Research & Learn

Featured Resources

Bookflix
Creativebug
Hoopla
Libby & Overdrive
Niche Academy
Transparent Languages
Transparent Languages en Espanol

Resources by Category

Arts and Music

Creativebug offers online video arts and crafts workshops and techniques free with your Midlothian library card! Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, sew, screen print, and more

Languages and Culture

At the library, at home, and everywhere in between, access to language lessons is possible on almost any device, including full-feature mobile apps for iOS and Android™ tablets and phones. Don't forget to use Kids Speak mode for your young language learners!

Aprenda ingles con Transparent Language Online! Ofrecemos materiales en ingles acompanados con sus traducciones en espanol y en mas 30 idiomas adicionales, asi como materiales de immersion completa en ingles. 

Lifelong Learning

Niche Academy is a turnkey learning solution with ready-to-use, expertly-crafted tutorials to deliver training and track progress anywhere on any subject! 

Newspapers and Magazines

Libby is a free app where you can enjoy ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines from your public library. You can stream titles with Wi-Fi or mobile data, or download them for offline use and read anytime, anywhere. All you need to get started is a library card

Reference and Research

Engagement is the first step toward building a love of reading and learning. BookFlix provides fiction and nonfiction reading and lesson plans with picture books for ages 3 - 7. Check it out today!

Libby is a free app where you can enjoy ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines from your public library. You can stream titles with Wi-Fi or mobile data, or download them for offline use and read anytime, anywhere. All you need to get started is a library card

Video Streaming

Your public library at your fingertips. Borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen-your computer, your phone, your car, even your TV! Register today here

eBooks and Audiobooks

Engagement is the first step toward building a love of reading and learning. BookFlix provides fiction and nonfiction reading and lesson plans with picture books for ages 3 - 7. Check it out today!

Your public library at your fingertips. Borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen-your computer, your phone, your car, even your TV! Register today here

Libby is a free app where you can enjoy ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines from your public library. You can stream titles with Wi-Fi or mobile data, or download them for offline use and read anytime, anywhere. All you need to get started is a library card