Get a Library Card

Sign up for a Library Card online or call the Library at 319.753.1647 and a staff member will assist you. Your library card gives you free access to a collection of books, movies, music, magazines, databases, and so much more.

Keep Kids Busy 

There are a many online resources available to keep kids of all ages busy.

• Bridges Kids – digital children’s books
• Sesame Street eBooks – free, interactive books  
• Brainfuse – online tutoring and college skills
• PBS Kids – educational games
• Unite for Literacy – online fiction and non-fiction books for children

Streaming Movies & Music

The Library offers free streaming services for the entire family to enjoy.

• Freegal – stream commercial free music and download songs to keep
• Hoopla - stream movies and download ebooks using your library card.
• Kanopy – stream movies and documentary (including a Kids Section) for free 

Audio Books & eBooks

The Library offers a variety of free ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines.

• Freading – Download ebooks to your mobile device or computer.
• Overdrive – Overdrive allows you to borrow eBook and Audiobooks from us here at the Burlington Public Library – anywhere, anytime
• RB Digital – Access dozens of popular magazines for free

Adult Learning Resources

• AtoZ Food American – search regional recipes of cultural and historical significance 
• Ancestry.com – log in with your library card to access from home
• Transparent Language – a massive language-learning service
• Brainfuse - live tutoring, professional resume guidance, and skill building

What to Read

• Online Reader’s Advisory – ask us recommendations on what to read 
• BPL Blog - view our suggestions on viewing, reading, and listening media

Library Programs

Stay in touch and active with our Library programs.

• Facebook – Our programming team will stream live programming throughout the week