eResources & Library Apps
All Delaware databases are brought to you by the State of Delaware, Division of Libraries in partnership with your local library.
Location: In-person at the Milford Public Library
Level: Beginning English
Classes: Evening group meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. beginning in the Fall.
Information/Registration: visit www.lcosrehoboth.org, email esl@lcosrehoboth.org, or call 302-515-4385 to learn more.
Documents, artwork, maps, newspapers, slides, photos, audio/video and other important items documenting Delaware’s rich history and culture can now be explored online!
Resources to assist your search for family records. Includes census, birth, marriage, death, church, military, immigration and other records.
The UDLib/SEARCH program provides home access to online magazines, newspapers, and encyclopedias to Delaware’s K-12 students, parents, and teachers (including homeschooled students). Please contact your local school or public librarian for more information.
Practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, eBooks, and information you need to achieve the results you want—at school, at work, or in life.
Full text for more than 2,000 magazines & general reference publications. Covering virtually every subject area of general interest, it also includes reference books and biographical articles, more than 100,000 primary source documents, and an Image Collection of 235,186 photos, maps and flag.
Contains book reviews and book lists for all ages: children, teens and adults. Locate books to read by describing a plot or find similar titles and authors for books already enjoyed. Users can also search a series name to get a list of titles in the series.
Includes 30 million business profiles & 220 million residents. Ideal for sales leads mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, much more! (For access scroll to the bottom of the Terms & Conditions & click the checkbox to accept, then click on continue, enter your 14-digit public library barcode and click Log On.)
You can learn anything. For free. For everyone. Forever.
Learn anything, anytime and anywhere. High quality, online courses to help you learn the skills needed to achieve your goals. Courses are not just tutorials; they are real. They include lessons, exams, assignments, discussion boards and an instructor to help you master the learning outcomes.
All Library Apps are brought to you by the State of Delaware, Division of Libraries in partnership with your local library.
Link: Delaware Library Catalog Mobile App Information
Download our FREE mobile app and access the library catalog, manage your library account, find a Delaware Library Consortium member library and more.
- Download for Android phone/Google Play
- Download for iPhone or iPad/Apple Store
With the app, you can:
Access the entire Delaware Library Catalog:
- Search for books, movies and music and more
- Place holds
- Find library events
- Scan/Search an ISBN to place a hold
Manage your account:
- Library card in app (show for scanning when checking out in libraries)
- Check the status of your holds
- Linked Accounts (add other library cards to the app to keep track of your families accounts)
- Cancel holds
- Check due dates
- Renew items
- View your account balance
Find a library:
- Get library locations and directions from Google maps
- Get library hours and phone numbers
Ask a question:
- Click to call feature
Connect and share:
The OverDrive app is being replaced with the Libby App as of February 2022 for NEW USERS.
New users will only be able to download the Libby App.
Note: If you have the OverDrive app, it will still work & be supported but if you delete it, you won’t be able to get it back.
What is Libby?
Libby is the newest app from OverDrive, inspired by libraries and user feedback, designed to get people reading as quickly and seamlessly as possible. If you haven’t already, we encourage everyone to download the free Libby APP! You can also visit the Libby Help site for more information.
What does this mean for current OverDrive app users?
When the OverDrive app is removed from app stores, users who already have it installed can continue to use it with no disruption. OverDrive will continue to provide help and support resources for the OverDrive app.
What about our OverDrive website?
Our digital collection will continue to be available as a browser-based experience.
What is our library doing to address this change?
We will be adding the Libby icon/link to download the Libby app. We will continue to have OverDrive for desktop users. If you need help use OverDrive Help for troubleshooting.
What if I have more questions?
OverDrive’s Resource Center has additional information.
What’s all the hoopla?
hoopla is a digital media service offered by Delaware Public Libraries that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! Download the hoopla app to your device, sign-in with your Delaware Library Card. Don’t have a library card yet, sign-up online today. It’s all FREE!
With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately through your desktop browser or hoopla mobile app. You can download to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later where Wi-Fi may be unavailable. Titles are automatically returned and removed from your device at the end of the lending period.
hoopla has an abundance of titles to choose from, with more being added daily. It’s like having your Delaware public library at your fingertips. Anytime. Anywhere.
Sign up!
- Visit hoopladigital.com
- Choose “Get Started Today” to open sign-up window
- Fill out your information (Email, Create Password)
- Type/Choose “Delaware Libraries”
- Choose “Next”
- Enter your library card number (account number)
- That’s it!
Tip: When registering for the first time, search for Delaware Libraries (individual libraries aren’t always listed).
*BingePass: It’s a brand-new way to explore great online content using your Delaware Library Card – and a lot of it! Get unlimited streaming for 7 days with a single borrow. Just update your hoopla app and tap the “More” in the bottom navigation to view hoopla BingePass. hoopladigital.com/browse/binge
*Bonus Borrows! A collection of over 1,100 titles that are available, across all formats and will NOT count against borrow limits! Bonus Borrows are offered 4 times a year and are scheduled for February, May, August, and November!!!
Video: How to find bonus borrows in your hoopla account.
The hoopla app is available on:
Apple TV | androidtv | fire tv | Roku | chromecast | AppStore | Google Play | Amazon
FAQ’s:
Q. How many can I borrow per month?
A. There are 4 borrows allowed per month (by budget). If you check out 4 items within the first week of the month, then you’ve used your limit for that month. It will reset at the beginning of the next month. Note: Even if you check out an item and return it early, that still counts as a borrow towards the 4 item borrows limit. Bonus Borrows do not count against your 4 borrows.
Q. Are there restrictions with Kids’ Cards?
A. Only if you have a My First Delaware Library Card or the Super Library Card. These two are restricted from borrowing items considered mature content as follows:
- Borrowing for Television rated TV14 or worse will be prohibited.
- Borrowing for Parental Advisory Music will be prohibited.
- Borrowing for Movies rated PG13 or worse will be prohibited.
- Borrowing for Comics rated T or worse will be prohibited.
Q. Can I get assistance directly from hoopla?
A. While playing a title, at the bottom of each title page on the hoopla mobile app or within each content player on the hoopla website, there is a link or icon where you can report an issues or ask a question.
Using submit feedback is another way to get hoopla assistance. At the bottom of the hoopla website is a “submit feedback” link that can be used to start a support ticket. On your mobile device this is found by pressing the help icons, (!) or (?) under “Settings”.
Q. Are there help sheets in Spanish (Español)?
A. Link to materials in Spanish/Español
Link: Flipster Web Login
Read digital copies of magazines on your computer, smartphone, or tablet using your library card! Choose from many popular titles for adults, teens, and kids with no holds and no limits.
The Hightest-Rated language-learning app! Mango Languages offers language courses with Adaptive Learning Technology for learning centered around you
- Over 70 world languages and more than 20 English courses
- Specialty Courses that cover a range of culturally specific topics
- Downloadable lessons for offline access
- Bluetooth syncing and auto play for hands-free learning
- Study reminders for staying on track
- Additional Family Profiles for group learning
- Placement tests to begin exactly where your skillset suits you
- Nightmode avaiable for iOSS
Kanopy is a video streaming service that provides instant access to thousands of critically acclaimed movies, documentaries and Kid favorites. You can stream on any of your favorite devices; via mobile/tablet apps for iPhone and Android, on your Desktop, and SmartTV apps like Roku, Apple TV, and Fire Stick. Get started with your Delaware Library card at delaware.kanopy.com. Learn more at delawarelibraries.org/kanopy | Kanopy- Getting Started | Kanopy in Spanish/Español
Please note: If you see “Expired”, just click “Reactivate” and this should resolve any login issues. Kanopy has a security feature that every 90 days patrons need to “Reactivate”. Learn more at delawarelibraries.org/kanopy or contact Ask a Librarian DE.
Link: Access World News Research Collection
Explore and stay informed on local, national, and international topics, people, and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources from around the world to around the corner. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Link: Milford Beacon
Search full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and more from current and archived issues of the Milford Beacon. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Link: Black Life in America
The experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media.
