Online Resources
Browse through the various services offered through our library, or take a peek at the long list of useful reference links, sorted by category at the bottom of the page. Please alert the HPL staff to any broken, incorrect or missing links.
Make Donations or Pay Fines to the Humboldt Public Library
Please Click here for the City of Humboldt website.
Then, click on the Online Bill Pay tab.
Tax Links
http://www.iowa.gov/tax/forms/loadform.html
http://www.irs.gov/Forms-&-Pubs
NoveList Plus – Guide to Fiction for Children, Teens, and Adults
Please click here to visit NoveList Plus. Outside of the library, you will need your Library Card Number (without any spaces) for the Patron ID at NoveList Plus.
Bridges – Iowa’s eLibrary.
Check out eBooks, Audiobooks, magazines, streaming video, etc. for your eReader, mobile device, Chromebook, Mac and Windows computers.
Please click here to begin. You will need your Library Card Number.
Libby
Free apps where you can borrow ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines from your public library.
View digital content on your mobile device. Digital content (magazines, books, etc.) from your library is now available in Libby—the free, award-winning reading app from OverDrive.
Please click here to begin. Use your Library Card Number to begin setting up your account. Please read all instructions carefully.
TumbleBooks Children’s Library
The TumbleBookLibrary is a collection of TumbleBooks (animated, talking picture books), along with games and puzzles. TumbleBooks are created from existing picture books which have been licensed from various children’s book publishers and converted to the TumbleBook format.
Please click here if you’re inside the HPL, which should take you directly to the TumbleBookLibrary. If you’re outside the HPL, you may need to login using your library card number without any spaces. If you have cookies enabled in your browser, you should only have to do this one time.
High-speed internet is recommended, and Adobe Flash is required, which is already preloaded on most computers.
Problems? Please call (515) 332-1925 or email us at childrenslibrary@humboldtpubliclibrary.com.
Ancestry Library Edition
This service allows you to access various databases that may be helpful to your genealogical research. However, this service is only available from within the Humboldt Public Library. You cannot access it from a computer outside the library. Please click here to begin.
Freegal
Digital Music Downloads, Music Streaming & Music Videos.
Patrons of the Humboldt Public Library are now able to download five Sony Music tracks in the MP3 format each week and have access to unlimited streaming of Sony Music!
Freegal Music
- 11 Million+ songs /23,000+ Music Videos (Over 1 million new songs added in the last year!)
- 30,000 labels including the world’s largest–Sony Music Entertainment
- Over 200 different genres; everything from Classical Music to Rap, including Pop, Rock, Children’s, Country, Classical and many more…
- Thousands of popular artists including Adele, Alicia Keys, Barbara Streisand, Bruce Springsteen, Carrie Underwood, Céline Dion,Dave Matthews Band, Elvis Presley, Hozier, Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean, Johnny Cash, John Legend, Leonard Cohen, London Symphony Orchestra, Meghan Trainor, One Direction, P!nk, Pearl Jam, Pitbull, Pink Floyd, Sara Bareilles, Santana, Usher, Willie Nelson, Yo-Yo Ma, Zayn and many more…
- Music from over 80 different countries
- Unlimited simultaneous access for the library for both downloads and streaming
- New music available the same day it shows up on I-Tunes or in the stores. New content added daily.
- All content is exclusive to Freegal Music (We are a Sole Source provider for Public Libraries)
- Free Mobile apps for Apple and Android devices
- Freegal Music Blog http://freegalmusic.blogspot.com/
- Follow us on Twitter- https://twitter.com/FreegalMusic
- Like us on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/FreegalMusic/
Please click here to go to Freegal. At the login page, just enter your HPL library card number and your PIN. Your PIN is the last 4 digits of your library card number. Beginning your musical journey is that simple!
Humboldt and Other Newspaper Archives
Archived newspapers of the local and regional newspapers of the Humboldt County area and many, many others.
This is an archive of many, many newspapers. The content of the archive is based upon the microfilm of the old newspapers, so some of the images aren’t quite perfect. It’s interesting to look at the ads for various businesses around town and to read about the issues of eras past.
NewspaperARCHIVE is the world’s best resource for historical and genealogical information. This unique archive spans more than 400 years of family history, small-town events, world news and more.
Explore your family tree and discover your history at NewspaperARCHIVE, the world’s largest online newspaper archive.
Please click here to begin. You will then need to enter your library card number to login (no spaces). You may also have to setup a Username and Password to use the service.
Brainefuse HelpNow
A Suite of Services Designed to Meet the Needs of Today’s Student.
What is Brainfuse?
Brainfuse is based in NYC and for over a decade, has developed and provided virtual learning solutions for schools, libraries, colleges, and universities. Our philosophy is anchored in adherence to high standards and user-centered technology to build a better educational experience for learners of diverse backgrounds.
Brainfuse helps students and job seekers reach their goals by connecting them with qualified eTutors and job coaches anytime, anywhere. Users can also initiate and organize online meetings for peer-to-peer learning.
The Brainfuse learning platform gives power to students and job seekers to manage outcomes better by seamlessly integrating the latest online technology
Please click here for Brainfuse HelpNow
Please click here for Brainfuse HelpNow User Guide
Please click here for Brainfuse HelpNow Video Guide
Please click here for How to Use the Whiteboard
Please click here for Adult Learning Center
Brainfuse
Resources and Tools for Adult Learners, Job Seekers, Veterans, High School, Post High School and College Applicants.
Brainfuse is a website containing many on-line and real-time/live resources and tools for adult learners, career preparation, job seekers, veterans, high school students, post high school and college applicants. Included are items such as career selection, resume preparation, interview coaching, help for veterans, testing services and high school/college resources.
To access all of the website’s content and services, you may want to Login on the Home Page and create your own personal account as some functions require an account.
Please click here for the Brainfuse JobNow & VetNow Home Page.
Please click here for the Brainfuse JobNow & VetNow YouTube Video Tutorial.
Please click here for the Brainfuse JobNow & VetNow User Guide.
Please click here for a direct link to the Brainfuse SkillSurfer/Learning Library.
Please click here for a direct link to the Brainfuse Adult Learning Center.
LearningExpress Library
LearningExpress Library is an interactive online platform that provides the most comprehensive selection of career and academic resources available to empower people for job preparation, career advancement, college readiness, academic success, and skills mastery in math, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. More than a database, LearningExpress Library(tm) helps entire communities jumpstart careers and education. Additional features of LearningExpress include Job & Career Accelerator, software tutorials, and introductory training courses on how to use a computer, search the internet and take advantage of social networking.
People’s Law Library of Iowa
This new online resource, with its stand-alone website, is designed to help Iowans easily find and navigate topics related to Iowa law.
In this effort, the State Library has partnered with the University of Iowa Law Library to develop the People’s Law Library. The new website includes information on legal topics such as consumer law, family law, and landlord/tenant law, along with guidance on researching legal issues, a glossary of more than 100 legal terms, and more.
State Librarian Michael Scott writes: “We are thrilled to provide this resource to Iowans. Our goal with the People’s Law Library of Iowa is to provide a trusted, reliable source of information on Iowa’s laws with no legalese so that the average person can easily comprehend. This website will help Iowans understand their rights and feel empowered as they navigate the legal system.”
Browse through the categories below for links to other helpful sites.