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MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

You can now use your Student Card to access a variety of online resources and services offered through the Calcasieu Parish Public Library. If you have more questions about your Student Card, visit the main page for more information.

To access the entire collection of library resources and services - books, audiobooks, movies, music, public computers, etc., signup for a full-service library card and have it all! 

Visit a local library branch with your parent or legal guardian. Your parent or guardian will need to bring proof of identification.

Library cards may be used at all Calcasieu Parish Public Library locations. 

Library Cards
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eBooks & eAudiobooks

Teen Book Cloud

Features: 
Unlimited reading, bookmarks, notes option, quizzes, & audiobooks

Available:
Website on PCs/laptops, tablets, & smartphones

Hoopla

Features: 
30 checkouts per month
eBooks, audiobooks, & comics check out for 21 days
Sign up: email address, password, library card, & PIN

Available:
Website: PCs/laptops
Apps for smartphones & tablets: iOS, Android, Kindle 


NOTE: If you are experiencing checkout issues, re-enter your PIN in the settings section - tap the cogwheel icon > Library/Library Settings tab > enter your Library PIN > tap Save/Save Library Settings. Download instructions for more help.

OverDrive

Features: 
10 checkouts at once
eBooks & audiobooks check out for 14 days
login: library card & PIN, email required for holds  

Available:
Website: PCs/laptops
Apps for smartphones & tablets: iOS, Android, Kindle

Freading

Features: 
6 checkouts at once
eBooks check out for 14 days
login: library card & PIN, email and password

Available:
Website: PCs/laptops
Apps for smartphones & tablets: iOS & Android
Desktop users: may require Adobe Digital Editions ID and browsing/checking out only available.


Homework Help

Skills & Practice

LearningExpress:
Website on PCs/laptops, tablets, & smartphones
Email required for account/sign-in  

HomeworkLA:
Website: PCs/laptops
Tutor.com apps for smartphones & tablets: iOS & Android

Research & Reference

Britannica (Young Adult):
Website on PCs/laptops, tablets, & smartphones; log in with library card


Explora Middle:
Website on PCs/laptops, tablets, & smartphones


Fun Stuff

Music

Freegal Music:
Download 5 songs a week
Stream 3 hours a day
Website on PC/Laptop
Apps: iOS & Android
login: library card & PIN; email address for reminders

Hoopla Music:
30 checkouts per month
Stream or download albums for 7 days
Website on PC/Laptop
Apps: iOS, Android, Kindle
login: email address & library card

NOTE: If you are experiencing checkout issues, re-enter your PIN in the settings section - tap the cogwheel icon > Library/Library Settings tab > enter your Library PIN > tap Save/Save Library Settings. Download instructions for more help.

Movies & TV

Features: 
30 checkouts per month
Stream or download videos for 3 days
TV: 1 episode = 1 checkout
Sign up: email address, password, library card, & PIN

Available:
Stream: PC, laptop, Roku, FireTV, Chromecast, & AppleTV
Stream/Download: iOS, Android, Kindle


NOTE: If you are experiencing checkout issues, re-enter your PIN in the settings section - tap the cogwheel icon > Library/Library Settings tab > enter your Library PIN > tap Save/Save Library Settings. Download instructions for more help.



What to Read Next

NoveList K-8

NoveList K-8
Find your next book to read with curated age-appropriate lists, award winners, and reviews. Find picture books, children's "chapter" books, and children's titles in both fiction and non-fiction. BONUS: View Accelerated Reading information.
Follow the availability buttons to find the book in your library.

Need help? Visit the video tutorial: here.