Virtual Library

Supersize your Library card with digital access to electronic and audio books, magazines, movies, and music available 24/7.

See the HELP TUTORIALS tab on the right

 
 

Manage your account online.

Browse, download, or place items on hold. Keep track of titles you’ve borrowed and plan to borrow and set custom notifications via text and email. Rate, review and share titles.

 

ACCESS 2.6 million digital titles from over 5,000 publishers.

Download eBooks, audiobooks, and more from your local public library - anywhere, anytime. All you need is a library card. Try Libby, the new library app built by OverDrive for enjoying ebooks and audiobooks!

 

Brainfuse Online Tutoring

Free Online Tutoring. Connect with a Tutor Now. Need A Free Writing Tutor? Find Your Tutor for Free with your Ruidoso Library card.

 

Discover a world of information.

Get free 24/7 access to resources such as newspapers, magazine and journal articles, and books such as encyclopedias. Materials are available for all age ranges and interests.

 

Mango Languages

Mango prepares learners for realistic conversations and strengthens everyday communication skills in over 70 world languages, including English.

 
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Where K-3 Students Go to Find Answers

A curriculum-connected research tool for elementary school students. Choose from up to 5 subject areas covering Animals, Science, Social Studies, Biographies, and Dinosaurs to help guide your students' exploration.

 

Google Arts & Culture

Immerse yourself in culture with 360 views, zoom-in to reveal the secrets of a masterpiece, take behind the scenes tours of palaces and museums, watch kids explain famous paintings to art experts, and so much more. No fee or registration is required.

 

Niche Academy

Niche Academy provides ready-to-use tutorials for the most commonly used library electronic resources. These video and text tutorials are maintained and kept current by Niche Academy's staff. Tutorials cover popular Ruidoso Public Library resources such as Google, Social Media, Library Resources, Microsoft software applications, Genealogy, and other technology tutorials.

 
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The next big idea begins with research! 

The PebbleGo Next family of databases helps students in Grades 3-5 learn about key concepts related to Social Studies, Biographies, Science, States, and American Indians. Robust articles, all supported by read-aloud audio and connected to curriculum, include critical thinking questions to help students connect to larger ideas.

 
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Stream eBooks for kids.

TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of animated, talking picture books teaching young children the joys of reading.

 

Access over 57,000 free eBooks.

Choose among free ePub books, free kindle books, download them or read them online at Project Gutenberg. No fee or registration is required.

 

New Mexico History In 10 Minutes

Enjoy New Mexico State Historian, Rob Martinez, MA, new YouTube lecture series, New Mexico History in 10 Minutes!