Vacation Mode: Powered by Your Library Card

Planning a summer getaway or staycation? The Library wants to come with you!

Whether you're relaxing on the beach, hitting a new city, camping, or enjoying a staycation, or just trying to keep kids busy, your library is ready to go wherever you go.

With your library card, you have access to an incredible collection of digital resources that are available anytime, anywhere. There's no need to lug around books, worry about returning materials or spend a lot of money.

Read Anytime
Browse thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks, and digital magazines on your smartphone, tablet, or e-reader. Whether you're looking for the latest bestseller, a mystery to enjoy by the pool, or a magazine for the flight, you'll always have something to read.

Libby, Libby Magazines and Hoopla are the digital hot spots for adults, teens and children to check out and the Tumble Book Library is great for kids. Manga and comic fans can peruse Comics Plus with thousands of titles for emerging readers, teens, adults and everyone in between.

Listen on the Go
If you are driving, taking a long walk, hiking, or just need to rest your eyes, give audiobooks a listen through Libby, Hoopla or Tumble Book Library for kids. Simply borrow, download, and press play, and no Wi-Fi is required after downloading if you have gone somewhere remote or hopped on a flight.

Stream Movies and More
Looking for entertainment after a day of sightseeing? For the whole family, we have movies in over 30 genres ranging from comedy, action adventure, documentaries, sci-fi, romance, history, health and fitness and more. Browsing films just for the kids? Give Kanopy a visit! Visitors just need their library card number and pin to set up an account.

Need a recommendation?
Robert Schriek, Head of Adult Services at the Library of the Chathams, shares a few of his favorite digital resources:

"For the members of our community who enjoy classic films, documentaries, and foreign cinema, Kanopy is an outstanding resource. For patrons who enjoy classical music, opera, and jazz, Medici.tv offers a rich library of recordings with exceptional visual clarity and sound. Best of all, both of these free services can be enjoyed from home with your Chatham library card. My personal favorite is Medici.tv. The visuals and sound are so immersive that it's the closest experience to attending a live concert. I also think very highly of JSTOR, a database that provides access to an extensive collection of research articles across a wide range of disciplines."

Keep Kids Learning
Summer is the perfect time to encourage young readers as we do through the Summer Reading Program, but when you are away, you can turn those digital pages or explore math games and puzzles! E-Resources sure to beat the summer slump include Khan Academy, FunBrain, Discovery Education and NoveList, all available through the Learning and Research section of our website!

Career Development, Change and More
Summer is not all play for all people. We have a job seekers and business success hub with over 30 resources. This is great for a recent grad, job changer or someone getting back into the workforce.

Wherever your summer takes you, don't forget to pack your library card. It’s your free pass to thousands of books, movies, music, learning resources, and more.