ONLINE SERVICES
Online Resources Courtesy of Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County
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AtoZ World Food
AtoZ World Food is the only food database that contains traditional recipes for 174 countries of the world in all course categories: appetizers, soups, salads, breads, main courses, side dishes, desserts, snacks, and beverages. AtoZ World Food is also the only database that covers food culture for 174 countries of the world in six categories: National Cuisine, Regional Cuisine, Daily Meals, Dining Etiquette, Special Occasion Foods, and Food Trivia.
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Candid is a nonprofit that helps other nonprofits serve their communities. We offer Candid’s key tools including GuideStar and Foundation Directory.
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DrivingTests.Org (OHIO)
The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County partners with Driving-tests.org, a company dedicated to driver safety and education, to offer free Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) practice tests to library patrons. The service includes free tests specifically based on the state’s DMV materials.
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Hoopla
Download and stream content from Hoopla Digital. A premiere provider of eBooks, audio books, graphic novels, music, movies, TV series, and ways to connect with readers across the nation with the Hoopla Book Club featuring a quarterly spotlight selection and a Graphic Novel Book Club. Check it out on our Book Club Hub! Hoopla is available for free in the Apple App Store, Apple Car Play, Google Play Store, Roku, Amazon, Chromecast, Android Auto, and Microsoft App Store.
Want to borrow more content without using all your monthly borrows? Explore hoopla BingePass, a 7-day pass that gives you unlimited access to one of multiple streaming collections with just one borrow! Enjoy content from The Great Courses or read unlimited magazines, all with one borrow. The Hoopla BingePass is available for children and adults. Visit the full BingePass collection here https://www.hoopladigital.com/browse/binge. |
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Kanopy
Kanopy streaming services will give you access to hundreds of Documentaries, Indie films and Classic films with Kanopy, popular movies, television shows. Get 5 credits per month, free with your PLMVKC library card.
Fuel lifelong learning with new titles from The Great Courses now available on Kanopy.com! |
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Libby
Get access to thousands of eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, comics and extras with the Libby app. Libby is available for free in the Apple App Store, Google Play Store and Microsoft App Store.
Learn more about Libby with our virtual tutorial. Visit our tech education page for more Libby learning opportunities with our Libby Academy. |
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Transparent Language
Transparent Language Online provides a fun, effective, and engaging experience for learners of all levels looking to build their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a foreign language. Combining robust courses, supplemental vocabulary, extensive grammar resources, and mobile apps, Transparent Language Online is the most complete language-learning system. With over 100 languages to choose from, including English for speakers of over 26 languages, there is something for every learner. Best of all, with enhanced support for mobile platforms, learners can enjoy the freedom to learn at home, in the library, or on the go. Transparent Language is available in English and Spanish.
Now learn American Sign Language (ASL) with Transparent Language! |
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Universal Class
Learn something new today! Universal Class offers hundreds of online CE classes. Search over 600 courses! Assess your progress, earn CEU's and certificates, go at your own pace, get real time feedback from real instructors, available 24/7, all free with your library card.
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