Home > Resources > Remote Library Resources
Accessing Library Materials Remotely
The Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library has a wide range of services you can use while at home.
Manage Your Account Online
Using the numbers on the back of your library card and your four-digit PIN, you can access account information 24/7. Log in by clicking “My Account” here or on the above navigation bar.
E-Books &
E-Audiobooks
We have countless numbers of e-books and e-audiobooks available ranging from fiction to nonfiction and even children’s items! Use the numbers on the back of your library card and your four-digit PIN to log in to Libby.
If you have fines over $10 that do not allow you to access e-books please give us a call.
If you need a library card to log in to Libby:
Download the Libby app to your device.
When you first open the app, you’ll see a welcome page asking if you have a card or not. Click “Not Yet”.
A new page will appear giving you the option to “Find Libraries Nearby”. Click that link.
On the next page you can click to use your location or search for a library. If you choose to search, type “Ramapo Catskill Library System” and select the matching library.
You will then be given the option to “Sign in with my card” or sign up for a digital card. Select “I would like a card”.
Click “Use my phone number”.
Type in your phone number. You will be sent an SMS message with a security code. Type in that code and click “Sign In”.
The next page asks for your first and last name.
Enter this information and click continue (This will confirm that you are over 13 years old).
A pop-up will appear explaining that you are now signed up with your mobile phone number.
Library Databases & More
A wealth of information can be found simply with your library card!
Email Updates
Never lose connection with the library and current happenings! Plus be sure to sign up for the newsletters!
Don’t forget to download the RCLS Gateway app so you can stay connected on the go!
Other Resources
Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library Academy
Learn how to use social media platforms like Twitter and Pintrest as well as Microsoft Office products.
Girls Who Code at Home
Free educational computer science lessons featuring women in technology
Easy Recipes For Home Cooks
You might be stuck at home but you can make a great meal!
Virtual Museum Tours
12 different online tours you can take for free!
Salem House Online Database
Online access to Salem House’s database of historical information.
NFL Game Pass
If you are a football fan, you can watch games online for free!
Computer Games
Free games for gamers!
Scholastic Learning
Online classes every day.
Code.org
Learn how to program.
New York Times Learning Network
Resources for students and teachers
Scratch
Continue your coding journey with this fun tool.