Stone County Libraries Offer Numerous Online Resources
April 16, 2020
The Stone County Library system has been closed since March 20, but that doesn’t mean the library doesn’t have anything to offer. Everyone with a library card has access to a number of online services, plus the library is doing a number of activities and games on Facebook. The Kimberling Area Library also recently launched an digital card so new patrons can access their electronic resources as well.
“We offer a pretty broad range of services for our patrons. We have several digital resources available, including Overdrive/Libby, Mango Languages, Tumblebooks, Creativebug, LearningExpress, and HeritageQuest,” said Rebbeca Payne, director of Stone County Library.
Each of these services offers something different for library patrons in Stone County. Overdrive is an online service for ebooks, audiobooks and some video content, including workout videos and classic movies. It is accessed on smart devices through the Libby app to read ebooks and listen to audiobooks. Video content is available on a computer browser.
“Mango Languages can be used to learn a variety of different languages in short & easy sessions. Tumblebooks offers ebooks for kids, and actually reads the stories to them. Creativebug offers guides and inspiration for all manner of craft projects. Learning Express has practice tests for lots of standardized tests like ACT, ASVAB, GED, etc. HeritageQuest is for researching genealogy and can be accessed from home,” Payne explained.
A library card is required to access these resources, but if you don’t have one, you can apply for an e-card to get access, even while the library is closed. To sign up for an e-card, visit http://www.stonecountylibrary.org/services/e-card/. For any other questions, patrons can email info@scl.lib.mo.us.
The library’s Facebook account (www.facebook.com/stonecountylibrary) is sharing daily games and videos explaining how to use these digital resources. The library has also set up a facebook group, Stone County Library Youth Virtual Programs, to provide extra resources for students and parents. The group will allow the library to post read aloud videos for a longer period of time than what would happen on the main feed, due to copyright issues. They will share weekly storytimes, plus science activities, craft projects, and book clubs.
On top of these digital resources, the library also has their free wifi turned on during the day. The networks are accessible from the parking lots at each branch so anyone needing internet access can get it.
The Kimberling Area Library is also closed at this time. Patrons of that library have access to a number of online resources and can also request a temporary “digital only” library card while the library is closed.
The “digital only” card was launched last week, according to Sharon Clarke, interim director of the Kimberling Area Library. “The best thing we’ve been able to do is provide a way for our community to sign up for a “digital only” card online. This card is good for 6 months and will provide access to all our electronic resources. Once the library re-opens, the digital card can be converted to a full access card by coming to the library with proof of residency, such as a driver’s license or utility bill,” Clarke said.
Kimberling Area Library (KAL) provides patrons access to Overdrive/Libby, plus several Tumblebooks resources. The Tumblebooks accounts were added since the pandemic required so many businesses to close. “Even though the library is closed due to the health concerns of COVID-19, we have just been able to add some children and teen electronic resources thanks to TumbleBooks,” said a release from KAL.
“TumbleBooks provides eBooks for kids and teens as well as math learning tools. There’s a collection of steamy romance novels for the overworked moms out there too,” Clarke said.
The Kimberling Area Library can be found online at https://www.kalib.org. The digital resources, as well as the ability to sign up for a digital card, can be found at https://kimberling.biblionix.com/catalog.
There is a contact form at kalib.org for anyone needing assistance.
“We offer a pretty broad range of services for our patrons. We have several digital resources available, including Overdrive/Libby, Mango Languages, Tumblebooks, Creativebug, LearningExpress, and HeritageQuest,” said Rebbeca Payne, director of Stone County Library.
Each of these services offers something different for library patrons in Stone County. Overdrive is an online service for ebooks, audiobooks and some video content, including workout videos and classic movies. It is accessed on smart devices through the Libby app to read ebooks and listen to audiobooks. Video content is available on a computer browser.
“Mango Languages can be used to learn a variety of different languages in short & easy sessions. Tumblebooks offers ebooks for kids, and actually reads the stories to them. Creativebug offers guides and inspiration for all manner of craft projects. Learning Express has practice tests for lots of standardized tests like ACT, ASVAB, GED, etc. HeritageQuest is for researching genealogy and can be accessed from home,” Payne explained.
A library card is required to access these resources, but if you don’t have one, you can apply for an e-card to get access, even while the library is closed. To sign up for an e-card, visit http://www.stonecountylibrary.org/services/e-card/. For any other questions, patrons can email info@scl.lib.mo.us.
The library’s Facebook account (www.facebook.com/stonecountylibrary) is sharing daily games and videos explaining how to use these digital resources. The library has also set up a facebook group, Stone County Library Youth Virtual Programs, to provide extra resources for students and parents. The group will allow the library to post read aloud videos for a longer period of time than what would happen on the main feed, due to copyright issues. They will share weekly storytimes, plus science activities, craft projects, and book clubs.
On top of these digital resources, the library also has their free wifi turned on during the day. The networks are accessible from the parking lots at each branch so anyone needing internet access can get it.
The Kimberling Area Library is also closed at this time. Patrons of that library have access to a number of online resources and can also request a temporary “digital only” library card while the library is closed.
The “digital only” card was launched last week, according to Sharon Clarke, interim director of the Kimberling Area Library. “The best thing we’ve been able to do is provide a way for our community to sign up for a “digital only” card online. This card is good for 6 months and will provide access to all our electronic resources. Once the library re-opens, the digital card can be converted to a full access card by coming to the library with proof of residency, such as a driver’s license or utility bill,” Clarke said.
Kimberling Area Library (KAL) provides patrons access to Overdrive/Libby, plus several Tumblebooks resources. The Tumblebooks accounts were added since the pandemic required so many businesses to close. “Even though the library is closed due to the health concerns of COVID-19, we have just been able to add some children and teen electronic resources thanks to TumbleBooks,” said a release from KAL.
“TumbleBooks provides eBooks for kids and teens as well as math learning tools. There’s a collection of steamy romance novels for the overworked moms out there too,” Clarke said.
The Kimberling Area Library can be found online at https://www.kalib.org. The digital resources, as well as the ability to sign up for a digital card, can be found at https://kimberling.biblionix.com/catalog.
There is a contact form at kalib.org for anyone needing assistance.