You can get FREE stuff with your South Georgia Regional Library card! Here’s everything we found from your local library system.
Free Digital Services from SGRL
South Georgia Regional Library offers a suite of digital services that can help you enjoy your library benefits from the comfort of your home.
Kanopy
Kanopy and Kanopy Kids offer an enriching and diverse video streaming experience suitable for all ages, from critically acclaimed movies and documentaries to child-friendly content.
Kanopy is a unique streaming service that provides instant access to over 30,000 films, including independent, classic, and other critically acclaimed movies and documentaries. This platform is particularly noted for its collection of thought-provoking and educational content, making it a go-to resource for those seeking more than just entertainment.
Kanopy Kids, on the other hand, is a carefully curated collection designed specifically for children, primarily targeting ages 2-8. This section of Kanopy focuses exclusively on age-appropriate content and allows unlimited viewing, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for young viewers. The content in Kanopy Kids spans various genres, including educational videos, animated storybooks, and TV series, all chosen to both entertain and educate children. A notable feature of Kanopy Kids is the parental control option, which requires a PIN to exit the Kids section, ensuring that children remain within the safe confines of age-appropriate content.
Both platforms emphasize quality and educational value, making them excellent resources for libraries, educators, and families seeking meaningful screen time. Kanopy’s commitment to educational and thought-provoking content sets it apart from other streaming services, while Kanopy Kids provides a trustworthy and enriching environment for children to explore, learn, and enjoy.
Learning Express
Learning Express Library is an invaluable online resource for a wide array of academic and career needs. It offers comprehensive test preparation, including for college admissions (ACT®, SAT®, AP®, TOEFL®), graduate school admissions (GRE®, GMAT®, LSAT®, MCAT®), and occupational certification exams in nursing, military, law enforcement, and other fields.
It also helps improve academic skills from 4th-grade level to college, offers adult learning resources, U.S. citizenship test prep, and even includes Spanish-language content. This platform is ideal for students and professionals aiming to advance their educational and career-related goals.
Legal GPS
Legal GPS is an interactive tool designed to assist business owners in navigating over 50 legal essentials. It helps save significant time and money. Their website estimates that you can save around $4,500 in legal fees and over 60 hours by using their service.
By answering a few questions, users receive step-by-step legal directions customized for their business. Upon completion, they get a personalized Legal GPS Status Report, which includes a legal scorecard, a guide sheet for future legal reference, and a completion certificate.
Libby
Libby is a mobile app developed by OverDrive, Inc. It is widely used by approximately 90% of public libraries in North America.
This app enables users to access library services conveniently by connecting to their library accounts using their library card. Through Libby, users can check out books and other library resources with ease, revolutionizing the way people access library services.
Mango Languages
Mango Languages offers a conversational approach to learning over 70 world languages and dialects, including English language courses.
It’s suitable for learners of all ages and focuses on teaching practical communication skills. Users can create profiles and share access with up to five family members, making it a versatile resource for households looking to engage in language learning together.
Tutor.com
Tutor.com is a pioneer in providing online tutoring through public libraries, having conducted over 10 million interactive sessions. It offers one-to-one help in 25 subjects, extending the library’s reach by expanding hours and locations for learning support.
This service is especially beneficial for those who need assistance in specific subjects or homework help, contributing to better grades and increased confidence.
VIP Learning
VIP Learning provides free access to over fifty vocational and technical courses covering a wide range of topics such as Mechanics, Beauty, Food, Electronics, Education, Locksmith, Welding, and English classes.
Most courses are available in English and Spanish. Upon completion and passing the final exam, participants receive a certificate of competence.
Special SGRL Perks by Location
Each branch of the South Georgia Regional Library system offers different services. Let’s break down the notable features by location.
Traveling Library
Don’t live near a library? No problem! SGRL has a Traveling Library bus named Matilda. This 24-foot Sprinter van offers Wi-Fi, laptops, tablets, Chromebooks, a projector, tables, benches, a 3D printer, drones and 1,000 books. The library uses solar panels to provide power.
The mobile library can issue library cards, host story times, teach you to use their digital services and even teach you how to use their on-board Chromebooks, 3D printer and drones!
Valdosta Library
The Valdosta Library, unique among the South Georgia Regional Library (SGRL) branches for its 3D printer maker space in the computer lab, offers a dynamic environment for both hobbyists and professionals. This innovative space not only allows library members to explore the world of 3D printing, but also provides access to a variety of tools and resources for creative projects.
Through workshops, one-on-one sessions, and self-guided learning opportunities, the library fosters a community of learning and creativity. This maker space is an integral part of the library’s mission to bring cutting-edge technology and educational opportunities to its patrons, making it a hub for technological exploration and digital literacy in the region.
Relief Recap
The South Georgia Regional Library has been serving the local community since 1875. Since that time, the library has expanded to serve Lowndes, Echols and Lanier Counties. The main library is located at 300 Woodrow Wilson Drive in Valdosta, GA.
All Georgia residents are entitled to receive a Georgia Library PINES card. PINES stands for Public Information Network for Electronic Services. Basically, the idea is that all Georgians should be able to receive the shared benefits of the libraries in Georgia.
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