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Part of the LearningExpress Library online learning platform. Learn the fundamentals of computers, the internet and popular software applications.

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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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Browse, check out and download e-books and audiobooks to your computer or device. Formerly called Axis 360.

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Fall 2024 update: BrainHQ is temporarily unavailable and we are working to restore access.
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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More than 1,000 award-winning art and craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.

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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.

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Check out magazines to read on your computer or on your mobile device. Enjoy magazines such as Ranger Rick, Zoobooks, Horn Book Magazine, Muse, Ask, Click, Highlights, and Cricket.

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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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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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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.
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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.
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Check out, stream, or download video, music, audiobooks, comics, and e-books. Only available to Jefferson County residents.

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The Kanopy Kids collection of streaming movies is appropriate for children ages 2 - 8. Only available to Jefferson County residents.

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Watch over 26,000 independent, international, classic, or documentary films, including the Great Courses. Only available to Jefferson County residents.

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Browse, check out, and download e-books and e-magazines to your computer or device using the Libby app or Libby app website.

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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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Online language learning resource created by PhDs and approved by linguists. Teaches real conversations in 71 languages and makes it fun. Create an account to track your progress.

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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

All-you-can-read digital newsstand with thousands of the world's most popular newspapers and magazines.

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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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