National Geographic Magazine Archives

We’re excited to tell you about the National Geographic Magazine Archives library database that provides access to over 100 years of this popular journal. You can enjoy thousands of breathtaking photographs and articles. The archive begins with the very first issue published in October, 1888, and runs through to 1994. The issues are presented in their entirety including all articles and advertising.

You can search for articles by keyword, by subject, by country and by time period. There is also a separate search feature for just the amazing images.

When reading an issue, there are some useful viewing options, such as zooming in, full screen view, and you can also print articles. Another cool feature is that you can create an account and then save articles for viewing next time that you login. Don’t delay, head over to the National Geographic Magazine Archives! All you need is your library card.

3M Cloud Library eBooks

We are very excited to announce the arrival of the 3M Cloud Library! The 3M Cloud Library is an eBooks-only service that offers titles we can’t get through Overdrive. It’s a supplemental service and we won’t be duplicating titles from our Overdrive collection.

To read 3M Cloud Library books you’ll need to download the app for the device that you would like to read books on. There are apps for PC, Mac, iPhone/iPad/iTouch, Android and Nook. If you have an eReader that can’t run one of those apps, then you download the book to your computer and transfer it to your device via USB.

Take a look at our 3M Cloud Library catalog and check out a book today with your library card. For more information including steps to getting set up and video tutorials visit our 3M Cloud Library InfoGuide.

Dance In Video

Dance in Video contains five hundred hours of dance productions and documentaries by the most influential performers and companies of the 20th century. Selections cover ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, experimental, and improvisational dance, as well as forerunners of the forms and the pioneers of modern concert dance.

Stream video to your mobile device! All video can now be viewed on iPhone & Android smartphones operating on 3G network or better

It’s time to face the music and enjoy Dance In Video! All you need is your library card number.

Access Video on Demand

Access Video On Demand is a new streaming video database we have to offer that has something for everyone. Subjects covered include Art and Architecture, Career Planning, Languages, Literature and Home How-To. As well as browsing and searching for videos, you can also view videos by specific producer/channel. These special collections include BBC, History Channel, TED, Ken Burns and National Geographic.

No software is required, you watch the videos in your web browser, and they are always available. You can create your own video playlists and the videos will also work on your mobile device. Each video has a table of contents so if you are looking for something specific within a video, you can jump right to it. Take a look at Access Video On Demand and you’re sure to find something of interest. All you need is your library card!

Sign Savvy: A Dictionary & Phrase Builder For American Sign Language

American Sign Language (ASL) is the third most common non-English language used in the United States behind Spanish and Chinese. We have a new tool at the library to help you learn it, introducing Signing Savvy!

American Sign Language (ASL) is different from spoken languages because it is a visual language and it is difficult to learn ASL from a book alone. Static images on a page and text just do not convey the flow and motion of the language. Using Signing Savvy’s video dictionary and related tools can help you learn and practice sign language. It is also a great reference to use on-the-fly when you need to know a particular sign.

Head over to Signing Savvy either through our databases page or through this direct link. Click ‘Sign Up’ and create your personal account and away you go for unlimited access. Once you have an account you can also use the convenient Signing Savvy mobile app.

Download Signing Savvy from the Apple App Store

Download Signing Savvy from the Android App Store