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Teen and Young Adult Services Department: Books and Media

Check out all of HPL's teen programming, books, and resources!

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Books & Media


 


 

Libby

eBooks, digital audiobooks, digital magazines, and streaming videos that can be used on a personal computer, smart phone, e-reader, or tablet. For information on getting started with Libby and help instructions see Libby Help.

Teen BookCloud 

eBooks and audiobooks for middle and high school students, especially strong on classic literature.

Biblioboard

This self-publishing service allows library users to publish their own books as print-ready files or e-books. You can also read ebooks that have been published by others.

Indieflix

Award-winning feature films, documentaries, and short films. After checking out an unlimited 7-day pass, you will be taken to the Indieflix website where you will have to create an account with an email address and a password of your choosing.

ComicsPlus (includes Manga)

Comics, graphic novels, and manga for all ages.                                                                                         

Kanopy

Critically acclaimed movies, documentaries, and foreign films. Use 15 tickets per month to watch movies, TV shows, and other videos.

Boundless 

E-books that can be read on your computer or on devices using their app. Check Out Limit: 3 titles at a time. Check Out Period: 21 days. Holds Limit: 5 items. To learn more on how to use it watch these videos.

Freegal Music

Unlimited streaming music and 3 downloads per week that you can keep permanently.

Qello Concerts

Streaming concerts and music documentaries. Click on the Qello Concerts image to check out a 7-day pass. You will then be linked to the Qello Concerts website.


If using a Hartford Public School Id Number:
For six-digit student ids: 22520000 + student id (22520000######)
For five-digit student ids: 225200000 + student id (225200000#####)


Hartford Public Library 

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