Digital Resources

Libby by Overdrive

Through the Traverse des Sioux Library System, we subscribe and have access to e-books and audiobooks through Overdrive's Libby app available on Android and Apple devices. To gain access, you input your library card number with your library card password for the library catalog. If you have any questions, call the library at 507-359-8331 or email us to reset your password.

Virtual Author and Webinar Presentations

Each month, the New Ulm Public Library has 3 virtual author and speaker presentations featuring bestselling authors and topic experts available for free! Just click this link to see what's coming up and register for what interests you. You can even submit questions for the presenter. You can also view recordings of past events - no registration required.

Digital Learn

Digital Learn is a website managed by the Public Librarian Association that offers free, step-by-step technology classes to improve computer and mobile device skills. Easy-to-follow lessons are designed to make even the most basic learner feel comfortable and confident.

Mango Languages

Mango Languages offers over 70 languages to learn including Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Portuguese and more! You can create an account with your email to keep track of your progress or you can click the "Use Mango As A Guest" link to use your library card number to get started. Each language module has multiple units broken into chapters with smaller sections and includes listening and practice exercises. It even has an app for android and apple for learning and practice on the go!

LOTE4Kids is a digital collection of picture books (both ebooks and e-audiobooks) in a diverse range of world languages. You can access it for free here. Just search for the Traverse des Sioux Library System and start exploring picture books in 90+ languages!

Ancestry Library Edition

The New Ulm Public Library (NUPL) subscribes to Ancestry Library Edition which allows patrons, here at the library, to access a greater number of records and features than a regular account with Ancestry.

Minitex

Minitex services offer a  variety of resources including scholarly databases from high school to graduate level, item requests from libraries across the state, historical archives, job and licensure exam preparation, over 9,000 e-books for all ages, and a robust online module for writing, editing, and publishing your own work!

Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative

Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative strengthens, improves, and promotes collaboration among libraries by providing support services and coordinating shared access to resources, programs, and technologies for public, school, academic, and special libraries in its nine-county service area.

Wowbrary

Through the generosity of the Friends of the NUPL, we debut our newest arrivals through Wowbrary where you can easily place a hold for an item through our online library catalog with a simple click.

Free access to independently published books from Minnesota authors and from around the country. Enjoy books from a variety of fiction and non-fiction genres for free with no limits on access.

A fully contained publishing platform available for free with your library card! Enjoy typing, editing, formatting, storyboarding, design, copyright, publishing, print-on-demand services, and more in one online platform through the Minnesota Libraries Publishing Project in Pressbooks!

A free service for all authors! Through a partnership with Library Journal, submit your book to become available in thousands of libraries to increase your exposure to new audiences and give them the chance to purchase your book by linking to your preferred selling method.