Catalog and Library Account
Our online catalog allows anyone to search for items available to borrow in the library. Discover what books, audiobooks on CDs, and movies on DVD to borrow next.
Library patrons can use their library card to log in to their account. Once logged in you can save the books you want to read to a wish list, see what books you have already borrowed, place a hold on items that are currently checked out, or renew a book online.
To log in you will be ask for a library card number and PIN. The default PIN is the last 4 digits of the library card number.
Children's Catalog Search
Here you have the option to explore the Children's collection by categories or series. Results will show the reading level and if the book is in the library.
Libby
Borrow eBooks, audiobooks and magazines without leaving home. You'll find the same great titles from your library in a modern, easy-to-use app. Plus, enjoy offline reading, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, push notifications, and more. Often eBooks are available to read on Kindle. Make sure to add both the Sea Girt Library and eLibraryNJ collections to your Libby account.
eLibraryNJ
Add the eLibraryNJ collection in the Libby app using your library card. This collection contains over 30,000 popular fiction and non-fiction eBooks and digital audio books, as well as magazines.
Hoopla
Hoopla is available on TV, computers, tablets, and smartphones through the Hoopla app for iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire.
Hoopla offers access to over 6,000 Movies/ TV shows, and 400,000 music albums.
Stream or download eBooks, Audiobooks and comics to read or listen to on the go.
Titles are always available, no holds.
Kanopy
Kanopy is an ad-free streaming service that offers a variety of content, including movies, TV shows, documentaries, and educational videos.
To log in you will be ask for a library card number and PIN. The default PIN is the last 4 digits of the library card number.
Palace Project
The Palace Project is a free app that provides New Jersey residents with access to thousands of ebooks and audiobooks. The Palace Project also offers exclusive titles, unique content, and options for community-provided content.
The process for signing up is completely self-contained within the Palace app. It requires only an email address and authentication through geolocation (anywhere in NJ) to obtain an account.
Sea Girt Library is NOT on the list so you will need to select the NEW JERSEY STATE LIBRARY as your library.
Flipster
Flipster gives remote access to magazines. Flipster offers a desktop viewer and apps for iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire that allow users to read the following magazines on their devices: Better Homes & Gardens, Eating Well, Fine Gardening, Good Housekeeping, People, Southern Living, Taste of Home, Town & Country, and Vanity Fair.
To log in you will be ask for a library card number and PIN. The default PIN is the last 4 digits of the library card number.
Explora
Explora offers patrons a simple search that quickly delivers relevant results including articles, e-books, essays and primary source documents. High-quality articles licensed from reputable publishers, recognized by library professionals and selected for use in a school environment.
To log in you will be ask for a library card number.
EBSCO
EBSCO offer a variety of full-text databases and search features. It can be useful for finding journal articles and other publications on specific topics. To log in you will be asked for a library card number.
Novelist
NoveList is a comprehensive readers' advisory solution for fiction lovers. With an intuitive interface and extensive proprietary content, NoveList answers the question: What should I read next?
Novelist k-8
NoveList K-8 is a database that helps children in grades K-8 find books and authors. It offers reading recommendation for both fiction and nonfiction titles, and includes tools for teachers, parents, and librarians to engage young readers.
Creativebug
Creativebug is a video subscription service that offers thousands of online art and craft classes taught by designers and creative experts. Creativebug also provide free printables, patterns, templates, materials lists, recipes, and video tutorials.
Features
Personal profile: Subscribers get their own profile with a gallery and community tab.
Class library: Subscribers can save classes to their library and keep one class for each month they subscribe.
Class notifications: Subscribers can sign up for email and text alerts to learn about new classes, live events, and special offers.
Class search: Users can search for classes by materials to find ones that use supplies they already have.
