 Library Programs
Would you like to know how to load your gadget with free audiobooks and music? Let us help! Learn how to download songs that are yours to keep and how to access audiobooks, eBooks, and videos 24/7. You’ll also learn about the Apple iPad, iPod touch and other mobile devices. Learn about the Apple iPad, Nook and other popular mobile devices. Become familiar with the touch screen user interface, device features and more. Are you curious about the latest mobile devices? Join us and get your hands on digital technology! We've got the latest eReaders, like the Nook and Kindle, and tablets, like the iPad and Galaxy. Learn how you can use them to download free music and eBooks from our digital collection. No registration required. Back to Top
Library Online Resources
Magazines
These are some of the many current magazines available in the General OneFile database that cover the technology industry:
One of the most popular Apple-focused magazines available. Learn about all things iPhone!
This publication covers trends, topics, hardware, and software in the PC market. Check out these full-text articles about smartphones.
More than just the latest trends and hardware, Wired covers the broader impact of new technology on society and culture. Here are some of the most recent full-text articles about the iPhone and other mobile devices.
Mobile-Friendly
Browse the Library's Mobile-Friendly Resources page for a collection of Library-related online resources for your smartphone and mobile device. Try OCLS Shake It!, Mango Mobile, or one of the many others available. This list is growing, so check it often!
Quick Response codes are made of a two dimensional bar or matrix code that can link to large amounts of data when scanned into your mobile device. Visit our QR Codes page to browse a list of QR reader mobile applications.
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Downloadables
Find thousands of eBooks from every genre and you'll never need to worrying about late fees or waiting on a hold. Read on your computer or take the book with you on a compatible eReader, smartphone, or tablet!
Download free and legal music from the Library. Every week you can download three songs using your library card and PIN. Downloaded music can be transferred to your mobile device.
Choose from a growing collection of downloadable audiobooks. Use OneClickdigital to transfer audiobooks to your supported player.
Watch OCLS videos on your mobile device or visit the Library's YouTube page. Here are some of the most recent additions:
Enjoy ebooks and audiobooks on your compatible mobile device. OverDrive can be used without connecting your mobile device to a computer by downloading the OverDrive Media Console for your Android, BlackBerry, iOS device (iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch), or Windows Phone 7 mobile device from the download page or app store for your smartphone.
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Teens
Homework
Keep summaries of classic books in your pocket. Plot summary, character analysis, themes, and symbolism are all included. Quiz yourself before your next test or just to prove you are a literary genius! Find Shmoop guides for your iPhone, Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Nook, or Sony Reader. See the Android Market for Android compatible downloads.
Mobile Photos
Update your online photo albums from your mobile device using Flickr! or Picasa. To get started type in the following links into your mobile phone:
If you have an iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch, try the free Instagram application. Take photos, add effects, and share instantly.
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Social
Become a fan on Facebook and see photos from the Library's teen events, learn about becoming a teen volunteer, and even find homework help!
Follow @oclsteen for the latest news, live tweets from events, and great library tips!
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Library Materials
Find books about Android-powered smartphones and devices. For advance users, find books about Android application development.
This smartphone and mobile email device is popular with business and professional users. Discover all the things you can do with your BlackBerry.
Read about using your iPad or iPhone and getting the most out of it. For advanced users, also find books about iPad and iPhone application development.
Even if you do not have a smartphone, you can still use your iPod to download audiobooks, music, video, and more.
Learn how to use your Zune or Windows Phone 7 device. Windows Phone 7 is a popular alternative to the iPhone, Blackberry, and other mobile platforms.
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Websites
Read articles about designing for mobile devices as well as other topics related to design and development.
Mobile Websites
This is the mobile version of Google’s Book Search. Read many classics and other works in the public domain from your mobile device.
Use this handy online tool on your mobile device to do all of your social bookmarking on the go. Keep track of your favorite websites and share them through your favorite social media applications. Just type "smub.it/" before a URL to get started.
Technology Blogs
Here are some of the most popular technology blogs in their mobile form. These blogs cover mobile devices along with many other technology trends.
Mobile Search Engines
Many Internet search engines have mobile versions of their start pages. Users can check their email or search the Web with their mobile devices from these specially formatted pages. Here are just a few:
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