Digital Library
OUR DOORS ARE CLOSED, BUT THE DIGITAL LIBRARY IS ALWAYS OPEN!
In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, all Crown Point Community Library locations are closed. While we can’t visit with you in person, we encourage you to visit our Digital Library and take advantage of the many online resources available for all ages.
ACCESS THE DIGITAL LIBRARY
Some of the library’s online resources require your library card number and pin/password.
If you need a library card, update your expired card or need assistance with your pin number email us at questions@crownpointlibrary.org or call us at (219) 663-0270, choose prompt #4, wait a moment and leave your name, phone number and your question. A library staff member will return your call.
Digital Library Resources:
The Digital Library provides all-ages access to eBooks, audiobooks, eLearning, research and databases.
The following new service extensions have been added to our digital resources:
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- TumbleMath K-6 math eBooks
- Teen Book Cloud Grade 7-12 eBooks
- Audio Book Cloud eBooks for all ages
- Creativebug Arts & Crafts for all ages
OUTDOOR WiFi ACCESS
The Library is offering free WiFi access in the municipal parking lot located between the CP Library and City Hall. Connect to “CPCL Outdoor” no password is required.
REMOTE CALL BACK SERVICE
The Library is offering a remote call back service for those who wish to speak with a library staff member. Please call (219) 663-0270, select prompt #4, wait a moment and leave your name, phone number and your question. A library staff member will return your call.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow our Social Media accounts for updates, virtual story time, steam activities, author readings, video clips, and more!
SERVICE CHANGES
The following service changes are effective until further notice:
- Returning library materials/Fines:
- Due dates for items borrowed prior to the closure have been extended and will be modified as needed while the Library remains closed.
- Book drops are open during this time. Please hold on to your items until we reopen. FINES WILL NOT ACCRUE.
- Library programs/events:
- ALL programs and events at libraries are CANCELED. Please visit our YouTube channel for virtual programming.
- Need a Library Card?
- Community members can apply for a library card, update their expired card or reset their pin number online by emailing a request to questions@crownpointlibrary.org.
- Remote Call Back:
- The Library is offering a remote call back service for those who wish to speak with a library staff member. Please call (219) 663-0270, select prompt #4, wait a moment and leave your name, phone number and your question. A library staff member will return your call.
Crown Point Community Library will continue to monitor COVID-19 developments with the help of Indiana Department of Health, the City of Crown Point, and its partner agencies. Decisions to reopen the library system will be based on the COVID-19 situation. The Library will seek to balance the safety and health of our community with its commitment to serving our citizens.
Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is making updates to its website as new information becomes available. You can sign up to receive updates by email.
If you experience symptoms such as fever, cough, and shortness of breathe and have a recent history of travel to China or contact with someone suspected of having COVID-19 please contact the ISDH Epidemiology Resource Center at: 317-233-7125, 317-233-1325 after hours or email epiresource@isdh.in.gov
