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BiblioBoard Library E-books

Featuring a vast digital collection of e-books, articles, images, photographs, maps, and pamphlets on many subjects and genres. Discover local content from self-published authors and top indie e-books. No waitlists or holds.

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BrainHQ

January 2025 update: We are still working to restore access to BrainHQ.
Online brain-training system designed by an international team of neuroscientists. Improve your brain health with fun exercises and games that continuously adapt to your unique performance. Think faster, focus better, and remember more.

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Flipster Downloadable Magazines & Newspapers

Check out magazines to read on your computer or on your mobile device. Magazine topics include academic, business, entertainment, family and kids, fitness and health, food and cooking, hobbies and DIY, home and garden, lifestyle, news and politics, religion, science and technology, sports, travel and regional, and women’s interest.



Freegal Music+ Music

Stream music from a collection of about 16 million songs, including Sony Music's catalog of legendary artists, on your computer or mobile device.

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Gale eBooks E-books Encyclopedias

A collection of electronic encyclopedias and reference books covering diversity, mental health, business, medicine, technology, nation and world, science, history, law, environment, arts, education, literature, religion, social science, and biography. Download PDF chapters to your computer or mobile device. Formerly Gale Virtual Reference Library.

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Generations Online

Interactive program that provides step-by-step email, internet, and device guides for seniors with no computer experience. Website not available from home, but the apps are available for home use. Includes "Memories: Generation to Generation," a feature specially designed to link school children with seniors.
Website available only inside the library.

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HelpNow – Live Tutors

Online homework help, with tutors available 2 p.m. - 11 p.m. Get help in English, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Studies and Adult Education topics. Services include a writing lab, skill building lessons, language lab, virtual study rooms, and flashcards.
alternate title: tutoring
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LinkedIn Learning

Previously known as Lynda.com. Online learning platform with courses taught by industry professionals on software, computer programming, web design, photography, video, job and career skills and more. Create an account to access over 4,200 video courses free with your library card. If LinkedIn Learning asks for a Library ID, try entering "jeffcolibrary." 

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MyJCPL Mobile App

Access the library on the go with the mobile app. With the MyJCPL app you can:

  • Search for books, movies and other materials
  • Scan ISBN barcodes of books, wherever you see them, to see if they are in our collection
  • Leave your library card at home and use your digital card in app to check out in the library
  • Check out items with your device's camera
  • View and renew your checkouts and manage your holds
  • Manage your Shelves
  • Find the nearest library and easily see open hours
  • Find events and classes to attend

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TumbleBooks E-books Interactive E-books

An online collection of animated talking picture books and chapter books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. Includes story books, read alongs, e-books, graphic novels, nonfiction, videos, math stories, books in Spanish, playlists, and puzzles and games. Search or browse in Spanish, French, or English.
Grades K-6

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