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*Note: Monday hours start after Labor Day
​and continue through the 4th Monday in May.
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    • Tax Year 2022

E-Resources: Your Digital Library

Online user guides/tutorials are now available to help you get started using resources such as Library2Go, Kanopy, and more! Read an illustrated overview, watch a short video, or access lessons for more instruction. You can find these tutorials by clicking the green Resource Guides button on the left side of the CCRLS catalog page.
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ChiltonLibrary.com 
Repairing your car? ChiltonLibrary.com represents the most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners.  There are thousands of year, make and model combinations covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years, plus additional coverage of specialty models.

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Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports enables consumers to make better purchasing decisions by providing ratings and reviews, recommendations and buying advice for thousands of products and services.

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CreativeBug
Nurture Your Creative Side with CreativeBug, from Joann Fabrics.  Take advantage of online classes in painting, knitting, crafting, sewing and more! There are 1000+ classes with expert step-by-step instructions. Create an account with your Silver Falls Library card, email and a password, then download patterns, templates and recipes!

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Encyclopaedia Britannica Online
Find the encyclopedia articles you need with full text access to the Britannica's Online Reference Center and Britannica Kids Encyclopaedia, accessible for all Silver Falls Library patrons with their library card.

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HeritageQuest Online 
Research your family history with this comprehensive database of American genealogical sources, including primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids, accessible for all Silver Falls Library patrons with their library card. Coverage from 1700 - current
Note:  For additional genealogy research, you can also come into the library and access
​Ancestry.com Library Edition on site on a library computer.

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Kanopy 
Enjoy on-demand streaming to documentaries, indie and classic films, and much more!
Library card holders can access Kanopy and sign up to start streaming films instantly by visiting ccrls.kanopy.com.  Also, watch, learn, and grow with Kanopy Kids.  Films can be streamed from any computer, television, mobile device or platform by downloading the Kanopy app for iOS, Android, AppleTV, Chromecast or Roku.

For more information, download Guide to Kanopy Brochure (pdf) or Guía de Kanopy Español (pdf)

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Learn a Language
Try the free Duolingo app, which makes learning a new language feel like a game.
Duolingo has in-app advertisements.

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LearningExpress Library
Need to Study for the GED or Other Tests?  Use your library card to access practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, and more.  Get the information you need to achieve the results you want at school, work, or in life.

Legal Resources Provided by the State of Oregon Law Library
The State of Oregon Law Library (SOLL) also provides online access to legal information, including Fastcase and NOLO publications.  In addition, SOLL provides online access to briefs and opinions of the Oregon Supreme and Appellate Courts, legal research guides, and in-person and virtual legal reference services.


link to more information about the Libby APP
Libby by Overdrive
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed ebooks to your Kindle ereader (U.S. only)!  It’s free and easy to get started, so try it today!


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Libby Popular Magazines
In addition to eBooks and eAudiobooks, Overdrive's Libby app now offers magazines for checkout with no wait lists or holds, and magazine checkouts do not count towards your other checkout limits. Click here for more information.

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Library2Go eBooks and More!
Library2Go provides a browser-based experience for downloading and enjoying eBooks, audio books, and magazines-- available 24/7!  

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Magazines, Newspapers, and Research Databases
Try these databases filled with magazine articles, encyclopedia entries, and other materials to help you discover more on any subject, from general interest to business, hobbies, and more.

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The New York Times
You can have access to all NYT content, without hitting the 10-article limit. Through the CCRLS link you can “redeem” 72 hours worth of access at a time.  If you don’t have an account already, you will need to register for a personal NYTimes.com account.

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Novelist Plus
Looking for your next good read? NoveList is the premiere database of reading recommendations. It is a comprehensive source of information about books that includes expert recommendations, reviews, articles, lists and more.

For More Online Tutorials Also Try:

GCFLearnfree.org is a worldwide leader in online education, supported through grants from Goodwill Industries' Community Foundation. Online tutorial topics include MS Office, Computer Basics, Reading, and Math.
Silver Falls Library 410 South Water St., Silverton, OR  97381
Circulation:                   503-873-5173
Reference Desk:           503-873-8796
Youth Services Desk:   503-873-7633
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