eBooks
Ebooks on Epic
Best for: 5th and 6th graders
Epic is a FREE ebook app that students can use during regular school hours (7am - 3pm).
To use Epic:
Go to www.getepic.com/students
5th graders: class code spv9877 (Ms. Ellie's library class)
6th graders: class code qww0533 (Ms. Liz's reading class)
Find your name or click on "Guest"
Start reading!
Did you know?
You can find AR Book levels right on Epic. Try finding a book in your ZPD range!
ebooks on MELSA Overdrive
The public library is a great place to get FREE ebooks!
The MELSA Overdrive website has thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines.
Use the Twin Cities Metro eLibrary with your public library card.
Books for teens
Books for tweens
How to get a Public Library Card
You will need:
A parent or guardian's permission
Your mailing address
A personal email address (not your IEC email address).
Step 1: Determine the county you live in
Hennepin: Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Crystal, St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Edina
Anoka: Columbia Heights, Circle Pines, Fridley, Spring Lake Park, Blaine
Ramsey: New Brighton, Falcon Heights, Mounds View
St Paul: If you live in the city of St. Paul
Step 2: Visit the public library website for your county
Step 3: Follow the instructions to fill out a library application online
IMPORTANT!
You will be emailed your library card number. Do not use your student email address.
Get a parent or guardian's permission to use their email address.
Or, if you are 14 or older, create your own email account using a free service such as Google, Hotmail, or Yahoo.
** Ramsey residents: Unfortunately there is no online application for a Ramsey County library card. Please let Mr. Ted know if you live in Ramsey County and would like to sign up for a library card.
Not sure if you already have a library card?
It's easy to check.
Determine the county you live in and visit the library website's contact page.
Hennepin: Ask Us by chat, call 612-543-KNOW (5669) or text your question to 612-400-7722 (message and data rates apply.)
Anoka: Call the Northtown Library: 763-324-1510
Ramsey: Call the reference by phone number: 651-724-6100
St. Paul: Online chat, email, or call the Central Library: 651-266-7000
If you already have a library card
Great! You are ready to use MELSA Overdrive to start reading!
You will need:
Your library barcode number and PIN
Step One: Visit https://melsa.overdrive.com/
Step Two: Sign in
Choose your library
Enter your library card barcode and PIN
Step 3: Look for available books
Click on a book to find more information about it.
Click "Borrow" to check out an item.
Is there an item you want that's not available right now? Click "Place a hold" to get on the waiting list.
Step 4: Read for hours!
If your item is available, you can download the book right away or read in your browser
You can also use your mobile device to get the Overdrive app and read right on your phone!
