During the COVID-19 pandemic, many of our public library systems are offering digital/online services to make up for the loss of in-person services. Check out the guides below for opening up an eCard for your public library.

Saint Paul Public Library System

Locations

SPPL has 13 locations across the city of St. Paul. Follow this link to find the location nearest to your home.

How to Get a Library Card

Signing up for a library card at SPPL is easy to do. Stop in to your nearest library branch. Please bring a photo ID, proof of your date of birth, and proof of your current address. Follow this link for more instructions on how to get your card.

Library Collection

Access the SPPL's large collection of print materials using this link. For eBooks and E-audiobooks access check out the available links (SPPL uses Libby, CloudLibrary, and RB Digital to offer these materials).

eBook & eAudiobooks

Saint Paul Public Library system has eBooks available through several apps including CloudLibrary, Libby (Overdrive), and RB Digital. Find out more about eBooks and eAudiobooks using this link.

Additional Resources

• Homework Help - Access live homework help online or in person. Follow the link for more information and weekly hours.

• Learning Express Library - Learning Express Library includes nearly 1,000 online tutorials, practice tests, and e-books. Covers job search and workplace skills improvement, skill building in reading, writing, math, and basic science, career certification and licensure exam prep, college and grad school entrance test prep, GED test prep, and more. (from sppl.org)

• Innovation Lab - Whether you are a tinkerer, entrepreneur, artist, hobbyist, inventor, or just plain curious, the Innovation Lab has something for you.

• Reading Together - For grades 1-5 the Reading Together program fosters the joy of reading and boosts reading skills through mentorship and creative play. Visit the link for more info.

• workPLACE - Jobs and careers, small business, entrepreneurs, computer and job skills resources and assistance at the library. Visit the link for more info.

• College Admissions Prep - Going to college? Use this resource to help you prep for admission with ACT prep, SAT prep, admission essay writing support and much more.

• Bookmobile - A mobile library servicing much of St. Paul. Follow the link to view schedules and stops.

• Job Search - Get help finding open positions, applying, preparing for interviews and much, much more.

• Digital Literacy Resources

• Tax Assistance - Need support filing your taxes? Check out these useful resources.

• Driver's Training Support - Need help passing your driver's test? Check out these helpful resources.

Ramsey County Public Library System

Locations

The Ramsey County Public Library has 7 locations--Maplewood, Moundsview, New Brighton, North St. Paul, Roseville, Shoreview, and White Bear Lake. Visit this link to look up specific addresses and hours.

How to Get a Library Card

Stop in to any of the 7 locations and see the Circulation desk to ask to be issued a library card. You will need to provide picture identification and proof of your current address. Visit this link for more information.

Library Collection

Access the Ramsey County Library's large collection of print materials using this link.

eBook & eAudiobooks

Ramsey County Library system has eBooks available through several apps including CloudLibrary and RB Digital. Find out more about eBooks and eAudiobooks using this link.

Additional Resources

• Homework Rescue - Online Homework Help

• SmART Pass - Arts access program for county library users. Gain free admission to MIA, Stages Theater Company, Park Square Theater, and much, much more.

• Kids Program - Keep up to date on the many events, programs and resources offered for youngsters 11 and younger.

• Teens Program - Keep up to date on the many events, programs and resources offered for teens.

Washington County Public Library System

Locations

The Washington County Public Library system has 7 locations--Hardwood Creek, Lake Elmo, Oakdale, Park Grove , R.H. Stafford, Valley, and Wildwood Library. Visit this link to look up specific addresses and hours.

How to Get a Library Card

Apply for a library card online using this link.

Library Collection

Access the Washington County Library's large collection of print materials using this link.

eBook & eAudiobooks

Washington County Library system has eBooks available through several apps including CloudLibrary, Libby (Overdrive), and RB Digital. Find out more about eBooks and eAudiobooks using this link.

Additional Resources

• Tools for Caregivers and Kids

• Resources for Teens

• Resources for Adults

• Virtual Programs - Includes online story times, virtual books clubs, fix-it clinics, online art classes, and more.

Hennepin County Public Library System

Locations

Find out which of the 41 HPL locations is nearest to you using this link, or take an adventure downtown to Minneapolis and check out the beautiful Minneapolis Central Library at 300 Nicollet Mall.

How to Get a Library Card

Visit this link to learn about getting a Hennepin County Library card. Even if you don't live in Hennepin county, you can register your local library card with HCL and utilize services there.

Library Collection

Browse the HCL collection here.

eBook & eAudiobooks

Hennepin County Library system has eBooks available through several apps including CloudLibrary and Overdrive. Find out more about eBooks and eAudiobooks using this link.

Additional Resources

• Homework Help

• Early Learning

• Arts & Culture

• Health & Wellness

• Adult Education

Dakota County Public Library System

Locations

Find out which of the DCL locations is nearest to you using this link. Locations include West St. Paul, Apple Valley, Lakeville, Inver Grove, South St. Paul, Rosemount, and Eagan.

How to Get a Library Card

Visit this link to sign up for a Dakota County Library card online. Even if you don't live in Dakota county, you can register your local library card with DCL and utilize services there.

eBook & eAudiobooks

Dakota County Library system has eBooks available through several apps including CloudLibrary and RB Digital. Find out more about eBooks and eAudiobooks using this link.

Read eBooks at your Public Library!

Libby Digital Books (eBooks & E-Audiobooks)

Libby (Overdrive) is a free service utilized by Saint Paul Public, Hennepin County, and Washington County Libraries to give patrons access to eBooks and E-Audiobooks from any smart device (phone, tablet, PC, etc.)

How to Sign Up

To gain access to the thousands of books available through Libby visit this link. The first step is to download the app on your device. It's available through both the Apple store and Google store. After downloading the app, search for your library (SPPL/HCL/WCL). Then enter your library card # and you're done! Search and read on your device. Still having trouble? Use this guide to help you.

CloudLibrary (eBooks & E-Audiobooks)

CloudLibrary is another option for accessing eBooks on your computer and other smart devices. The CloudLibrary app is available for Windows and Mac systems and is utilized by Saint Paul Public, Ramsey County, Hennepin County, Washington County, and Dakota County Libraries. As with Libby, you start by downloading the app, opening it, selecting your language, then searching your library. After selecting your library, put in your card information and you're all set!

How to Sign Up

Use this step-by-step guide to get signed up for CloudLibrary. There is also a step-by-step video tutorial available here to help you.

RB Digital (E-Audiobooks & Magazines)