reference resource for beginning learners and researchers. Topics include current events, history, health, language arts, math, science, social studies, and technology. Includes newspaper and magazine articles, material from DK Eyewitness books, and science experiment ideas. Search for something specific or explore a variety of topics and current events.

TumbleBook Library

TumbleBook Library includes Storybooks, Read-Alongs, Comics, Graphic Novels, Math, Puzzles, and Games.

Health and Wellness

Consumer Health Complete--Health information you can trust

Consumer Health information French

Consumer Health Information French provides evidence-based health care information in French. Content is written by professional health care writers under the supervision of licensed health care professionals and information is updated on a regular basis. This eResource contains evidence-based health care information; covers two hundred of the most commonly asked health questions; provides medical illustrations; and content is written at a Grade 3 to Grade 7 reading level.

Teen Health & Wellness--Health information for teens

Teen Health & Wellness: Real life, real answers: created for teens with their unique concerns and perspective in mind, but will also be useful for parents, teachers, and others who are part of a teen's life.

Kids

eResources for Kids and Teens

Kids and Teens have their own pages dedicated to carefully curated collections for their appropriate age groups.

Music

Freegal Music+®--Free and legal music to download and stream

Streaming and Downloading Music

On a mobile device:

Tap an album or song to start listening.
Download a song by tapping the three dots on the right hand of the song, then tap Download Song.
View your downloaded songs or to download a song again by tapping the My Music icon at the bottom of the screen.

On a computer:

Listen to albums or songs online by hovering over the cover image and selecting the Play button.
Download a song by clicking the download button (down arrow) on the right side of the song.
View your downloaded songs or download a song again by clicking the My Music icon on the left side of the page.

Freegal App on a Smartphone or Tablet

In the Google Play or Apple App Store, search for Freegal Music.
Install and open the app.
You may choose to allow the app to know your location.
If you don’t, fill in a postal code, city, or country in the next box.
Choose Georgina Public Library from the list.
Type in your 14-digit library card number and your PIN, and tap Log In.

Searching or Browsing

The Home page will show you interesting songs, albums, artists, and playlists.

Select the links on the Home page to explore Freegal by trends, new arrivals, playlists, or artists.
Select the Genres link in the navigation menu to browse by category.
Tap the search icon at the bottom of the screen on to browse by album title, song title, or artist name (on mobile devices) or enter a title or artist into the search box at the top of the page (on a computer).

Creating Playlists

You can create playlists to save your favourite songs.

Find a song you would like to add to a playlist.
Select the three dots to the right of the song name (on a mobile device) or the list icon to the right of the song name (on a computer).
Select Add to Playlist, then choose an existing playlist or Create New Playlist.
If you selected Create New Playlist, you can name your playlist and add a description (optional). When you are finished, select Create Playlist.

hoopla--Stream or download music, movies, documentaries, eBooks, comics

Patrons can now seamlessly browse, borrow, and stream audiobooks, movies, television, and music through their LG TVs!

Streaming and Downloading

After downloading the hoopla app, you can download content to your device.

How to download movies, TV shows, audiobooks and music:

After you borrow an item, you'll see its info screen.
Tap the download prompt or Download to your device.

Kids Mode

Kids Mode helps parents and their children discover kid-friendly content. When you turn on Kids Mode, you'll only see content recommended for kids 12 and younger.

Compatible Devices

A hoopla eAudiobook experience is now available on Android and iPhone devices incorporating several key feature enhancements:

Car & Activity Mode is a simplified interface with fewer controls and larger buttons for when you’re on the go.
Chapter/Book Timer gives users a simple toggle to switch between viewing the time remaining in either the current chapter or the entire book.
Playback Speed options have been increased to up to four times normal playback speed.
Bookmark Notes can now be added to any audiobook bookmark, perfect for book clubs or educational listening.
Sleep Timer has more options, including an End of Chapter option. Read more and watch the tutorial about these feature enhancements.
Sleep Timer has more options, including an End of Chapter option.

Need to know how to set up hoopla on your TV, please read the hoopla FAQ page.

I need help with hoopla

Newspapers & Magazines

Canada in Context--Canadian historical magazines

Canada in Context is created especially for researchers and educators studying Canada, its people, and its history, and integrates many Gale references -- like Worldmark Encyclopedia of Canadian Provinces, Discovering Authors Canadian Edition, Native North American Almanac and more -- with media-rich options.

Consumer Reports--Reviews and ratings

Consumer Reports contains the complete contents of Consumer Reports Magazine. Browse or search for product information on everything from cars to toasters.

CPI.Q--Canadian newspapers and magazines

CPI.Q (Canadian Periodical Index Quarterly) is useful to libraries, professionals, researchers, government institutions, and organizations. CPI.Q contains a wealth of Canadian and international periodicals including The Globe and Mail; Maclean's; Canadian News Facts; and encyclopedic reference materials such as Canadian Parliamentary Guide and Canadian Newsmakers.

Gale PowerSearch--Search all Gale Infotrac databases

Gale PowerSearch searches all Gale Infotrac databases together from one search screen. One-stop-shopping for all research topics.

General OneFile--International newspapers and magazines

General OneFile includes more than 7,800 full-text titles and 3,600 referred journals, and hundreds of newspapers; over 500 travel guides; and full-text of the New York Times from 1985 to the present. This database is updated daily with nearly 30 years of coverage.

OverDrive Magazines--3,000 titles to choose from

Patrons can enjoy magazines, eBooks, and eAudiobooks all in one place. OverDrive is excited to offer OverDrive Magazines, over 3,000 popular titles available to read in your browser or in the Libby app! Check out OverDrive Magazines.

OverDrive Magazines have no circulation cap and allow unlimited simultaneous use, so you can enjoy every issue of every magazine. With smart tags in the Libby app, you can be notified when each new issue is released.

Enjoy magazines on the Libby reading app.

One tap to read: When a user discovers a magazine in your collection, they can open it and start reading with one tap, generating a checkout for your library.
Streamlined access: Instead of appearing alongside eBook and audiobook loans, magazines now appear on a new dedicated section of a user’s Shelf called the Magazine Rack. From the Magazine Rack, your users can access the latest issue of their magazine subscriptions and any other issues they choose to keep. This helps users find their favorite magazines from your library in one convenient place.
Note: To save space on a user’s device, magazines are not automatically downloaded for offline use. Instead, users can manually choose which issues to download.
Improved discovery: From their Magazine Rack, users can navigate to your library’s Newsstand, a new view of a user’s recently opened issues and other popular magazine titles in your collection.
Easier subscriptions: Users can subscribe to magazines from your library via a new, convenient Subscribe button that appears in search results, on magazine details screens, and in the Newsstand.

When a new issue is released:

1. The issue is automatically added to the user’s Magazine Rack.
2. A checkout is generated for your library.
3. The user will receive a notification based on their Libby notification preferences (in-app, push, or email).

Review Libby Help for more information.

PressReader--7,000 magazines and newspapers in 60 languages

PressReader offers 7,000 magazines and newspapers in 60 different languages. Read instantly, or download for later. Access on a mobile device or desktop. Unlimited downloads with free access with your library card/PIN. PressReader app is available in App Store and Google Play Store. Click Sign In, and choose "Library or Group", search and select "Georgina Public Library (Offsite)", and login with your 14-digit library card number (no spaces) and your PIN and start reading. *Please note, users will need to sign in with your library card and PIN every 30 days.

Find your favorite titles at a glance: Categories, recently read titles, top publications, and saved publications are conveniently displayed vertically in a grid layout.

Enjoy a cleaner home feed: Patrons will get to enjoy an improved reading experience when browsing through their home feed.

Introducing PressReader Accessibility:

On pressreader.com, hit Tab on your keyboard to switch to Accessibility Mode
Or click the 3-dot menu in the top right corner and select Accessibility Mode
Voila! You're in. Choose your favorite title and try out all the features

Get the PressReader Quick Start Guide.

Research

Canada in Context--Canadian historical magazines

Canada in Context created especially for researchers and educators studying Canada, its people, and its history, Canada in Context integrates many Gale references -- like Worldmark Encyclopedia of Canadian Provinces, Discovering Authors Canadian Edition, Native North American Almanac and more -- with media-rich options.

Consumer Reports--Reviews and ratings

Consumer Reports contains the complete contents of Consumer Reports Magazine. Browse or search for product information on everything from cars to toasters.

CPI.Q--Canadian magazines, newspapers and journals

CPI.Q (Canadian Periodical Index Quarterly) is useful to libraries, professionals, researchers, government institutions and organizations. CPI.Q contains a wealth of Canadian and international periodicals -- including The Globe and Mail; Maclean's weekly magazine; Canadian News Facts; and encyclopedic reference materials, such as the Canadian Parliamentary Guide and Canadian Newsmakers.

Canadian Points of View--Canadian issues

EBSCO eBooks Canadian Subscription Collection--eBooks from Canadian authors

eLibrary--Homework help

eLibrary covers topics such as history, science and mathematics, English language arts, sports and health, social and political sciences, and assignment topics such as famous people, controversial issues, careers, historical events, countries, and environmental issues.

Gale eBooks--Appealing to non-fiction readers

Gale eBooks offer patrons an award-winning, hassle-free eBook experience—anytime, anywhere, and on any device.

Gale PowerSearch--Search all Gale Infotrac databases

Gale PowerSearch searches all Gale Infotrac databases together from one search screen. One-stop-shopping for all research topics.

Gale Literature Resource Center--Authors, their works, and literary criticisms

Gale Literature Resource Center covers more than 90,000 novelists, poets, essayists, journalists, and other writers, with in-depth coverage of 2,000 of the most-studied authors including biographies, bibliographies, and critical analysis of authors.

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