Digital Library

Did you know that with your Northfield Township Area Library card number and pin number you have thousands of audiobooks and eBooks at the tips of your fingers? We are proud to offer you access to digital collections which provide entertainment for all ages.

OverDrive and Libby
Borrow eBooks and audiobooks on your mobile device or computer.

Instructions

1. Download the OverDrive and/or Libby app on your device.
2. Click on "My Account".
3. Click on "Sign-In".
4. Select "Northfield Township Area Library" from the dropdown list.
5. Type in your library card number.
6. Type in your PIN.
7. Click on "Sign-In".

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Hoopla
Borrow movies, eBooks, and audiobooks using  your mobile device or computer.

Instructions

1. Download the hoopla app on your device or visit the hoopla website.
2. Click on "Get Started".  You will need an email address for each library card you register.
3. Create a password, confirm, and click "Continue".
4. Select "Northfield Township Area Library" from the dropdown list.  Select "Next".
5. Type in your library card number, PIN number, then sign-in.

Creativebug
Free, unlimited access to thousands of online art and craft classes.  Watch the classes anytime, anywhere.  Since the classes never expire, you can start and stop projects at your own pace.

Instructions
    1. Visit our Creativebug landing page.
    2. Enter your library card number.
    3. Create an account using an email address and password.
    4. Access the classes and start creating!
    5. Stay tuned for a Creativebug Club at the Library for kits of materials          and a meeting date to discuss what we're making!  

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Michigan eLibrary (MeLCat)
Free access to full text magazines, learning resources, genealogical resources, business resources, health resources, and more.

Borrow books, DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks from other libraries if you can't find what you need at our Library.  You will receive a notification when it has been delivered and is available for pick up.

Instructions

1. Visit the Michigan eLibrary website and search for an item.
2. Select the item you would like to order and choose "Get this from MelCat".
3. Select "Northfield Township Area Library" from the dropdown menu.
4. Type in your first name and library card number.
5. Click submit.
6. Pick up from the circulation desk when you receive a notification that it is available.

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Beanstack
Keep track of the books you've read, earn reading rewards, and write reviews.  Enter seasonal challenges for a chance at prizes.

Instructions

1. Download the Beanstack app or go to ntal.beanstack.org.
2. Click "Register an Individual or Family".
3. Click on "No" if you have never used Beanstack before.
4. Click on "I am registering myself" if you are creating your own account.  Click on "I am an adult registering a child" if you are creating an account for your child.
5. Complete all required fields and then click "next".
6. You will have the option to add additional users to your account.