Online Resources

As a Georgia Public Library patron, access a rich variety of online resources to further your education, answer questions, and more!
Borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and more for all ages and interests with Libby and Palace Project!.
These resources are available 24/7, even when the Library building is closed.
Please use the links below to access our many Digital Library Services and Digital Information & Learning Resources.
See information below on each resource, clicking on the icon will bring you to the website for each resource.

Biblio+

Biblio+ has a curated catalog of free, unlimited, and ad-free movies and television.   
It can be used on Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Chromecast, Google TV and most other devices.

Accessing Biblio+ - App Version

1. Go to you device’s app store and search for biblio+ ; and install app
   
2. Open app, and click on “Get Started” button
3. Click on the “find Your Library” button
4. Enter zip code or name of library, and select Georgia Public
5. Enter your full library card number and 4-digit password (this is the last 4 numbers of your library card number), and click next
6. Fill out the registration information. The password must be at least 8 characters and include a digit
7. Your account is made! Happy watching!
   

Accessing Biblio+ - Browser Version

1. Go to https://biblioplus.com/register
   
2. Click on the “Find Your Library” button
3. Enter either the zip code or name of library, and select Georgia Public
4. Enter your full library card number and 4-digit password (this is the last 4 numbers of your library card number)
5. Fill out the registration information. The password must be at least 8 characters and include a digit
6. Your account is made! Happy watching!
   

Gale Legal Forms

Gale LegalForms offers a huge range of legal documents and templates for use in personal and business legal dealings. Patrons can access documents to facilitate used car sales, bankruptcy, divorce, apartment leases, wills and advance directives, and much more.

Genealogy Resources with Vermont Department of Libraries

Vermont residents can research Vermont birth, marriage, and death records from 1909-2008
on Ancestry.com for free if they sign up for a MyVermont.gov account.
Read more about how to access Ancestry
(as well as Newspapers.com) at the Vermont Department of Libraries info page.

Libby by Overdrive

How to access Libby:
On a Windows or Mac computer: LibbyApp.com.
Android, iOS, Windows 10, and some Chromebooks: Libby app (owned by OverDrive).
iPhone, iPad, Android, Chromebook, Windows 8 & 10, and Kindle Fire HD: Libby app.
To login, choose “Georgia Public Library” from the drop-down menu. 
It will be listed with the Green Mountain Library Consortium.

Your Username and Password:
Your username is your full library card number
(found on the barcode on your card sleve - starting with 2vsok31415____).
Your password is the last four of your library card.

Additional Information:
Borrow eBooks and transfer them to compatible eReaders using free Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) software on your Windows or Mac computer. See these instructions for Getting Started with eReaders.

Libby offers the Dyslexie font option, which can help those with dyslexia read more efficently.

Libby/Overdrive provides getting started guides, videos, how-to articles, troubleshooting tips, and more on Libby Help.

Library of Congress Chronicling America

The Library of Congress Chronicling America website now has several digitized Vermont newspapers available for full-text searching.

Drop-down menus allow for searches by state and/or time period. Use search terms such as a person’s name for an obituary or for a specific event and all available newspaper pages that contain the search terms will be displayed.

The “zoom” feature allows for changes in print size; and “advanced search” allows the user to select and view individual newspaper titles.

MedlinePlus

MedlinePlus is an online health information resource for patients and their families and friends. It is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest medical library, which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

The Palace Project

The Palace Project, sponsored by the Vermont Department of Libraries, offers free e-book and e-audio content.
Accessing The Palace Project

1. On your Apple/iOS or Android Phone or Tablet, (Unfortunately, the Palace Project doesn't currently work on e-readers, laptops, or the web) go to the App Store or Google Play Store, and download it under "Palace Project".
   
2. Login to Palace Project app:
   • If you have a card with your local library, choose the library. At your first checkout, it will ask you to enter your library card and password/PIN (ask your library if you're not sure). For some libraries, you'll want to scroll down to where it says Create a Card. You'll create an account with a password, and receive an email with your barcode and a verification link. You'll use this barcode and password going forward.
   • If you don't have a card, or if your library doesn't participate in Palace Project, you can instead pick Book Vermont as your library. The first time you checkout, scroll down to where it says Create a Card. You'll create an account with a password, and receive an email with your barcode and a verification link. You'll use this barcode and password going forward.
3. To find books, click the Catalog tab on the bottom, and then scroll down to see categories of books, like children’s fiction or adult non-fiction. Click a category (like fiction) to see sub-categories (like adventure and mystery). You can limit by eBooks or Audiobooks at the top. Or click the magnifying glass to search for a specific title or author.
4. When you find a book, click the Get button, and the item will start downloading immediately. Go to My Books to read/listen to your items.
5. Items are checked out for 1-2 weeks (depending on the item). They can't currently be renewed, but you can check the item out again as long as no one else has checked it out.

Peterson's Test and Career Prep

Peterson’s Test and Career Prep features access practice exams, in-depth career assessments,
college entrance tests, résumé and cover letter building tools, and more.
Get ready for the CDL, GED, SAT, or LSAT; explore careers; or prepare for an upcoming interview.

Udemy

Gale’s Udemy provides access to over 20,000 online courses across a rich variety of subjects:
business, technology, personal development, and much more. Learn anything from how to play the guitar to how to code to how to invest. 

Vermont Online Library

The Vermont Online Library provides access to hundreds of full-text magazine and journal articles, the New York Times, and many other resource materials.
The information is produced by known and trusted publishers and includes Gale Cengage Learning databases.