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News & Advance

Read the current News & Advance paper, or any article since 2008.

America's News

America’s News provides access to 3,500+ sources across all 50 states, including 70+ titles from the state of Virginia alone–such as the Nelson Times, the Roanoke TimesRichmond Times-DispatchMartinsville BulletinDanville Register & BeeThe News-GazetteThe News VirginianThe Daily Progress, and the Virginian-Pilot among others.

Access Video: Just for Kids

Enjoy TV shows like Arthur, Sesame Street, Odd Squad, SciGirls, and much more, including: read-along storybooks and learning videos to explore topics like reading, writing, math, arts and science.

Search Consumer Reports

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Hoopla

With Hoopla, you can instantly borrow e-books, audiobooks, movies, and more, 24/7 with your library card. Enjoy on your computer, tablet, phone, or smart TV! Find Hoopla in the app store. For further assistance, please visit the FAQ page or call the Adult Services reference desk at (434) 455-6310. Hoopla FAQs

Kanopy

Choose from more than 30,000 films, including critically acclaimed movies and documentaries, film-festival favorites, classic film, and much more. You can also access Kanopy Kids for great movies, TV shows (like Sesame Street), readalongs, and more for pre-K and up. Stream on all your favorite devices, any time, anywhere, including on your TV (Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast, AndriodTV, FireTV, and Samsung), on your mobile device (iPhone, iPad, Android, and FireTablet), and on your laptop or computer.

Get started by creating an account. Got to https://lynchburgva.kanopy.com/ and click the Add a Library Card button. Sign up by entering your first name, last name, email and a password. You will verify your account by clicking on a confirmation email and then entering library barcode and pin. Check Kanopy’s extensive Help Section for assistance.

Libby

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more from your local library for free! Libby is the newer library reading app by OverDrive, loved by millions of readers worldwide. Find Libby in the app store. For further assistance, please visit the following help pages or call the Adult Services reference desk at (434) 455-6310.

Magzter

Magzter Library is a digital magazine library provided by the Library of VA. Browse from a collection of over 5,000+ best selling magazines, such as People MagazineCar and DriverNewsweekHGTV Magazine, and more! Follow the steps below to set up your Magzter account:
  • Download the app or go to the following link: https://library.magzter.com/login
  • Select “Continue with library card”
  • Enter your email address
  • Check your email for an OTP code (please check your spam folder if code is not found in your inbox)
  • Search for your library by name (Lynchburg Public Library) and select your library to continue
  • Enter you library card number
  • Start reading!

NoveList Plus

Can’t decide what to read next? Need a recommendation for a child, student, or family member? Use NoveList to discover your next favorite author, series, or title!

NoveList Plus K-8

Looking for your next great read for your child? Use NoveList K-8 to discover your new authors, series, or titles!