With a new school year underway, DeKalb County Public Library officials encourage patrons to get a new library card. There’s no better than the beginning of a new school year. Residents with a new or existing DeKalb County Public Library card can easily access a myriad of services, according to a press release. This will help ensure students are successful in and out of the classroom.

HelpNow from Brainfuse offers online tutoring on various subjects for kids and adults.

GALILEO is collection of databases that provides educational videos, journals and more. Students also have access to the following:

  • Magazines (US Weekly, Newsweek, Vanity Fair)
  • Newspapers (Atlanta Journal Constitution, The New York Times)
  • eBooks
  • Audiobooks
  • Google Chromebook checkout
  • Foreign language classes

DCPL also has resources to enjoy during fall break. Movies, music, TV shows and more are available for download through Hoopla, a digital collection that can be accessed from any smart device. All of these resources are free with a library card.

Information: contact a local branch at dekalblibrary.org/locations/