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Universal Class

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LearningExpress

Whatever your goal, LearningExpress Library’s resources will help you succeed. Each of our Learning Centers offers the practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, eBooks, and information you need to achieve the results you want – at school, at work, or in life. Looking to land a job? You’ll find an entire Learning Center dedicated to helping you get the one that’s right for you. Click here to access the LearningExpress Library.

Artfilms Digital

Watch art films online anytime, anywhere.

Masterclasses, documentaries, interviews, content that can entertain, educate and inform: Artfilms streams thousands of videos from top artists and producers. Click here to access Artfilms Digital – Bloomsbury Video Libary.

Brainfuse HelpNow

Introducing Brainfuse HelpNow! Get free online tutoring with your library card. Click here to access Brainfuse HelpNow.

Fiero Code

Fiero Code is a self-paced learn-to-code software for kids ages 8-18 covering Scratch, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python and SQL programming languages. Click here to access Fiero Code.

Mango Languages

Learn real-life conversations with native-speaker audio and cultural context so that you can speak like a local. Also included are ESL classes. Download the mobile app or access from your computer. Click here to access Mango Languages.

Got Resume Builder

Got Resume Builder is a resume building app that provides assisted resume writing, customizable templates, and sample resumes to help you in your job search. The program allows you to create, manage, and share multiple resumes completely free through our library link. Click here to access Got Resume Builder.

Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center

Got a hobby you’d like to nurture? Looking for a new activity to pass the time? Our library provides free access to Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center, a database from EBSCO containing thousands of articles from top hobby and craft magazines and books as well as recipes, “how-to” videos and hobby profiles. Click here to access the Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center.

Home Improvements Reference Center

Home Improvement Reference Center offers full-text content from leading home improvement magazines and reference books, plus a collection of images not found anywhere else online. Patrons can quickly find the information they need by conducting keyword searches or browsing projects by category. Click here to access the Home Improvements Reference Center.

Heritage Hub

Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. HeritageHub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900’s, and original obituary images. Access is available 24/7. Click here to access Heritage Hub.

MyHeritage Library Edition

MyHeritage Library Edition includes billions of historical documents from more than 48 countries, millions of historical photos, public records, indexes and additional resources. Available in 42 languages, MyHeritage Library Edition is the industry’s most multilingual family history research database. Click here to access MyHeritage Library Edition.

Digi Find IT

Instantly borrow digital movies, music, eBooks and more, 24/7 with your library card. Click here to access Digi Find IT.

Freading

Patrons of the Linden Public Library have access to thousands of eBooks from a number of different genres. Search for fiction in the areas of mysteries, thrillers, and suspense. You can also find books on a range of nonfiction subjects including religion, self-improvement, history, and more! Freading is compatible with most major eReading devices. To access the site, click on the image to the right. Click here to access Freading.

AXIS 360

Axis 360 is Baker & Taylor’s digital media circulation platform for libraries. Discover and use the digital media you want on the devices you choose. Click here to access AXIS 360.

Hoopla

Instantly borrow digital movies, music, eBooks and more, 24/7 with your library card. Click here to access Hoopla.

Freegal® Music

Freegal® Music is a free music service from your library. All you need is your library card number and possibly a PIN if your library utilizes them. Freegal® Music offers access to about 15 million songs, including Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists, and over 40,000 music videos. In total the collection is comprised of music from over 40,000 labels with music that originates in over 100 countries. There is no software to download, and there are no digital rights management (DRM) restrictions. Access to Freegal is limited to patrons of subscribing libraries. Click here to access Freegal® Music.

eLibrary NJ

We are pleased to announce that we have added eBooks to our collection for your reading enjoyment! Downloads are available to your personal PC, laptop, or PDA. The first time you check out materials on this site, instructions will be provided for you to download the software you need. With OverDrive Media Console v3.2, most WMA Audiobooks are iPod & iPad compatible! In just a few clicks, send titles to your Windows-formatted device; the ‘Plays on’ icons at this site indicate compatibility. Click here to access eLibrary NJ.

The Libby App by OverDrive

All you need is a library card to access ebooks, audiobooks and more for free! Read & listen to books with just a tap in our award-winning app! Need a library card? Libby may be able to help! Click here to access Libby.

Browse the Linden Public Library’s digital resources.

• ABC-CLIO Health and Wellness
• AHFS Consumer Medication Information
• Alt Health Watch
• Artfilms
• Black Life in America
• Boundless
• Brainfuse HelpNow
• Consumer Health Complete
• DigiFind-IT
• EBSCO Host
• eLibraryNJ
• ERIC
• Explora PL
• Explora Primary School
• Fiero Code
• FinancialFit
• Freading
• Freegal
• Got Resume Builder
• Health Source Consumer Edition
• Health Source Nursing/ Academic Edition
• Heritage Hub
• Hispanic Life in America
• Hoopla
• Jersey Clicks
• Learning Express
• Literary Reference Center
• Mango Languages
• MiddleSearch Plus
• My Heritage
• Newark Star Ledger
• Novelist
• Novelist K-8
• Peterson’s Test and Career Prep
• Points of View Reference Center
• Primary Search
• Referencia Latina
• Salud en Espanol
• Teacher Reference Center
• Universal Class
• Weiss Ratings
• World Book Online

Browse the Linden Public Library’s digital resources by subject.

• General
• Career
• Citizenship
• Consumer / Financial
• E-Books
• Educator Resources
• Geneology
• Health
• Learning
• Multilingual
• Reader’s Advisory
• Research
• Youth Resources

Novelist

NoveList is a comprehensive readers’ advisory solution for fiction lovers. With an intuitive interface and extensive proprietary content, NoveList answers the question: What should I read next? Click here to access Novelist.

Novelist K-8

NoveList K-8 is your solution for integrating fiction across the curriculum. With a fun and intuitive interface, and extensive proprietary content, NoveList K-8 will be the resource you and your young readers turn to when looking for the next book to read. Click here to access Novelist K-8.

Brainfuse HelpNow

Brainfuse HelpNow is an all-in-one suite of tutoring services designed for a wide range of academic needs – whether it’s tackling a tough homework problem, mastering a particular topic, or writing a paper. Their Adult Learning Center contains a library of rich adult learning content (GED) and live, professional assistance in resume/cover letter writing, U.S. citizenship prep, MS Office Essential Skills Series, and more! They also offer a Foreign Language Lab with Spanish Speaking Support. Click here to access Brainfuse HelpNow.

Learning Express – Ciudadanía

Recursos para ayudarle en su camino hacia la ciudadanía estadounidense. Click here to access Learning Express – Ciudadanía.

Learning Express – Recursos Para Hispanohablantes

Herramientas de aprendizaje, carrera y ciudadanía en español Click here to access Learning Express – Recursos Para Hispanohablantes.

Mango Languages

Aprenda conversaciones de la vida real con audio de hablantes nativos y contexto cultural para que pueda hablar como un local. También se incluyen clases de ESL. Descarga la aplicación móvil o accede desde tu ordenador. Click here to access Mango Languages.

Referencia Latina

Esta base de datos en español en texto completo cubre una amplia gama de temas dentro y fuera del mundo académico. Ofrece contenido de una variedad de fuentes, incluidos libros de referencia, revistas de interés general e informes de salud. Click here to access Referencia Latina.

Salud en Espanol

Esta base de datos proporciona informes sobre temas específicos que cubren todos los aspectos de la salud y el bienestar, incluidos resúmenes de enfermedades, afecciones, procedimientos y tratamientos. Salud en Español es el recurso integral para informes basados en evidencia y hojas informativas en español. Click here to access Salud En Espanol.

Artfilms

Watch art films online anytime, anywhere. Masterclasses, documentaries, interviews, content that can entertain, educate and inform: Artfilms streams thousands of videos from top artists and producers. Click here to access Artfilms.

Brainfuse HelpNow

Brainfuse HelpNow is an all-in-one suite of tutoring services designed for a wide range of academic needs – whether it’s tackling a tough homework problem, mastering a particular topic, or writing a paper. Their Adult Learning Center contains a library of rich adult learning content (GED) and live, professional assistance in resume/cover letter writing, U.S. citizenship prep, MS Office Essential Skills Series, and more! They also offer a Foreign Language Lab with Spanish Speaking Support. Click here to access Brainfuse HelpNow.

Explora PL

The new Explora experience for schools and public libraries ensures that students, educators and library patrons can quickly find the reliable information they need to complete homework and research projects, deliver robust school curriculum, achieve their professional goals, learn new skills and hobbies, and satisfy their intellectual curiosity. Now included in Explore Public Libraries are Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center, Home Imporvement Reference Center, Small Business Reference Center, and Legal Information Reference Center. Click here to access Explora PL.

Fiero Code

Fiero Code is a self-paced learn-to-code software for kids ages 8-18. Through hundreds of coding tutorials and dozens of real-world projects, this high-impact educational e-resource prepares the youth in your library community for jobs and provides meaningful life skills such as critical thinking and problem solving. Click here to access Fiero Code.

FinancialFit

FinancialFit offers short, easy-to-understand personal finance lessons, videos and interactive tools that empower you — no matter your current financial situation — to make informed financial decisions and achieve your financial goals. Click here to access FinancialFit.

Learning Express

Whatever your goal, LearningExpress Library’s resources will help you succeed. Each of our Learning Centers offers the practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, eBooks, and information you need to achieve the results you want – at school, at work, or in life. Looking to land a job? You’ll find an entire Learning Center dedicated to helping you get the one that’s right for you. Click here to access Learning Express.

Mango Languages

Learn real-life conversations with native-speaker audio and cultural context so that you can speak like a local. Also included are ESL classes. Download the mobile app or access from your computer. Click here to access Mango Languages.

Universal Class

Universal Class for libraries is an online educational service providing a diverse offering of learning courses for people interested in the lifelong pursuit of knowledge. There are more than 500 courses that you can take at any time without waiting for sessions to start or end. Once in a course, you will watch engaging videos and receive feedback from friendly instructors. Click here to access Universal Class.

DigiFind-IT

DigiFind-IT is an online digital collection of Linden Public Library’s historical newspapers, books, and yearbooks. Click here to access DigiFind-IT.

Heritage Hub

Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. HeritageHub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900’s, and original obituary images. Access is available 24/7. Click here to access Heritage Hub.

My Heritage

MyHeritage Library Edition includes billions of historical documents from more than 48 countries, millions of historical photos, public records, indexes and additional resources. Available in 42 languages, MyHeritage Library Edition is the industry’s most multilingual family history research database. Click here to access My Heritage.