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Goodbye Overdrive, Hello Libby!

April 25, 2023

Overdrive, the company, is a vendor we use for downloadable library materials. Together with all the public libraries in the state of New Hampshire, we are able to purchase and lease shared content to offer a wide variety of downloadable ebooks, audio books, and magazines.

Overdrive, the app, is going away. Libby, the new app to access our Overdrive content, has been available for a few years now and will officially replace the Overdrive app on May 1st.

Libby is a very user-friendly app and Justine, our Library Director, has posted a few tutorials to help you get started with Libby!

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out by email to rfl@newport.lib.nh.us or by phone at 603-863-3430. You can also reach out to schedule a one-on-one appointment to learn more about Libby and how to access all of the great content right from your smart phone or tablet!

Check out Justine’s tutorials for Libby and other resources on our tutorials page.

Filed Under: Collections, Online resources, Services Tagged With: audiobooks, ebooks, Overdrive

Library Closed Saturday, March 4th

March 4, 2023

The library will be closed today, Saturday March 4th due to the snow storm. While we are physically closed, remember you can download a book, audio book, movie, tv show, music album, and more from one of our streaming services for free with your library card! Check out Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy in the App Store.

Stay safe and cozy tomorrow!

Filed Under: Online resources Tagged With: Announcement, Calendar, Closure, Newport NH

Library Closed Monday, January 22nd

January 22, 2023

The library will be closed tomorrow, Monday January 23rd due to the snow storm. While we are physically closed, remember you can download a book, audio book, movie, tv show, music album, and more from one of our streaming services for free with your library card! Check out Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy in the App Store.

Stay safe and cozy tomorrow!

Filed Under: Online resources Tagged With: Announcement, Calendar, Closure, Newport NH

Download free audiobooks all summer long via SYNC

July 24, 2017

SYNC is a free summer audiobook program for teens 13+ (and adult listeners, too!). From April 27 through August 16, 2017, SYNC will give away two complete audiobook downloads each week, including four outstanding Listening Library titles! Visit www.audiobooksync.com each week for two new audio offerings. Once downloaded, these audios are yours to keep—but hurry, each title is available for one week only!

Filed Under: Online resources, Youth Services

Universal Class Is Here

March 31, 2016

Universal ClassOver 500 online continuing education coursed are now available through the library’s website!

  • Video-based courses for patrons interested in professional or personal growth
  • Learn on your own time at your own pace
  • Wide range of subjects from personal finance to yoga 101
  • Expert instructors giving continual feedback

Click on the link on the library’s website side bar, enter your library card and sign up today.

Filed Under: Online resources, Services

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