The library offers two major categories of digital materials: downloadable books (audio/e-books) and streaming video. For audiobooks and ebooks, the library offers two apps: Palace and Libby. For streaming video, the library offers Kanopy. The links and notes below will help you get started, and library staff are happy to help.  All are FREE with your library card!

Palace is a new platform for downloadable books (15000 books) for Vermont library patrons. It is currently available on smartphones and tablets (ie, Android and iOS devices); it is not available on computers, Kindles or other devices. Palace is a simple way to begin reading or using digital books.

  • To get started on your iPhone or tablet, download the Palace App from the App Store. Next, for instructions to install and use the Palace App on iOS devices, click here.
  • To get started on your Android devices, download the Palace App from Google Play Store. Next, for instructions to install and use Palace App on Android devices, click here.
TIPS to install Palace
  1. Tap Settings>Libraries then tap Find Your Library, Morrill Memorial and Harris Library, and select it. 
  2. To register yourself as a Palace user, you must first select an e-book or e-audiobook to borrow. Any will do. Select Get and you will be asked to sign in.
  3. When signing in for the first time, you MUST click Create Card. At this time, please skip fields for barcode and password. Now, supply the information requested. You will then receive an email containing a verification link along with your new barcode. After clicking the verification link, tap Back and supply your new barcode along with the password you just generated.

Libby provides another collection of ebooks and audiobooks FREE with your library card. It works on smartphones, tablets, computers and Kindles.  To install Libby, visit Getting Started with Libby.

TIPS to install Libby

  1. You will need your library card number and password. Please contact library staff if you need it

The library is pleased to offer the Kanopy film-streaming service, an on-demand collection of 30,000 titles, including classic movies, documentaries, foreign language works, hard-to-find films, indie productions, PBS shows and The Great Courses. Films can be streamed from any computer, smart TV or mobile device by downloading the Kanopy app. Patrons can access Kanopy by visiting straffordlibrary.kanopy.com, clicking on "Sign Up" and entering their name, email address and library number. Feel free to stop by the library or call if you need to obtain your library number or would like assistance.  Please keep in mind that the library is charged per view, so patrons can help us keep the service affordable by streaming only those movies they intend to watch-- rather than sampling several. Movies that are stopped and paused can be completed within 72 hours without incurring an additional charge. Unlimited children's programs are billed at a flat rate of $5/30 days of viewing. If you're having difficulty, please ask library staff for assistance at 802-765-4037 or email straffordvtlibrary@gmail.com. The Morrill Memorial & Harris Library is a part of the Green Mountain Library Consortium, which provides downloadable audio books through the Listen Up! Vermont website.   To access Listen Up! Vermont click on this link: http://www.listenupvermont.org              

                                                                                                                                                                 

Universal Class:  over 500 online classes available free  to all Vermonters (generally high school age and older), thanks to the VT Department of Libraries. Each class is self - paced (you have up to six months to complete a course) with an instructor who interacts with students. You will need an ID number to create an account for yourself at the website:
http://vermontstate.universalclass.com/register.htm
The ID number is a variation of your library number (very complicated!):
2VSP#_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _   (the last 9 digits of yout library patron #, so it's 14 digits altogether). 
Contact the library if you need help.

Universal Class provides access to a wide range of online classes.

https://vermontstate.universalclass.com/barcode-login.htm?enter+code

http://bit.ly/vtlib_uc 


LearningExpress Library provides a comprehensive selection of academic and career-related material. It includes skill-building in reading, writing, math, and science, college admissions exams, occupational licensing tests, workplace skills improvement, career exploration, and much more. Follow the link, and create a login and password.

https://www.learningexpresshub.com/?AuthToken=7D8DFFB6-42A8-4C31-8197-6866AB096C17 

 

You can read more about the program here - https://libraries.vermont.gov/online_library/LearningExpress 

Town of Strafford website: www.townofstraffordvt.com

The Justin Smith Morrill Homestead:  www.morrillhomestead.org