The Palm Beach County Library System is offering free temporary e-cards for those who do not have a library card and are unable or reluctant to visit a branch to help limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Members are encouraged to use the available virtual services.
Visit www.pbclibrary.org/coronavirus-virtual-library to sign up for the e-card and get access to the following:
• E-books (cloudLibrary, cloudLibrary Express, Hoopla, OverDrive): A large collection of fiction and nonfiction for all interests.
• Audiobooks (cloudLibrary, cloudLibrary Express, Hoopla): Enjoy listening to a book on your computer or mobile device.
• Magazines (Flipster): 66 titles of full-page, full-color magazines to view on your computer or mobile device.
• Music (Hoopla and Freegal): Stream or download music from your favorite artists.
• E-movies and e-TV Shows (Hoopla): Download or stream movies and TV shows to view on your computer or mobile device.
Library officials also encourage residents to use the following online research resources:
• Career Transitions for career guidance.
• Learning Express for online learning and skills test.
• Tutor.com for homework help and career assistance.
• Value Line & Morning Star to track investments.
• Consumer Reports for product information.
• MedLine Plus for information about medical conditions, diseases and wellness.
• Legal Forms to create a will and other legal documents.
• Tech Talk for tips and tricks in technology and communication.
Learn more at www.pbclibrary.org.
