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How To Access Our Local Libraries From Home

By Danielle Barris Sussex NJ Macaroni Kid Publisher March 31, 2020


Library District branches are currently closed but you can still access hundreds of thousands of digital books, online courses, and magazines from the comfort of home. These resources are available 24 hours a day from any internet-connected devices.

If you DO NOT have a library card access yours today here:

Sussex County Library Systems Library Card 

Sparta Library Card

Your library card is also your digital pass to our eLibrary including eBooks, audiobooks, online magazines, and research databases

* This may take up to 2 business days. 

Do not return Library books at this time. Please hold on to them until the libraries reopen.


Sparta Library Online Resources:

Cloud Library-  Read thousands of eBooks and eAudiobooks on your mobile device or computer. These books are automatically returned so you’ll never pay late fees.

Hoopla- A digital media service offered by the local public library that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics, and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. We have hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, with more being added daily. hoopla is like having your public library at your fingertips. Anytime. Anywhere.

Flipster- a digital magazine solution that makes it easy for you to read your favorite magazines on your computer or mobile device.

Capstone eBooks(Free and available to Sparta Library Card Holders and Non-Library cardholders)- are interactive, browser-based, digital books that feature easy navigation tools and enhanced content such as read-to-me audio that supports readers of all types and ages.

Tumble Books(Free and available to Sparta Library Card Holders and Non-Library cardholders)-are animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. TumbleBook Library takes existing picture books, adding animation, sound, music, and narration to produce an electronic picture book. You can read it, or have it read to you.

Rosetta Stone- Learn one of thirty new languages using Rosetta Stone software.

Freegal- Download music to your computer, your iPod, or your iPhone for free.

Visit the Sparta Library online by clicking HERE


Sussex County Library Online Resources

Cloud Library- Read thousands of eBooks and eAudiobooks on your mobile device or computer. These books are automatically returned so you’ll never pay late fees.

RB Digital- An eAudiobook collection of hundreds of magaizines available on your mobile device or computer. These audiobooks are automatically returned so you’ll never pay late fees. You can also check out digital magazines with the same app!

Tumble Books(Free and available to Sparta Library Card Holders and Non-Library cardholders)-are animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. TumbleBook Library takes existing picture books, adding animation, sound, music, and narration to produce an electronic picture book. You can read it, or have it read to you.

RomanceBookCloud- an eBook collection where you can read to your heart’s content! Unrestricted access to your favorite romance novels.

Online Learning- Learn a language, prep for an exam and much much more.

Consumer Reports- Direct Access to product  reviews and buying guides

Visit the Sussex County Library online by clicking HERE


Free from the Sussex County Library System


FREE SERVICES TEMPORARILY BEING OFFERED BY:



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Amazing Educational Resources

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Audible (Kids)

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Brain Pop is temporarily offering free access during school closure!

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Free online resources from National School Choice Week

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JSTOR

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Lakeshore Learning links to free resources of all kinds

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The New York Times (The Learning Network--writing prompts 13+)

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Scholastic

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Tumble Books

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Virtual Field Trips


Join the libraries e-newsletters for regular updates:

Sparta Library E-Newsletter

Sussex County Library System E-Newsletter