DCPL @ Home

The library's resources extend beyond the library building. Discover resources that are available to you from the comfort of your home.

Get a Library Card

Apply for a library card by emailing the following information to info@douglas.lib.nv.us:

Name
Physical Address
Mailing Address (if different)
Phone Number Cell Phone Number & Name of Carrier (AT&T, Verizon, etc.)
Email Address
Date of Birth

You will be issued a library card number and a library account password to use for the library's digital resources and downloadables.

Questions?

Do you have any questions? Please feel free to email the library at info@douglas.lib.nv.us or fill out the form on the Contact Us page.

Library staff are ready to help with reference questions, reader's advisory, downloadables, library account questions, and more.

Social Media

Connect with the Douglas County Public Library on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Stay up-to-date on the latest library news and events, and join in on the interactive fun.

Virtual Storytime

Like and follow Douglas County Public Library on Facebook to view the growing playlist of Virtual Storytime videos!

Enjoy fun storybook readings by familiar library staff faces.

Weekend Warriors - Virtual Teen Dungeons & Dragons Campaign on Discord

The Douglas County Public Library is hosting a virtual Dungeons & Dragons campaign on Discord on Saturdays from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Join us for adventure this Saturday! Email the library at info@douglas.lib.nv.us to receive a Discord invitation. Provide your name, age, and library card number.

Please note this is for teens only, the rules are the same as any program, and no foul or sexually explicit language will be tolerated.

Downloadables

With a Douglas County Public Library card number and account password, you can access a variety of downloadable content, including digital books, audio books, music, and movies.

Flipster provides full digital copies of popular magazines. Flipster titles can be downloaded for offline viewing on mobile devices using the Flipster App, available from your device's app store.

To access Flipster, you will need your Douglas County Library card number and account password.

Get started with Flipster

Freegal music is a streaming and downloading service providing access to millions of songs and thousands of music videos. 24/7 streaming has been added to Freegal while the library is closed.

To create a free Freegal music account, you will need your Douglas County Library card number and account password/PIN.

Get started with Freegal

Hoopla digital offers access to thousands of music albums, movies, television shows and audiobooks, all available to borrow for instant streaming or temporary downloading to smartphones, tablets and computers. Total monthly borrows have been increased to 16 while the library is closed.

To create a free hoopla account, you will need your Douglas County Library card number and account password.

Get started with Hoopla

OverDrive offers access to a wide variety of downloadable eAudiobooks and eBooks.

To create a free OverDrive account, you will need your Douglas County Library card number.

Get started with OverDrive

Reading Resources

Children's Books & Author Resources provides 1,000+ complete book readings, author interviews, support assignments, and reader's advisory.

Teen Books & Author Resources provides 1,000+ complete book readings, author interviews, support assignments, and reader's advisory.

Book & Author Resources For Teachers & Adults provides ready-to-use activities, cut & paste virtual teaching ideas, an every-growing list of publishers providing permission for virtual read-alouds, and much more.

Teaching Books provides resources about children's and young adult books. Enjoy over 1,000 complete book readings. Meet authors and watch book trailers. Activities and teaching resources are available for educators.