Public Library Resources

If you or a student needs a Library card, you can apply online and receive a temporary card to access the public library eLibrary for 90 days. You must be 13 years of age or older to apply online, so students younger than 13 will need assistance from a parent or guardian.

  • eBooks, eAudiobooks, music, movies, and more found here.
  • Research tools and student study materials found here.
  • Online newspapers & magazines found here.

Popular Resource Limit Changes

Hoopla credits: Changed from 8 monthly to 16

Kanopy credits: Changed from 7 monthly to 16

Overdrive checkouts: Changed from 10 to 20

Overdrive holds: Changed from 25 to 50

Need help to learn how to use the public library eResources?

See the public library's complete list of tutorial videos for all of their wonderful resources including art, languages, social media, and more!!

Do you love to read? Would you like to win an Amazon gift card?

Join the St. Charles City-County Library Foundation's Take 20 and Read Weekly Challenge!

Reading at least 20 minutes each day at home is one of the most important things you can be doing to help exercise your mind over the course of the COVID-19 disruption. Track your daily reading minutes Monday through Friday. Then, enter your progress in the Google form at the end of each week and you will be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card!

Click here to learn more and get started!


Tutor.com is part of our myLibrary @ Home

If you're home helping your kids with their online school work, visit Tutor.com. Access LIVE (during certain hours) tutoring free from certified tutors online on your home computer or device with your public library card.

Get Started Here

We have many resources available to keep your kids engaged. See everything (for all ages) on our Research and Learn page.