Libby – Audio, eBooks, and eMagazines
The Hancock County Download Library collection, also available through the Libby app, offers Southwest Harbor Public Library patrons a growing collection of audiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines compatible with Kindle Paperwhites and other devices. This is brought to you by Blue Hill Public Library, Southwest Harbor Public Library, Northeast Harbor Library, Witherle Memorial Library (Castine), Jesup Memorial Library (Bar Harbor), Ellsworth Public Library, Bass Harbor Memorial Library, Buck Memorial Library (Bucksport), and Friend Memorial Library (Brooklin). Access the collection with your SWHPL card number. Go to Getting Started for help setting up Libby. Go to Libby Help for assistance and troubleshooting.
cloudLibrary – Audio and eBooks
Powered by 3M’s cloudLibrary, this is a state-wide consortium that offers e-books and e-audiobooks to member libraries (not compatible with all devices). Access the collection with your SWHPL card number. For help and support, go to the cloudLibrary General Website, and go to the bottom of the page.
New York Times Online Free Access
Free access to the New York Times (NYT) made possible by a cooperative purchase by Blue Hill Public Library, Southwest Harbor Public Library, Northeast Harbor Library, Witherle Memorial Library (Castine), Jesup Memorial Library (Bar Harbor), Ellsworth Public Library, Bass Harbor Memorial Library, Buck Memorial Library (Bucksport), and Friend Memorial Library (Brooklin). After logging in through a browser, access is available on that device for 24 hours. To renew the subscription when that 24 hour window ends, click on the same link you used the first time, NYT Online All Access. Compatible with the NY Times app. For All Access details, go to NYT All Access Subscription Details. Go to Frequently Asked Questions or support. Go to Troubleshoot Digital Access for more help and recommendations.
NOTE: If you already have a basic NYT Online Account, you will need to either set up a new acccount with a different email or not renew your subscription. Once the subscription is lapsed, you can then use the pass. You will have to delete your login information from your browser or device in order to use the 24 hour All Access Pass.
Wall Street Journal Free Access
Free access to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) to library patrons. There is a one-time set-up process that must be completed by requesting access below. You will then have browser access, as this pass is not compatible with the WSJ app.
Request Access
Please provide the following information to establish your free account to WSJ.com, courtesy of the Southwest Harbor Public Library.
Kanopy – Movies and TV Series
Get free access to thousands of movies with your library card. Simply add your Southwest Harbor Public Library card number and create an account. You get thirty tickets per month, with 72 hours to view each movie. Kanopy Kids is unlimited 30 day access. Go to Kanopy Help for support and troubleshooting.
Comics Plus – Comics and Graphic Novels
Unlimited, simultaneous access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga. Download the app Library Pass to access the Comics Plus collection. Go to Reader Support for to get started and for help.
Digital Archive – Database for Local Photographs and More
The Southwest Harbor Public Library Digital Archive is a searchable online database containing containing thousands of historical photographs, documents, maps, and research materials related to Mount Desert Island.
Digital Maine Library – Databases
Maine’s Virtual Library provides access to magazines, newspapers, manuscripts etc. online. Some examples include the NY Times, Nature, ERIC, Masterfile Premier, and Novelist – a reader advisory website. These exclusive databases and paying online subscriptions are FREE with your SWHPL card number.