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CONTACT US
100 W. Eldorado Parkway 214-975-0430
library@littleelm.org www.littleelmlibrary.org
MWF 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. T TH 10 a.m.-8 p.m. S 10 a.m.-3 p.m. SU Closed
GET A LIBRARY CARD
Check out books and use our resources with a free card. Texas residents are eligible for a card with photo ID and proof of address. Call or visit the Library to register for a card today!
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
The Little Elm Friends of the Library is a group of people who are committed to sustaining and improving the Library. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Please call or email the library for more information on becoming a Friend.
CHECKOUTS AND RESOURCES
With a library card, you have access to all of the awesome resources that we have to offer.
• Mobile Hotspots. Internet access 24/7! The Library has mobile hotspots that can be checked out for three weeks at a time.
• Microscopes. See things close up and take your science knowledge to a whole new level! Microscopes can be checked out for three weeks each.
• VOX™ Books. The world’s first audio books that live in print! These books combine outstanding picture books with audio recordings to make early literacy development fun! • Telescopes. What’s going on out there? See what else is in the sky with a telescope you can check out! • Lakefront Discovery STEM Backpacks. Get out, discover, and learn! Check out a backpack and go on an adventure in the parks. Learn about nature, bugs and butterflies, and the beach.
• Seed Library. Have a green thumb? Patrons can check out up to eight packets of non- GMO heirloom seeds for six months. After harvest, simply return seeds to the seed library for the next patron to enjoy!
VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING
• Virtual Rhythm & Rhyme Storytime. Fun story time with movement and song! First/Third SU 2 p.m. Ages Birth-6 years Online Free • Virtual Pajama Family Storytime. Fun story time with movement and song! TH 6 p.m. Ages Birth-6 years Online Free
• Virtual Toddler Storytime. Interactive story time for babies and toddlers. W 10:15 a.m. Ages Birth-3 years Online Free • Virtual Pre-School Storytime. Fun, interactive story time to build literacy skills. W 11 a.m. Ages 3-6 years Online Free
DIGITAL SERVICES
The Little Elm Public Library is more than just books! We offer a wide array of digital and electronic services, educational and career services, and much more! Learn at www.littleelmlibrary.org. • Mobile Printing. Print what you need from your PC, tablet, or smart phone. • Calendar. Find upcoming events and programs. • Interlibrary Loans. Do you need an article, book, or other material that the Little Elm Public Library does not own? The Library’s Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service will attempt to get it for you. • Tech Tools. We offer public-use PCs, color and black and white printing services, large format printing, faxing, scanning, free Wi-Fi access, as well as webcam and microphone service. • Internet To Go. Check out a mobile hotspot. • Become a U.S. Citizen. We offer online resources for you to study and practice for your citizenship exam. • Resume Services. Create a resume online with our Resume Maker Pro service. • Health Reference Center. Discover periodicals and reference book content designed for both nursing and allied health students, as well as consumer health researchers. • Reference USA. Search business and consumer databases, job skills, location, and industry to find business opportunities, companies, business information, addresses, phone numbers, and news articles for research. • Rocket Languages. Want to learn a new language? Check out these practical online language tools. • cloudLibrary. Check out books online! cloudLibrary makes it easy to find what you need online, using the web, a tablet, or your phone! • Freading. Freading is a new online service for Little Elm Library cardholders to download eBooks to their favorite devices. Freading offers over 11,000 titles in all genres. • ComicsPlus. Find your favorite comics online! • Overdrive Digital Media. Read magazines, watch movies, documentaries, concerts, and classic TV, listen to lectures, take classes, or take ACT or SAT prep classes. • Education Services. We offer a wide range of online education services including GED prep, college test prep, K-12 education, career prep and exams, and classes to improve your reading, writing, and math skills! • Tumblebooks. Online assortment of children’s books, magazines, and videos.
MAKERSPACE
Makers, creators, tinkerers, artists, crafters, and entrepreneurs: welcome to the Makerspace at The Little Elm Public Library! Whether fun or functional, you supply the creativity, and we’ll supply the tools to bring your creations to life. Learn, imagine, create, and most importantly, make! The Makerspace is free to use by adults 18+ and teens ages 16+ who are Little Elm Public Library cardholders with accounts in good standing (not expired, no fees, or overdue materials).
