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Richland Community Library

What Are Digital Services?

Digital Services is content available electronically for library patrons. These services are provided for free, unless specifically stated, to RCL patrons and/or Michigan residents. Below is a list of digital services available.

What About eBooks?

We have a separate page dedicated to our eBook collection and services.

Click here to access it.

Mango Language Learning

  • Instructional Language Lessons
  • Free for RCL Resident, Educator, & Paid Library Card members
  • Available on Android & iOS platforms
  • Unlimited monthly lessons
  • Need help getting your account connected in Mango? Check out our step-by-step guide

https://mangolanguages.com

CreativeBug

  • Curated Arts & Craft Tutorials
  • Free for ALL library cards registered with RCL, except Galesburg library cards
  • Available on Android & iOS platforms
  • Unlimited monthly access
  • Each tutorial is taught by professional artists and creators, as well as offering links, printable guides, and materials lists.

https://www.creativebug.com/lib/richlandmi

Ancestry: Library Edition

  • Ancestry & Genealogy Research
  • Free for the public and does not require a library card.
  • ONLY available within the library, via public computers and WiFi
  • This is the library edition of Ancestry.com and may not offer the full arrange of services provided by the paid member service.

https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/

 

Michigan Activity Pass

  • Discount & Deals for Activities Around Michigan
  • Free for ALL Michigan residents with an active library card
  • Search from tons of activities and  sights from around the state
  • Discounts & deals may be available in limited quantity and should be utilized the day of the activity

https://miactivitypass.org/

 

Braille and Talking Book Collection

  • At-home access to the state of Michigan's Braille & Talking Book Collection
  • Free for Michigan residents who qualify
  • Through the Labor and Economic Opportunity department of the State of Michigan, qualifying residents with limited sight & blindness may have braille and talking books sent to their home
  • Follow the link to find out more and to request service

https://michigan.gov/leo

 

New York Times Digital Edition

  • Access to current editions, as well as the archive of, the New York Times
  • Free for Michigan residents
  • Digital content from the NYT is available through the GALE database
  • Please note that the free digital copy includes ALL articles from the NYT, but is formatted as a periodical search and not a typical digital newspaper/magazine

https://go.gale.com

 
Location & Hours

Richland Community Library Location Photo
Richland Community Library Main Branch
8951 Park Street, Richland, MI 49083
269.629.9085 (Phone)
269.629.5330 (Fax)

Tuesdays 10 AM - 6 PM
Wednesdays 10 AM - 6 PM
Thursdays 10 AM - 7 PM
Fridays 10 AM - 5 PM
Saturdays 10 AM - 1 PM
Sundays Closed
Mondays Closed

Our book drop is located in the rear parking lot of the library, which is accessible though the Richland Eye Care parking lot off of 32nd Street.