COVID-19
Library Updates & Resources
LPCPL’s Library Online +
Here at LPCPL, we believe libraries are centers of community life with a focus on reading, lifelong learning, and public involvement. We welcome and invite all into the library, and at this time, we hope you will visit us online. In response to the COVID-19 crisis, many of our online resource vendors are extending additional access to their resources. These are listed below.
For the complete listing of resources go to LPCPL’s library online to find eBooks, digital magazines, downloadable audiobooks, streaming movies, and online research and learning tools. If you don’t have a Library card you can get immediate access by signing up for an Online Borrowing Card (OBR) on our catalog home page.
If you have questions, check Frequently Asked Questions or contact us directly at 219-362-6156.
Additional Offerings
OverDrive/Libby
Access 4,200 eBook editions of classic literary simultaneously with other users.
Scholastic Learn at Home
An online site live with 5 days of learning to support off-site education.
Kanopy
Selected films are now credit free. Kanopy Kids and Great Courses do not count against your 10 credtis.
Flipster
All magazines are now accessible through Online Borrower’s Card available on Catalog home page.
Ancestry
Ancestry is available everywhere while library buildings are closed. Access through library account.
Gale
Gale is opening access to a COVID-19 Resource Center for online learning and training material. Use password “open” to access.
Ebsco
Follett
Free access to eLearning material for Lightbox and AV2 World Language books through June 30.
Serial Box
Digital audio and reading platform and publisher that delivers ongoing stories on SmartPhone.
The Internet Archive
Intended for readers and writers to publish new user-generated stories in different genres.
RedShelf
RedShelf is partnering with the publishers to provide up to 7 free eBooks through May 30th.
Archive of Our Own
Make profiles, create works, post comments, give Kudos, participate in Challenges, and more.
MackinVIA
They are providing free access to all of its Mackin Classic ebooks for all schools until the end of 2020.
Wattpad
Intended for readers and writers to publish new user-generated stories in different genres.
Fanfiction
Fanfiction archive and forum where fanfic writers and readers gather to share their passion.
ScribD
Repository of eBooks, eAudios, eMagazines, and other documents free for 30 days.