With permission from the librarians at Maine Maritime Academy’s Nutting Memorial Library, here’s a video explaining how to search the library catalog for a book and request it. Though the library is different, we use the same catalog so the same steps will work.
Spotlighted Databases
Comics Plus offers thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga for all ages. You can access titles using a smartphone, tablet, or computer, and comics can be downloaded to multiple devices. There is never a wait to read! All items are available at all times to everyone.
Get started by downloading the LibraryPass app through your device’s app store, or access through the web at https://login.librarypass.com/
CloudLibrary is a collection of ebooks and audiobooks available for checkout to MML cardholders. Books may be downloaded to most phones and tablets.
See cloudLibrary’s support page for answers to common problems and how-to videos. Installing cloudLibrary on a Kindle Fire requires you to jump through some hoops.
The Digital Maine Library provides every resident of Maine with access to online resources that include a collection of full text articles and abstracts from magazines, newspapers, journals and reference. It also provides students, business people, public library patrons, and higher education students and educators the ability to use online learning tools.
Flipster is a digital magazine service. Merrill Memorial Library now subscribes to a number of digital magazines in addition to our regular print magazines. Some of the digital titles we will carry are familiar, like the New Yorker, Sports Illustrated, Real Simple, and Vogue; other titles are new but cover subject matter similar to what you’ll find in our print collection, like Dwell, Food Network Magazine, Mother Jones, Newsweek, and Prevention.
You can read these magazines on your computer or smartphone, but the experience of reading on an iPad, Kindle Fire, or Android tablet is best.
- Go to the iOS App Store, Google Play Store, or Amazon App Store to download the app to your device.
- Download and open the app.
- When prompted, search for MERRILL MEM LIBRARY.
- Enter your library card number.
Answers to frequently asked questions available in this PDF.
MML also has digital subscriptions to Consumer Reports, The New York Times, The Portland Press Herald, and the Wall Street Journal. These subscriptions are not accessible through Flipster. Call 846-4763 or write to us at mmlinfo@yarmouthlibrary.org for access information.
Kanopy is a video streaming service for public libraries and universities. Patrons at Merrill Memorial Library may stream any of the roughly 30,000 feature films, documentaries, foreign, and classic films to your computer, mobile device, AppleTV, Roku, Chromecast, and Amazon Firestick. Every cardholder gets 5 streaming credits per month. Kanopy Kids and Great Courses material does not count against your credits. Cardholders with fines of more than $25 will not be able to sign up.
Sign up using your library card.
See Kanopy’s support page for answers to common problems, such as how to set up on various streaming devices.
Mango Languages via Portland Public Library
Want to learn a new language or brush up on one that’s become a little rusty? Mango Languages is available for free via Portland Public Library. Cumberland County residents are eligible for a free Portland Public Library card. Apply directly at a PPL branch or here in MML. Applications are available upon request. Once you have your card click here to access Mango Languages.
Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center
We have access to so many databases that are underutilized. Now that the warm weather is here, it’s a good time to explore new hobbies! Are you tired of being cooped up all winter? Why not dive into mountain biking or camping? Want something a little more leisurely? How about flying a kite? The Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center has useful information for all of the above and much, much more.
Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center (EBSCO)
A resource that offers detailed “how-to” instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast. Full text from leading hobby and craft magazines. Video tutorial from Niche Academy.
