WMS Library Catalog and Databases

Meet-ups: 

Aiden Tyler, Quaran-Teen 

What Book Are You Reading Now? Drop-in book during book discussion with lunch. Fridays 12-1:00 PM This is a different kind of book club where we talk about what we’re reading. We’ll all be talking about different books. The session start May 1st, Friday 12-1:00 through June 12th. Please email Ms. Sousa sousal@weston.org and she will explain how to join.

School from Home library program. How to get free ebooks and audiobooks:

JLG Digital 

https://jlg.ipublishcentral.com 

JLG Digital has some good e and audiobooks. This is a free trial subscription that ends on 6/30. The image in the bottom corner of the book lets you know if it is an ebook or audio. Books change out every sixty to ninety days.

Destiny Discover 

https://search.follettsoftware.com/metasearch/ui/68444

Use your school username and password to borrow ebooks and audiobooks. Find ebooks and audiobooks by scrolling down the page until you find their sections. Once checked in, students can check eBooks and audiobooks out.

Audible Stories 

https://stories.audible.com/discovery

Audible has made a small selection of audiobooks available for free. 

Sync Audiobooks 

https://www.audiobooksyncmcom/

For students 13 years and older. Each week from April 30-July 29 anyone can download and keep two amazing audiobooks with the SYNC Audiobook program. Join right away with the links below! If you need help ask Mrs. Sousa.  Happy listening!

1. Find Sora online or get the Sora app
2. Register to get the SYNC code   2020 SYNC audiobooks (look for the second box labelled “Register”)
3. Enter the code in Sora
4. Find the Sync library in Sora and download two books every week

• SYNC 2020 FAQ

Weston Public Library 

You need your Weston Public Library card to sign into these ebook platforms. Many other towns offer them too. Give your library card a try! If it doesn’t work, apply for a Weston card. 

All WHS students and faculty can get a Weston ecard online. Just follow these instructions to get one right away.

• Apply for public library card

Overdrive/Libby (Weston Public Library card)

https://minuteman.overdrive.com/minuteman-weston/youth-1

Overdrive and Libby has a huge collection of ebooks and audiobooks.  For mobile devices, the WPL recommends the free Libby app as the easiest way to read and listen. If a book is checked out, you can place a hold. Be careful to choose from the youth collection only!

To get started, go to the Overdrive collection below, or download the app for your IOS or Android device. 

• Overdrive collection
• Libby app for iphones, androids, and tablets

For help, ask Ms. Sousa, call the Weston Public library, or look here

• Overdrive help
• Libby help

RBdigital Magazines are full-color digital magazines for your computer or mobile device.  From National Geographics for Kids, Cooks, Bicycling, Beads and Button, Apple Magazine and more, you will enjoy the collection and the ease of borrowing them. 

 Your library’s collection of popular digital magazines includes both new and backlist titles with no holds, no checkout periods, and no limits. Get started here: https://westonlibraryma.rbdigital.com/ or by downloading the RB Digital App. You will need your Weston Library Card.

Hoopla has a huge collection of popular fiction, nonfiction and graphic novels in ebook and audiobook formats. The great thing about Hoopla is no waiting lists! If you see something you like you can always borrow. it. We recommend Hoopla Kids Mode.

• Hoopla
  Sign in with your public library card (Weston, Boston, or other).
• All about Hoopla
  A short slideshow that explains what Hoopla is and how to use it..