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eBooks

Download eBooks for free with your library card, even when the library is closed!

Select from our vendors below or explore the free out-of-copyright or “public domain” materials from our list of alternate sources.

eAudio

Download eAudiobooks for free with your library card, even when the library is closed!

Select from our vendors below or explore the free out-of-copyright or “public domain” materials from our list of alternate sources.

eResearch

Have a question you’ve been wanting to answer? Curious about the birds you’re seeing? How about some extra research help for homeschooling? Explore the databases and information tools we have available in our eResearch databases. Organized by topic and by name, something for everyone. Need help to focus your effort? Email reference@portlib.org for individual help!

World Languages

Learning a new language? Want to practice your language skills? Preparing to travel abroad? Portland Public Library World Languages has online tools and audiobooks to help you learn a language, at any skill level, at your own pace.

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Voulez vous apprendre une nouvelle langue, à votre propre rythme?

Aprendiendo un nuevo idioma, a su proprio ritmo?

Aprendendo uma nova língua, no seu próprio ritmo?

PPL Digital Commons

Goodwin Atlas of Portland, 1882: plates

Digital Commons is a collection featuring digitized materials that capture and preserve the history and community life of Portland, Maine. These are drawn from the library’s own collections and from partnering organizations in the region.

Learning Express

Our LearningExpress Library™ platform provides a comprehensive selection of educational resources— including more than 800 tutorials, practice exams, and eBooks. Tools provide online job, career, and computer training resources as well as skill-building courses, exercises, and practice exams for ASVAB, Civil Service, SAT, U.S. Citizenship and more. Set up a user name and password and return to the test at any time.