Along with the physical materials in our Library Catalog and Kids' Catalog, the library provides access to a wealth of digital media and resources. It's all free with your library card.
Readers' Advisory
- Author Check - Find out when your favorite author releases a new book.
- Fantastic Fiction - Browse new fiction and find series listed in order.
- New Book Alerts - Receive an email with new items added by the library.
- Select Reads - Sign up for reading recommendations on topics of your choosing.
Databases, Business & Financial
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A to Z databases - Search this reference database to find businesses, people, and jobs.
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Florida Electronic Library - Search magazines, books, newspapers and more.
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Morning Star - Find reports and analysis of stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs.
- Value Line - Access investment research on companies, industries, markets and economies.
- Wall Street Journal and Barron's - Read these text-based papers, provided every morning. Enter your library card number for access.
Digital Media
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Cloud Library - Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks.
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Hoopla - Borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks comics, music, and movies.
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Kanopy - Borrow movies, documentaries, foreign films and more.
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New York Times - Use our library subscription for full access.
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New York Times - At home - Redeem the access code and log in. Access will last 24 hours.
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Libby - New! Our digital magazines have moved to Libby. Borrow current and past issues.
Genealogy
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Ancestry for Libraries - Find billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more. Available for in-library use only.
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Charlotte County Genealogical Society - Connect with other local researchers.
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Family Search - Search this collection of genealogical and historical records.
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Heritage Quest - Access genealogical and historical sources for more than 60 countries, with coverage dating back as early as the 1700s.