Your Library Card Offers Access to an Array of Electronic Resources!
Hancock County Download Library Resources
Free access to the New York Times and the Libby reading app are made possible through the Hancock County Download Library, a consortium funded by Blue Hill Public Library, Southwest Harbor Public Library, Northeast Harbor Library, Witherle Memorial Library (Castine), Jesup Memorial Library (Bar Harbor), Ellsworth Public Library, Bass Harbor Memorial Library, Buck Memorial Library (Bucksport), and Friend Memorial Library (Brooklin).
Libby – E-Books, E-Audiobooks, and E-Magazines
The Hancock County Download Library collection offers Ellsworth Library patrons access to a hand-curated online library through the Libby app. Use your Kindle PaperWhites or other eReaders with thousands of Libby e-books, e-audiobooks and digital magazines. Access the collection with your card number and password and enjoy a digital library experience through Libby.
Libby Set Up Instructions
- Install Libby for Android, iOS, or Fire tablets from overdrive.com/apps/libby. Or, visit libbyapp.com in your web browser.
- In the Libby app, follow the prompts to find the Hancock County Download Library (not Ellsworth Library!) and sign in with your valid Ellsworth Library card and last four digits of your phone number.
- Browse for titles! 3 titles may be borrowed at a time.
- Borrowed titles appear on your Shelf and download to the app automatically when you’re on WiFi, so you can read them when you’re offline.
- On your Shelf, tap loans at the top of the screen. From there, you can: Tap Read With… to choose whether you’d like to open a book in Kindle (U.S. libraries only) or Libby.
- Tap Open In Libby, Open Magazine, or Open Audiobook to start reading or listening in the app.
- Tap Manage Loan to see options like Renew Loan and Return Early.
For more detailed assistance visit help.libbyapp.com.
New York Times – Print, Free In-Library Basic Access and Free 24-Hour All Access
Since 2024 the Ellsworth Public Library has been pleased to offer our patrons free Basic Access and free All Access to The New York Times. Enjoy daily breaking news, award-winning journalism, multimedia content, and special features, and access the world’s most distinguished paper of record through the Hancock County Download Library. Thank you to the Friends of Ellsworth Public Library for funding this!
In-Library for Basic Access:
- Visit the NYTimes.com website on our wifi or public computers.
- When prompted, log in through an account without a New York Times subscription.
- Enjoy Basic Access to the New York Times.
Outside Library Property For Full Access:
- Click this link. Your code will auto-populate in the input field.
- Click “Redeem” and follow the instructions to register for a New York Times account or log in.
- If you already have a New York Times subscription, you must use a different e mail address or cancel your subscription.
- Enjoy All Access to the New York Times.
With All Access , you receive 24 hours of free subscription to Full Access to NYTimes Online, which includes:
- News
- Games
- Cooking
- Wirecutter
- The Athletic
More Digital Library Resources:
Kanopy
Get free access to thousands of movies with your library card at Kanopy.com, a premier streaming service providing access to thousands of acclaimed movies, documentaries, indie films, and classics. Add your Ellsworth Public Library card number to create an account. Receive to five borrows per month and unlimited access to Kanopy Kids.
Thanks to the Friends of Ellsworth Public Library for funding this service!
Free In-Library Access to the Ellsworth American
We are excited to announce that all patrons and visitors now have full access to the complete online edition of the Ellsworth American when on Library wi-fi. The Ellsworth American is an award-winning, historic, locally-owned weekly newspaper serving Hancock County, and is known as Maine’s oldest weekly.
A big thank you to the Ellsworth American for this free in-library access at Ellsworth Library!
CloudLibrary
CloudLibrary allows you to borrow and read e-books, e-audiobooks magazines, newspapers and other digital content with your library card for free! Browse Ellsworth Library’s collection on CloudLibrary and pick up the newest popular titles on smartphones, tablets, and e-readers. Please note: If your library card number has fewer than 14 digits, please include the letters ell before your number when signing in.
Freegal
Freegal provides instant, free access to a vast catalog of music from major labels and independent artists, plus music videos and audiobooks. Enjoy unlimited streaming and download up to 5 songs per week for your personal collection. Create and share personal, curated play lists with friends and family. All you need is your library card and your device.
Digital Maine Library
The Digital Maine Library provides Maine residents with access to thousands of magazines, newspapers, and online learning tools at no charge. Whether you are researching for school, looking for job resources, or exploring genealogy, DML offers reputable, full-text content, 24/7. Available to all in the state of Maine.
Try some of what the Digital Maine Library offers!
- Alt HealthWatch – A full-text alternative health research database focusing on complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness.
- Auto Repair Source – The most accurate, authoritiative and up-to-date “do-it-yourself” service and repair information for thousandsof domestic and imported cars, SUVs, vans and light trucks, including step-by-step information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins and recalls.
- Business Source Complete – full-text coverage of top business, management and economics journals and periodical covering topics such as accounting, banking, finance, international business, marketing sales and more.
- Entrepreneurial Studies Source – An essential full-text database for business students and researchers covering the latest insights in entrepreneurship and small business ownership. Search from hundreds of full-text journals, books, company profiles and videos.
- Explora – a collection of databases with an easy-to-use interface tailored for the needs of college prep students, high school students, middle (6-8 grade) students, K-5 students and public library patrons.
- Health Databases for medical health professionals – Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition, and Medline with Full Text (for medical health professionals).
- Legal Information Source – a database designed to assist the public in understanding the complex world of law and legal matters of all kinds.
- Hobbies & Crafts Reference Guide – “How to” and creative do-it-yourself ideas that meet the interests of nearly every hobby enthusiast.
- Home Improvement Source – detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of do-it-yourself home improvement and repair projects.
- Primary historical document and genealogical databases
- History Reference Source
- Maine Memory Network
- American FactFinder
- Ancestry Library Edition (in-library use only)
- And more.
- LearningExpress Resources – the job & career accelerator center, the resource for online test prep for high school studies & equivalency, career changes & US citizenship testing, and resources for college prep & university success.
- Encyclopedias, educational resources and videos for all ages:
- Middle Search Plus – full text database of popular middle school magazines, reference e-books, primary source documents and videos. Title include Discover, Ranger Rick, TIME, Science News and more.
- Maine Secretary of State Kids’ Page – Info for K-12 on the State of Maine as well as links to other student programs from the Secretary of State’s Office
Community Resources
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