Phone: (435) 563-3555
Email: library@smithfieldcity.org
Library Resources
Utah's Online Public Library provides provides free access to educational and recreational resources: Beehive Library Consortium (Libby) eBooks and audiobooks, CreativeBug, EBSCOhost research databases, Novelist reading recommendations, LearningExpress Library, Utah Newspapers, and more!
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Libby is a reading app for borrowing digital books and audiobooks from the library's OverDrive collection. This free app, created by OverDrive, is available for Android, iOS (iPhone/iPad/iPod touch), and Windows 10 devices. Libby is highly recommended for those new to borrowing eBooks and eAudiobooks.
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Book Buzz is a program you can use, through the Smithfield Library, to get multiple copies of books for your book club. To use, go to the Utah State Library's Book Buzz page. You will find over 500 titles to choose from! Once you've selected the title your club wants to try, come to the library and fill out our Book Buzz form. The library will order the books and will contact you when they are ready to borrow. You can order up to 15 copies of each title and keep them for up to 8 weeks. Reservations can be made up to 1 year in advance. We request $1 per book to help cover shipping costs. Visit the library to take advantage of this great resource.
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The LearningExpress Library offers a highly-acclaimed e-learning and test preparation solution for students and professionals. It offers personalized learning and individualized study plans. Organized into targeted learning centers, LearningExpress Library supports those looking to improve core academic skills, pass the GED, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, find a job, change careers, become a U.S. citizen and much more.
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Smithfield Library patrons can now access Creativebug.com using their Smithfield library accounts. Creativebug has 1000's of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Contact the library for information on using this great resource or visit Creativebug + Smithfield Library using the link.
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Smithfield Library patrons have access to many useful tools through Utah's Online Library and OpenAthens. You'll find CultureGrams, EBSCO databases, Gale Reference Collection, NoodleTools, World Book Encyclopedia, newspapers and other research databases and collections. To use these resources you will be asked to register for an Open Athena account using your 14 digit library card number. If you need help registering contact the library.
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Designed for touch-enabled devices such as laptops and tablets, Auto Repair Source offers a user-friendly search experience and access to a wealth of information to help users diagnose, repair and maintain today's complex vehicles. Diagrams and images can be easily magnified and printed. To use this resource you will be asked to register for an Open Athena account using your 14 digit library card number. If you need help registering contact the library.
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Utah Newspapers is a digital newspaper service of the Utah Press Association (UPA). The UPA Archive provides public access to all of Utah's local newspapers. Each newspaper is a fully-searchable PDF that you can print or download. Search all of Utah's newspapers by keyword or filter by newspaper, city, county, or zip code. To use this resource you will be asked to register for an Open Athena account using your 14 digit library card number. If you need help registering contact the library.
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