Library Resources

LIBBY by OverDrive

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed ebooks to your Kindle ereader (U.S. only)! It’s free and easy to get started for new users and a streamlined experience for current OverDrive app users.

ANCESTRY

Understand your genealogy. The world’s largest online family history resource can give your library, family history center, school or archive instant access to hundreds of years of history in billions of historical documents and millions of historical photos from all over the world. ONLY available in the Darien Public Library.

HOOPLA

Borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen-your computer, your phone, your car, even your TV. All you need is a library card.

Book Page

Book Page is a monthly book review publication with a goal to connect every book lover with their next great read. Book page covers all types of books- from literary fiction, history and biography to popular genres like romance and mystery-and book reviews, author interviews and special features are informative and accessible.

Book Page is free and is available at our circulation desk.

MasterClass

MasterClass is proud to partner with Prairie Lakes Library System to offer no-cost Annual Memberships to the entire MasterClass platform for one year (a $180 value). Use your mobile, desktop, or smart TV to access online classes taught by the best in arts & entertainment, writing, business, food, home & lifestyle, music, sports & gaming, and more.

Got Resume Builder

Free and easy-to-use resume builder that assists your resume writing with smart resume samples, step-by-step resume tips, and professional resume templates.

Your resume is a brief snapshot of your career credentials for a specific job–it presents key facts about your professional experience, educational background, and skills in a consolidated format.