FVRL Resources A-Z

• The Columbian (May 26, 1994 to present)
• The Oregonian (1987 to present)
• The Seattle Times (1985 to present)

Results include summaries and full text from business and trade journals, industry newsletters, newspapers, market research studies, news releases, and investment and brokerage firm reports.

• Hoopla is available only to FVRL cardholders who are also district residents or paying non-residents.
• View movies and TV shows* for three (3) days following checkout.
• Stream music albums for up to seven (7) days following checkout.
• Download and view eComics for 21 days following checkout.

Get started today!

1. Create an account with the email and password of your choice.
2. Download the appropriate app for your device, or use it in your web browser. (For FAQs, see Hoopla Support.)
3. Borrow and enjoy!

*You may need the Widevine plugin to view videos in your browser. If you are using Firefox, you may wish to use Google Chrome instead, as it doesn't require the plugin.

You'll be able to:

• Improve your skills in elementary, middle, and high school subjects, or study for your high school equivalency credential.
• Prepare for the ACT, SAT, and AP tests and more, and search for scholarships.
• Explore careers and prepare for entrance and occupational exams and military tests.
• Find a college, review your college skills, or prepare for for college placement exams and grad school admission exams.
• Learn computer and internet basics, and master popular software such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, and Windows operating systems.

Some features require free registration in order to save your work, revisit your tests, or store scores. You'll need a valid email address and PIN to register.

Have questions? Read the Mango FAQs.

Learn anything from Microsoft Office, computer science, data science; even IT infrastructure.
This resource is intended for Washington State residents only. To access this resource you will need to:
▪ Provide your zip code and certify you're a resident when asked.
▪ Have access to a computer or cloud storage with sufficient space to save the OneNote or Excel files containing the learning resources.

Enjoy complimentary access to nytimes.com, and view articles from 1980 to today. Here's how.

From inside the library or on library Wi-Fi:

1. Click on nytimes.com.
2. Click "Log In" and then "Create one" to create an account with your personal email address, or log in if you have already created an account. (Note: if you don't want to receive email marketing communications from the New York Times, uncheck that box when you sign up, or follow the unsubscribe instructions if you start getting marketing emails.)
3. You may now view as many articles as you want during your time on the library computer or library Wi-Fi, except in the Cooking section. 
4. Log out when you're done.

Offsite/remote access:

1. Click this remote access link.
2. Click "Redeem" to get 72 hours of continuous access, except in the Cooking section.
3. Create an account with your personal email address, or click on "log in here" if you have already created an account.
4. After 72 hours, you will need to go back to step 1 and click the remote access link again for another 72 hours of remote access.

Using the New York Times Digital App

1. Select the correct icon below to download the free New York Times app, or visit your device's app store.
2. Open your device's browser to navigate to this page, tap this remote access link, and tap "Redeem" to get 72 hours of continuous access, except in the Cooking section.
3. Create an account, or log in if you've already created one.
4. Then, leave the browser and launch the app.
5. Sign in with your email address. The code already will have been applied, and you have access for 72 hours.
6. Once your 72 hours is over, you can repeat step 2 to get another 72 hours of access.

• Borrow up to seven (7) titles at a time for 21 days, with one renewal allowed per title.
• Odilo is available only to FVRL cardholders who are also district residents or paying non-residents.

Get started today!

1. Browse or search for a title you'd like to read. (More about searching.)
2. Choose "Borrow" to check out the book. (More about borrowing and streaming.)
3. Log in with your library card number and PIN.
4. Choose "Display in Browser."  We recommend reading in your browser. The app is not yet fully functioning.

Printable instructions in English, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (PDF)

1. Create an OverDrive account with an email and password of your choice (Recommended)
2. Download and install the appropriate app for your device.
3. Find instructions for getting started with your device on OverDrive Help.
4. Return titles early if you wish.

Just looking for kids' or teen titles? Visit OverDrive Kids or OverDrive Teens!

Download OverDrive's Libby app for iOS, Android or Windows 10+ and get help with Libby if you need it.

Here's how:

1. Go to OverDrive Teens and choose "Sign In."
2. Create an OverDrive account with an email and password of your choice, unless you're under 13.
3. Download and install the appropriate app for your device.
4. Find instructions for getting started with your device on OverDrive Help.

Download OverDrive's Libby App for iOS, Android or Windows 10+ and get help with Libby if you need it.

1. Register for an RBdigital account with an email and password or use your RBdigital Magazines account if you have one.
2. Download and install the appropriate app for your device (also good for RBdigital Magazines!).
3. Use the app or visit the site to borrow and enjoy!
4. Watch a tutorial video or read FAQs for more information.

• Learn how to do research.
• Use the Citation Builder to build a bibliography or cite all your sources.
• Check out the Life Skills Center to learn how to enter the work force, keep a bank account, or set up your first place.