Sara DeVries: Herrick offers free access to Ancestry, Libby, NYT and more
The cold winter months ahead of us often bring us snow days, canceled events, and time on our hands. What to do with all that unexpected time? Learn something new using subscription services available free at herrickdl.org with a valid library card.
ABC Mouse provides young learners ages 2-7 with interactive books, educational games, puzzles and more. Search “ABCMouse” on the library’s website for free access to this resource, otherwise available for a monthly $12.99 subscription fee.
Visit either HDL location to access the same content you’ve seen advertised on Ancestry.com. Search the library website for “Ancestry Library Edition” while you're physically on-site for free access, otherwise available with monthly subscriptions of $21.99 and up.
Thousands of award-winning art and craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists await through Creativebug, run by popular crafting company JoAnn Fabrics. Monthly subscriptions begin at $7.95 per month, but the resource is available free at creativebug.com/lib/herrickdl.
Borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and digital magazines using the Libby app. Log in with your library card and PIN to access up to 10 items at a time for free each month with over 3 million titles. Comparative service Audible.com costs $14.95 for monthly access.
Choose from thousands of online courses to learn in-demand skills from real-world industry experts through LinkedIn Learning, formerly called Lynda.com. Visit linkedin.com/learning-login/go/herrickdl for free access, otherwise available through plans $19.99 per month and up.
Save money on the normal $25 monthly subscription fee for the New York Times. Get unlimited free access to articles and features using three-day passes, with unlimited pass renewals. Search “New York Times” on the library website and follow the instructions to sign up.
— Sara DeVries is community relations manager for Herrick District Library.
This article originally appeared on The Holland Sentinel: Sara DeVries: Herrick offers free access to Ancestry, Libby, NYT and more
