Digital Public Library of America
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Our new web catalog allows anyone to browse and directly download any of the more than 6,300 ebook titles available on DPLA’s Open Bookshelf. Choose from classic novels, children’s books, textbooks and non-English titles, all for free, with no login or library card needed.
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- May 21, 2020
It’s hard to believe it’s been more than two months since much of the country moved to remote work, and we first shared some tips that have helped make our…
- May 21, 2020
Earlier this month, the DPLA ebooks team met virtually with state librarians from across the country as part of the annual spring COSLA members’ meeting.
- May 14, 2020
We’ve been hearing from public libraries and others around the country who are recommending DPLA to their patrons and communities for free access to cultural heritage artifacts, ebooks, and educational…