Power is out at Duncan Branch Library this morning, however the Library is open. The lights, computers, and wifi are off. Books may still be checked out. Updates will be posted here as they become available.
Beginning May 1, 2025, 6-Digit Account Numbers will no longer be able to access online resources, eBooks, and music services. Patrons can still place holds on in-house materials. Please visit any library to obtain a permanent card.
The Animal Adaptations Drop-In Petting Zoo is now at Beatley Central Library from 2:30-3:30 PM
Stay cool during the heat. All Library locations are open as cooling centers during our normal business hours.
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LANGUAGE, CULTURE & TRAVEL
DATABASES
AtoZ Food America Provides 7,000 recipes, 650 ingredient articles, vintage food labels and ads, historical 'what did they eat' articles, how to make food videos, and more.
AtoZ Maps Online A collection of 60,000 royalty-free maps that can be downloaded and printed. Map types include world, country, state, political, physical, outline, environmental, scientific, and antique maps
AtoZ World Food A comprehensive food database that contains traditional recipes for 174 countries of the world.
AtoZ World Travel A comprehensive travel resource with information about food, culture, language, and more.
Diversity Studies Explores cultural differences, contributions and influences in the global community.
Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure The curious traveler will also find a wealth of information, from contents on state parks and information on planning a vacation to full-text travel guides from Fodor's.
Pop Culture Useful information for researchers in social science, history, art or liberal arts courses with resources that both analyze and contribute to popular culture.
DIGITAL SERVICES
Gale Language Courses Courses are led by expert instructors, run for six weeks, and new sessions begin on the 2nd Wednesday of every month.
Mango Languages Mango is an online language-learning system with over 70 different language courses and 18 ESL courses.
Transparent Language Transparent Language Online supports learners anytime, anywhere in 110+ languages.
Storyweaver Free picture books that are in multiple languages, including Amharic/አማርኛ, Arabic/اَلْعَرَبِيَّةُ, Dari/دری, and Spanish/español/Ukranian/украї́нська мо́ва.
Room to Read Free picture books that are in multiple languages, including Arabic/اَلْعَرَبِيَّةُ, Dari/دری, Pashto/پښتو, and Spanish/español.
