Maryland’s Digital eLibrary Consortium – OverDrive & LibbyOpens in a new window
- Download eBooks, digital audiobooks and eMagazines to a smartphone, tablet, eReader, laptop, or computer.
- Overdrive helpOpens in a new window
- Overdrive appsOpens in a new window
- Magazines do not count toward your ten checkouts, nor do they need to be placed on hold. Magazines are always available.
- Choose your checkout period- 7, 14, or 21 days.
- Try the Libby app for your Android, iOS, or Microsoft device.Opens in a new window
- Install the Libby app from your device’s app store.
- Open the app and find your library. You can search for Calvert Library, or enter your city or zip code.
- Browse the collection and borrow an eBook, eAudiobook or eMagazine. When prompted, sign in with your Calvert Library card.
- Borrowed titles appear on your shelf and will download to the app automatically so you can read offline.
- From your shelf, you can open a title to read in the app.
- See OverDrive’s Libby Help page for more information.Opens in a new window
Library CatalogOpens in a new window
Whether you prefer electronic or physical library material search the COSMOS catalogOpens in a new window for books, movies and music.
Freegal MusicOpens in a new window
Browse a catalog of 15 million songs. Stream 3 hours per day AND download 3 MP3 songs per week and keep them forever! Get the app on Google PlayOpens in a new window or Apple App Store.Opens in a new window
Consumer ReportsOpens in a new window
Research thousands of products and services with test results, ratings, recommendations and buying guides. Consumer Reports is a nonprofit organization that provides unbiased reports on a variety of products to help you make better, more informed purchasing decisions.
Washington PostOpens in a new window
Full subscription online access to this popular daily newspaper. There are separate links for in-library accessOpens in a new window and offsite accessOpens in a new window. Unrestricted offsite access is available to readers for 7 days, beginning at the point of entering the site after registering or logging in. On the eighth day, users should return to this page and select the offsite access linkOpens in a new window for WashingtonPost.com; this triggers a new 7-day access period for the individual. Users do not need to pay for an account.
Kanopy – Be Entertained, Be EnrichedOpens in a new window
Kanopy.comOpens in a new window provides films that truly resonate with us and do more than just entertain. They inspire us, enrich us, and challenge our perspectives. Look for the Great Courses and MANY documentaries on KanopyOpens in a new window.
BookflixOpens in a new window
BookFlix® is a digital literacy resource that pairs more than 120 animated stories from Weston Woods with a best-selling nonfiction eBook from Scholastic on a similar subject. The fiction and nonfiction pairings are designed to strengthen early literacy skills while exposing young learners to real world concepts.