All of these new resources are available at no cost to library card holders using computer web browsers or mobile apps. For patrons without computers or internet access, all services may be accessed by using the library’s computers and internet service. Some of the new services include content for adults, teens and children. Parents and caregivers are responsible for guiding minors to age-appropriate content.
Libby – New Mexico Library To-Go
Borrow e-books and downloadable audiobooks by signing in with your library card number and your phone number or password. (This is the same information that can be used to log into our library catalog.)
Read on a laptop or desktop computer in your internet browser:
- Libby for browsers: libbyapp.com
- New Mexico Library To Go website
Download the easy-to-use Libby app for your phone, tablet, or e-reader.
Overdrive e-books and downloadable audiobooks appear in our catalog labeled “internet” and “Overdrive.”
For guidance, visit Libby Help and the Help section of Overdrive. Feel free to contact us with questions, and enjoy!
Hoopla
Stream or download movies, TV, e-books, music, audio books, and comics with hoopla. Visit hoopladigital.com or download the hoopla app. Click Sign Up to create an account with your library card.
Here is how to log in: https://vimeo.com/327938418
Here is a quick tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNbFKU2Y_Ic
Rocket Languages
Rocket languages is a fun way to learn 14 languages, including American Sign Language. Register at https://app.rocketlanguages.com/library/jtZ6inDeKwYH with your library card number. After you have registered, you can also download the app. Rocket Languages tutorial: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Iv9Hsj8EiakrEJmZkNtke7l97NaDn6F1/view
How to log in to Rocket: https://youtu.be/IKATW9URnyQ
Flipster
Visit the Flipster online magazine stand by clicking here, or download the Flipster app. The library’s subscription includes popular titles like The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, and National Geographic. The digital magazines are accessible in the library building without entering your library card, and available online anywhere when you log in using your library card. Your “library barcode” is your library card number. Here is a brief tutorial for logging into Flipster: https://youtu.be/Km4-oNMqq-g
Kanopy
Using your Silver City Public Library card, you can access Kanopy. With an expertly curated collection of narrative and documentary films we think you’ll enjoy, we’re pleased to bring this streaming service to our community. Go to scplnm.kanopy.com to get started today.
Ancestry
Ancestry is a website where you can look up your family history. Ancestry is available on the computers at the library, or on your device when you use the library wireless internet. Find things like birth certificates, pictures, ship manifests and so much more. Go to https://ancestrylibrary.proquest.com when you are at the library.
Learn how to start your family tree by viewing this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFtVn8q6SR8 or reading this article: https://support.ancestry.com/s/article/Getting-Started-Lesson-1-Starting-Your-Tree?language=en_US
The New York Times from the New Mexico State Library
Understand the world. Navigate life.
Whether you’re managing finances, tackling tough parenting problems or simply looking to make sense of this moment, rely on our original, quality journalism to lead the way.
Enjoy access to The New York Times, compliments of the New Mexico State Library.
The New York Times News
Access The New York Times inside the library building here. You will need to register for a free account, or log in with an existing account. Leer en español dentro de la biblioteca.
Access The New York Times anywhere with a 24-hour passcode here. The passcode is automatically entered when you click. You will need to register for a free account, or log in with an existing account.
The New York Times Cooking
Access The New York Times Cooking anywhere with a 24-hour passcode here. The passcode is automatically entered when you click. You will need to register for a free NYTimes account, or log in with an existing account. The same account can be used for NYTimes news, cooking, and games.
The New York Times Games
Access The New York Times Games anywhere with a 24-hour passcode here. The passcode is automatically entered when you click. You will need to register for a free NYTimes account, or log in with an existing account. The same account can be used for NYTimes news, cooking, and games.
El Portal from the New Mexico State Library
El Portal provides free access anytime to resources that aren’t free on the Internet. El Portal is free to anyone in New Mexico. Need to look at the repair manual for your car? Check out the Chilton manuals. Looking to start your own business? Try El Portal’s Small Business Resource Center. Trying to read a news story, but can’t access it without a subscription? Try Newsbank.
El Portal also includes BrainFuse HelpNow for homework and study help for students of all ages and levels. BrainFuse JobNow provides career resources, and resume and interview help.
El Portal is provided by the New Mexico State Library.
GrantStation
The Grant County Community Foundation purchased GrantStation, a grant research database for nonprofits to use to research grant opportunities, and made it accessible for free at the Silver City Public Library. To use GrantStation, come to the library and connect to our wireless internet on your device, or use one of our public computers. Go to grantstation.com while you’re at the library to use this service.