Library at Home

Explore these online resources curated by librarians that you can access from home, with and without your library card.

Don't have a library card? Apply online so you can enjoy ebooks, databases, educational resources, and so much more from anywhere!

There are a variety of online resources available to keep kids of all ages busy.

• Brainfuse – live online tutoring, skill builders, test prep, and a writing lab
• Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library – free monthly book delivery for Cedar Rapids kids ages 0-5
• Khan Academy – free online courses
• Tumblebooks – digital children’s books
• Reading Challenges – Read to complete these special online challenges
• Storyline Online: This award-winning children’s literacy website streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books.

The library offers a variety of free ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines.

• cloudLibrary  – cloudLibrary brings you a seamless ebook experience. Start your book on one device and then resume on another.
• hoopla – Download and stream free videos, music, audiobooks, comics, and ebooks to your mobile device or computer. This is available for Cedar Rapids and Marion residents only.
• Overdrive & Libby – Overdrive allows you to borrow ebooks and audiobooks from the library – anywhere, anytime.

• hoopla – Download and stream free videos, music, audiobooks, comics, and ebooks to your mobile device or computer. This service can only be used by Cedar Rapids and Marion residents.
• Kanopy – Watch over 30,000 documentaries, classic and indie films through this streaming service.
• Freegal – Download and stream free music, including popular new releases, soundtracks, and classical recordings.

• JobNow – Access live job coaching, resume writing labs, and unemployment assistance.
• Linkedin Learning – Access thousands of free online training videos and courses. Help with Photoshop, Excel, financial literacy, writing etc. There is a topic for everyone!
• Pronunciator – Learn 163 languages with personalized courses, movies, music, and more through lessons for English speakers wanting to learn another language, as well as lessons for English language learners.
• HarvardX – Free online courses from Harvard.