Free Books Online Through the Library

If you have difficulty, get stuck, or just aren’t sure about any part of this process – go in person or call your local library directly! Part of their job is helping you access library services, such as online.

Librarians often know of resources that the rest of us have no idea exist!

  1. Go to the website of your local library.
    • search for ‘[town, state] library’
    • it will probably be the top non-advertisement link
    • your local library could be part of a nearby city or area’s library system
  2. Look for information about eBooks. For example:
    • a menu item titled “eBook & Audio”
      • goes directly to instructions on how to use an app
    • a menu item titled “Books & More”
      • expands to a list including “Stream & Download”
        • lists multiple services for accessing ebooks, audiobooks, movies, etc.
        • clicking on a service goes directly to that service’s website
  3. Log in with your library card information.
    • If you have a library card but don’t know how to log in:
      • Look for instructions on the library’s website, including on the Log In page.
    • If you don’t have a library card:
      • Find out how to get one! You might have to go to the library in person. Some libraries let you register for an e-card online without going to the physical library.
  4. Read (or listen to) some great books!

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Copying Pictures from the Web

  1. Secondary click* on the picture
  2. Select “Copy Image”
  3. Click into the place you want to put the image
  4. Paste the picture ([secondary click* –> paste] OR [command-v {mac}] OR [control-v {non-mac}])

*Secondary click – depending on your device settings and whether you are using a mouse, trackpad, or touch screen, whichever click/tap combination applies. Possibilities:

  • Right click (mouse)
  • Control click (keyboard and mouse)
  • Two finger tap/click (trackpad)
  • One finger tap/click in the right corner (trackpad)
  • Tap and long hold (touch screen)
  • Something else based on your individual device and settings

Map Views

Apple Maps – on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

3 Options:

Map – similar to a paper map – primarily shows streets; some areas are colored to indicate the type of area (ex. parks, hospitals, schools)

Transit – primarily shows rail lines – trains and subways; including Amtrack, commuter railroads, and subway systems – may also show bus routes; streets are still displayed, faded in the background

Satellite – primarily shows what you would see when flying over an area – actual photos of areas, so you see trees/sand/water/buildings/streets/etc.

How to See Different Views

Options are in the top right corner of the screen.

On Mac, click the view you want to easily switch between them.

On iPhone and iPad, tap the i with a circle around it. That will bring up Maps Settings, where you can tap your desired map view.

How to Move App Icons on iPhone & iPad

  1. Tap and hold an icon until a menu pops up, then release.
  2. Tap Edit Home Screen.
  3. Drag the icon down to the dock (bottom row of the screen) and release.
  4. Swipe left or right on the screen until you get to the one you want.
  5. Tap and drag the icon from the dock to the position you want it.
  6. Repeat steps 3-6 for each app icon you want to rearrange.
  7. When you are finished, tap on an empty area, or the Done button in the top right corner, and the icons will stop wiggling.