Available Formats:

ebooks

Highlights

• Provided by the New Jersey State Library
• Available on computer and mobile devices; sync across devices.
• Search for titles, checkout/borrow and place holds right in the app.

Getting Started

• Create an account with your library card or PIN using either a mobile app or by visiting Boundless on the web.

Available Formats

ebooks

audiobooks

Highlights

• Available on computer and mobile devices; including iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire devices*. Sync your reading across devices.
• Search for titles, checkout/borrow and place holds right in the app.
• Checkout up to 6 items at a time for 14 days.
• No overdue fees; return when finished or items will auto-return at due date.
• Renewals subject to availability.
• Place up to 6 items on hold.
• Suggest a purchase using our form here.

Getting Started

• Create an account with your library card and PIN on the website or in the app.
• Mobile App User Guide
• CloudLibrary FAQ
• Additional Support.

*does not work with e-ink Kindle eReaders.

Highlights

• Available on computer and mobile devices; sync across devices.
• Search for titles and checkout/borrow right in the app.
• Check out a maximum of 4 items per month.
• Borrowing periods: ebooks, comics, and audiobooks for 21 days; music albums for 7 days
• Titles always available, no waiting, no holds.
• No overdue fees; items will auto-return at due date.
• Items cannot be returned early; no need to renew, just borrow again.

Getting Started

• Set up an account with an email and password on the website or on the app. Library card number is required.
• After account is set up, login with email and password.
• Instructions and help

Download the App:

Apps are also available for Kindle Fire and Roku devices; check your app store to download.

Highlights

• Available for streaming on computer and mobile devices.
• Checkout up to 7 items per month for a three day period or 30 day access to Kanopy Kids or Kanopy Series.
• Titles always available; no waiting, no holds.
• No overdue fees; items will auto-return at due date.

Getting Started

• Set up an account with an email and password on the website or on the app. Library card number is required.
• After account is set up, login with email and password.
• Instructions and help

• Full list of Kanopy Mobile Apps.
• Full list of Kanopy TV Apps

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LearningExpress provides access to test preparation for a variety of standarized tests including the GED, ACT, AP, and SAT as well as tools for homework help. In addition the New Jersey State Library provides access to the Job and Career Accelerator which offers access to technology training tools, resume assistance, and information on a variety of careers.

Getting Started

• Visit LearningExpress and use the Register/Sign-in link at the top of the page to get started.
• A valid Franklin Township library card is required for access.

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Mango is an online language learning system that teaches real conversation skills for practical communication. Through fun and engaging interactive language and culture training exercises, Mango makes learning a new language fast, easy and incredibly effective.

Getting Started

• Sign up for a free account by visiting Mango today.
• Languages include Spanish, French, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Mandarin Chinese, Greek, Italian, Russian and more.

Download the App:

Looking for language tools for your child (ages 0 -6)? Access to Mango languages includes access to Little Pim!

In-library Access

While in the building on a public PC or laptop computer access to the New York Times website is free but requires a personal account.

Register for a free account at nytimes.com/register

Remote Access

• Access requires a FTPL library card.
• Register for a free account at nytimes.com/register.
• Click here to contact us to receive a special code that allows for 72 hours of access.  At the conclusion of the 72-hour period, you may re-use the same code to get another 72-hours.

For historical back issues of the New York Times be sure to check out: Proquest Historical New York Times: Full-text of the New York Times from 1851 through present day with a 4 year delay.

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Prepare for standardized tests with eBooks, online courses, and full-length practice tests for GED, SAT, ACT, AP, PSAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, TOEFL, U.S. citizenship, and more in Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep. Research undergraduate and graduate programs, finding tuition assistance, and exploring and preparing for careers whether you’re entering the workforce for the first time or searching for new opportunities. A variety of interactive methods prompt personalized career recommendations and insight on programs, knowledge, skills, and ability. Search for jobs and create visually interesting resumes, cover letters, and websites that can be externally shared with prospective employers, using pre-built templates.

Getting Started

• Use the “New User Signup” link at the top of your screen to create an account and track your progress.
• Existing users can use the “Log in” button.

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Get access to more than 7,000 of the world’s top newspapers and magazines as soon as they’re available on shelves.

Getting Started

• Visit Pressreader.
• Go to Sign-In.
• Go to Library or Group.
• Search for Franklin Township Public Library
• Enter your Barcode and PIN
• Create a Pressreader account.

Pressreader as an app on your favorite device!

Library patrons on public computers or on library wi-fi can access Pressreader without logging in.

Highlights

With this online learning platform, users can explore more than 4,000 continuously updated, on-demand video courses across 75 categories in business, technology, design, and more to learn anytime, anywhere. All courses are taught by world-class instructors and, best of all, you can feel good knowing that the content is fresh. Courses are updated or replaced monthly with new material on emerging topics, so learners develop skills in the most relevant, in-demand areas.

Getting Started

• Visit Gale Presents: Udemy.
• Log in with a Microsoft or Google account.
  • For instructions on creating a Google account click here.
  • For instructions on creating a Microsoft account click here.

Udemy for Business App

• Download the Udemy for Business app.
• When prompted replace “yourteam” with Gale.
• Search for Franklin Township Public Library
• Enter your Library Card Number
• Tap the red bar to log in with your Microsoft or Google account.