Research and Learn
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has the tools you need for any research or informational need. The Library provides free access to newspaper and magazine articles, homework help, genealogy, job and career help, financial resources, and more. These resources help you find quality materials that you can trust.
Please note, some resources require your library card or ONE Access ID number and PIN to access resources outside the Library.
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Kanopy Kids
Stream a selection of educational and enriching videos on Kanopy Kids with developmentally appropriate, age-based ratings from Common Sense Media, as well as additional parental controls. Kanopy Kids categories include TV Series, Learning Languages, Animated Storybooks, Anime Favorites, Classic Films and Movies for the Whole Family. Kanopy Kids has unlimited views.
Getting started:
If you are a first time user, create a Kanopy account by clicking the "Sign Up" button. When creating your account, enter your name, email address and select a password. An email will be sent to you with a verification link. Click on the link sent in the email and it will ask you to select your Library (Charlotte Mecklenburg Library) and enter your Charlotte Mecklenburg Library barcode and PIN number.
Access the Collection
- Click the "Access Now" button
- Enter through the main Kanopy site, and click on "Kids" in the upper right corner. Click again to toggle out of Kids Mode and return to the main Kanopy collection.
- Download the Kanopy app for Android, Apple, and Amazon Fire tablets.
- Kanopy can be streamed on your desktop computer, tablets, smartphones, and TV apps.
- Click here for supported devices.
Borrowing
Kanopy Kids has unlimited plays! New videos are added each month.
Parents can set a four-digit pin to prevent kids from viewing a title that has not been approved for viewing in Kanopy Kids. Learn more here.
Need Help?
Click on the "Support" link in the footer of the Kanopy site. Help articles on creating accounts, using the website, mobile and tv apps, and more are available.
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Learning Express/PrepStep
Suite of highly-acclaimed eLearning solutions which provide interactive tutorials, practice tests, e-books, flashcards and articles for academic skill-building, standardized test preparation, career development and more.
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Libby by OverDrive
OverDrive/Libby is a collection of e-books, digital audiobooks, and digital magazines offered by the library. E-books, audiobooks, and magazines can be downloaded to your computer, tablet, (including Kindle), or mobile device for offline reading or listening.
Libby by OverDrive is a collection of e-books, digital audiobooks, and digital magazines offered by the library. E-books, audiobooks, and magazines can be downloaded to your computer, tablet, (including Kindle), or mobile device for offline reading or listening. Libby by OverDrive e-book titles can be read online using OverDrive Read and audiobooks can be listened to online using OverDrive Listen. Mobile and tablet customers, download Libby app for iOS and Android.
Getting Started
All you need to get started is your Charlotte Mecklenburg Library card number or ONE Access account number.
Access the Collection
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Click the "Access Now" button below
- Libby is OverDrive's app, designed to get you reading as quickly and seamlessly as possible. Learn more about Libby and find help here.
- Kindle users will download the OverDrive app in the Amazon app store.
Borrowing
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You can have a maximum of 20 items checked to you out at any given time. For example, if three items are returned, you can check out three more to get back to 20. This limit is not effected by the day of the month. Digital magazine checkouts do not count towards your limit.
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The default lending period for ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines is two weeks. The settings menu will let you customize your lending period to 7 days, 14 days, or 21 days.
If items are check out, place a hold. Customers are allowed 10 holds on their account at any given time. You will be contacted by email when your item is available to check out. You'll see an option to renew a title on your Loans page three days before it expires, as long as there are no holds. If the title has holds, you can request it again.
Return items when you are finished or they will be automatically returned when they are due so you never accumulate late fees!
Tips
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Not all devices are compatible with Libby for OverDrive. Check the list of compatible devices.
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Only interested in seeing content for Kids or Teens? Check out our Kids Reading Room and Teens Reading Room.
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Looking for business, entrepreneurialism or job-related information? Access these resources on the Business Shelf.
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Using Libby for OverDrive on your Kindle e-Reader? This tutorial will get you started.
Need additional help with the Libby for OverDrive site? Check here for troubleshooting or contact your local Library.
OverDrive/Libby es una colección de libros electrónicos y audiolibros digitales disponible a través de la biblioteca. Los libros electrónicos y los audiolibros se pueden descargar a su computadora, tableta (incluyendo a las tabletas Kindle) o dispositivo móvil. Los títulos de libros electrónicos de OverDrive/Libby se pueden leer en línea usando OverDrive Read y los audiolibros se pueden escuchar en línea usando OverDrive Listen. ¡La transmisión de video también está disponible! Los usuarios de móviles y tabletas pueden descargar la aplicación Libby para iOS y Android.
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No todos los dispositivos son compatibles con OverDrive/Libby. Consulte la lista de los dispositivos compatibles.
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¿Le interesa ver solo el contenido para niños o adolescentes? Échele un vistazo a nuestra Sala de lectura infantil y a nuestra Sala de lectura juvenil.
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¿Busca información empresarial o laboral? Haga clic aquí para acceder al Estante de negocios.
Todo lo que necesita para comenzar es su número de tarjeta de la Biblioteca de Charlotte Mecklenburg o su número de cuenta ONE Access. Puede retirar hasta 20 artículos con un período máximo de préstamo de 21 días. También puede pedir los artículos que actualmente estén prestados. Devuelva los artículos cuando haya terminado o se devolverán automáticamente cuando se venzan. ¡Nunca se acumularán cargos por artículos atrasados! ¿Necesita ayuda con OverDrive/Libby? Consulte aquí para obtener ayuda o comuníquese con su biblioteca local.
¿Tiene un dispositivo móvil? Actualmente hay dos maneras para usar OverDrive.
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Libby es una nueva aplicación desarrollada por OverDrive, diseñada para que su experiencia de lectura sea más rápida y fácil. Obtenga más información sobre Libby y encuentre ayuda aquí.
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Libby by OverDrive Digital Magazines
Libby by OverDrive Magazines is a collection digital magazines offered by the library that can be read in the Libby app. Magazines can be downloaded to your computer, tablet, (including Kindle), or mobile device for offline reading. Mobile and tablet customers, download the Libby app for iOS and Android.
Getting Started
All you need to get started is your Charlotte Mecklenburg Library card number or ONE Access account number.
Access the Collection
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Click the "Access Now" button below
- Libby is OverDrive's app, designed to get you reading as quickly and seamlessly as possible. Learn more about Libby and find help here.
Borrowing
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Digital magazine checkouts are unlimited.
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When possible 3 years of back issues are avaiable for magazines.
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The default lending period for magazines is two weeks. The settings menu will let you customize your lending period to 7 days, 14 days, or 21 days.
Return magazines when you are finished or they will be automatically returned when they are due so you never accumulate late fees!
Need additional help with the Libby/OverDrive site? Check here for troubleshooting or contact your local Library.
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Libby by OverDrive: Kids Collection
Libby by OverDrive: Kids Collection offers e-books, digital audiobooks, and streaming videos. The Kids Collection includes picture books, youth fiction, youth nonfiction, and more.
Kids can browse, sample, place holds and borrow titles appropriate for their age range and reading level. No adult content will appear in the search results. Libby by OverDrive titles can be accessed from a desktop using OverDrive Read or Listen. Mobile and tablet customers, download the Libby app for iOS and Android.
Getting Started
All you need to get started is your Charlotte Mecklenburg Library card number or ONE Access account number.
Access the Collection
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Click the "Access Now" button.
- Libby is OverDrive's app, designed to get you reading as quickly and seamlessly as possible. Learn more about Libby and find help here.
Borrowing
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You can have a maximum of 20 items checked to you out at any given time. For example, if three items are returned, you can check out three more to get back to 20. This limit is not effected by the day of the month.
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The default lending period for ebooks and audiobooks is two weeks. The settings menu will let you customize your lending period to 7 days, 14 days, or 21 days.
If items are check out, place a hold. Customers are allowed 10 holds on their account at any given time. You will be contacted by email when your item is available to check out. You'll see an option to renew a title on your Loans page three days before it expires, as long as there are no holds. If the title has holds, you can request it again.
Return items when you are finished or they will be automatically returned when they are due so you never accumulate late fees!
Tips
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Not all devices are compatible with Libby by OverDrive. Check the list of compatible devices.
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Using Libby by OverDrive on your Kindle e-Reader? This tutorial will get you started.
Need additional help with the Libby by OverDrive site? Check here for troubleshooting or contact your local Library.
La sala de lectura electrónica OverDrive: Colección infantil ofrece libros electrónicos, audiolibros digitales y videos en tiempo real. La colección infantil incluye libros ilustrados, ficción juvenil, libros de conocimiento y más. Los niños pueden navegar y pedir prestados títulos apropiados para su de edad y nivel de lectura. Ningún contenido para adultos aparecerá en los resultados de búsqueda. Se puede acceder a los artículos de OverDrive desde una computadora. Los usuarios de móviles y tabletas pueden descargar la aplicación Libby para iOS y Android.
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No todos los dispositivos son compatibles con OverDrive. Consulte la lista de los dispositivos compatibles.
Todo lo que necesita para comenzar es su número de tarjeta de la Biblioteca de Charlotte Mecklenburg o su número de cuenta ONE Access. Puede retirar hasta 20 artículos con un período máximo de préstamo de 21 días.
¿Necesita ayuda con OverDrive? Consulte aquí para obtener ayuda o comuníquese con su biblioteca local.
¿Tiene un dispositivo móvil? Actualmente hay dos maneras para usar OverDrive.
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Libby es una nueva aplicación desarrollada por OverDrive, diseñada para que su experiencia de lectura sea más rápida y fácil. Obtenga más información sobre Libby y encuentre ayuda aquí.
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Libby by OverDrive: Teen Collection
The Libby by OverDrive: Teen Collection site filters the Library's Libby by OverDrive collection to show only Teen content, which gets teens to the titles they want faster!
Browsing can be done by subject, format or genre, and the advanced search feature allows filtering by availability, language, date added, and much more. Click on the "Main Collection" icon to return to the full Libby by OverDrive collection of digital materials. Libby by OverDrive titles can be accessed from a desktop computer using OverDrive Read or Listen. Mobile and tablet customers, download the Libby app for iOS and Android.
Getting Started
All you need to get started is your Charlotte Mecklenburg Library card number or ONE Access account number.
Access the Collection
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Click the "Access Now" button
- Libby is OverDrive's app, designed to get you reading as quickly and seamlessly as possible. Learn more about Libby and find help here.
Borrowing
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You can have a maximum of 20 items checked to you out at any given time. For example, if three items are returned, you can check out three more to get back to 20. This limit is not effected by the day of the month.
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The default lending period for ebooks and audiobooks is two weeks. The settings menu will let you customize your lending period to 7 days, 14 days, or 21 days.
If items are check out, place a hold. Customers are allowed 10 holds on their account at any given time. You will be contacted by email when your item is available to check out. You'll see an option to renew a title on your Loans page three days before it expires, as long as there are no holds. If the title has holds, you can request it again.
Return items when you are finished or they will be automatically returned when they are due so you never accumulate late fees!
Tips
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Not all devices are compatible with Libby by OverDrive. Check the list of compatible devices.
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Using Libby by OverDrive on your Kindle e-Reader? This tutorial will get you started.
Need additional help with the Libby by OverDrive site? Check here for troubleshooting or contact your local Library.
La sala de lectura electrónica OverDrive: Colección juvenil filtra la colección de OverDrive de la biblioteca para mostrar solo contenido para jóvenes. ¡Esto significa que los adolescentes obtienen los artículos que desean más rápido! La navegación se puede realizar por tema, formato o género, y la función de búsqueda avanzada permite filtrar por disponibilidad, idioma, fecha de adición y mucho más. Haga clic en el ícono "Colección principal" para volver a la colección completa de materiales digitales de OverDrive. Se puede acceder a los artículos de OverDrive desde una computadora. Los usuarios de móviles y tabletas pueden descargar la aplicación Libby para iOS y Android.
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No todos los dispositivos son compatibles con OverDrive. Consulte la lista de los dispositivos compatibles.
Todo lo que necesita para comenzar es su número de tarjeta de la Biblioteca de Charlotte Mecklenburg o su número de cuenta ONE Access. Puede retirar hasta 20 artículos con un período máximo de préstamo de 21 días.
¿Necesita ayuda con OverDrive? Consulte aquí para obtener ayuda o comuníquese con su biblioteca local.
¿Tiene un dispositivo móvil? Actualmente hay dos maneras para usar OverDrive.
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Libby es una nueva aplicación desarrollada por OverDrive, diseñada para que su experiencia de lectura sea más rápida y fácil. Obtenga más información sobre Libby y encuentre ayuda aquí.
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Literature Resource Center (Gale)
Literature Resource Center provides articles, critical essays, work and topic overviews, full-text works, and biographies covering authors, their works, and literary movements.
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MakeMake (Libros en español para jóvenes)
MakeMake es una colección de 500 libros electrónicos en español para jóvenes de 3 a 15 años. Esta colección contiene libros interactivos donde los jóvenes pueden leer y escuchar la lectura al mismo tiempo. La interfaz también se encuentra en español para facilitar su uso. La mayoría de los títulos disponibles en MakeMake son libros escritos por autores latinoamericanos. Los libros se pueden abrir y leer en un navegador. No es necesario crear una cuenta. ¡Solo busca el título que te gustaría leer y haz clic en él! MakeMake es apta para dispositivos móviles y puede utilizarse desde tu teléfono o tableta.
MakeMake is a collection of 500 e-books in Spanish for youth ages 3-15. This collection contains interactive books where youth can read and listen to the text at the same time. The interface is also in Spanish to facilitate its use. Most of the titles on MakeMake are books written by Latin American writers. Books can be accessed and read through a browser. No need for an account. Just find the title you would like to read and click! MakeMake is mobile friendly and can be accessed on your phone or tablet.
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MasterFILE Premier
A database of full-text magazines, journals, and reference books, as well as photo, map, and flag files dating back to 1917. Titles include popular magazines like Consumer Reports, Car and Driver, Country Living, Elle, Essence, Good Housekeeping, Harper’s Bazaar, and Popular Mechanics alongside an expansive list of scholarly and trade publications.
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Miss Humblebee's Academy
Miss Humblebee's Academy is an interactive kindergarten-readiness program that introduces children ages three to six to key concepts in math, science, social studies, language and literacy, art, and music. It’s as challenging as it is fun!
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