Online Resources

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.

Our online catalog allows anyone to search for items available to borrow in the library. Discover what books, audibook 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, 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.

NoveList K-8 Plus is a database that helps children and young teens 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.

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?

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 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 ask for a library card number. 

The Creativebug app offers classes on drawing, painting, sewing, knitting, quilting, jewelry making, and more. Classes are taught by experts and include step-by-step instructions and videos.

You can access Creativebug on the website or with the Creativebug app for smartphones and tablets in the App Store (Apple) and Google Play Store (Android). 

The app includes features like:

Downloading: You can download videos, class patterns, templates, and recipes to your device.

Watchlist: You can add classes to your Watchlist to save them for later.

Notes: You can add notes to any class in the video player.

Learning journeys: You can explore learning journeys that build upon each other.

Search filters: You can use search filters to find classes quickly.

Class overviews: You can view class overviews without signing in.

All you'll need is your library card number and pin to create an account.

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. 

Libby is an app where you can enjoy ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines. You can stream titles with Wi-Fi or mobile data. Material can be downloaded for offline use and accessed anytime, anywhere. All you need to get started is your library card number and PIN. The default PIN is the last 4 digits of the library card number.

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.

Hoopla is a subscription service that offers immediate access to the following:

Movies and TV shows: Stream up to 15 titles per month to a computer or mobile device. Hoopla offers over 6,000 movies and TV shows.

Music: Access over 400,000 music albums.

Audiobooks: Stream or download audiobooks to listen to on the go.

Comics: Read comics.

eBooks: Check out and read eBooks. 

Titles are always available (no holds). Users can also temporarily download titles to a mobile device while connected to the internet for use later without internet access.

Hoopla is available on TV, computer, tablet, and smartphone through the Hoopla app.

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.

ELibraryNJ eBooks, audio books, and magazines can be viewed and searched on any device. This will add over 50,000 popular fiction and non-fiction eBooks and digital audiobooks. Items borrowed can be read on your desktop or download the “Libby” app on your mobile device. Just add the eLibraryNJ card to the Libby app with your Sea Girt library card.