Category: Event

Chess Club

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Thursdays 4-5:30 pm

Are you interested in playing chess? The library hosts a Chess Club every Thursday. Players of all ages and abilities are welcome to join us. Experienced players will mentor those who are new to the game. Stop in anytime between 4-5:30 pm and join the fun!

Monarch2Go

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The new Monarch2Go App is here! Apple iOS users should have already seen an update. Android users will need to delete the old app and download the new one from the Play Store. The new app includes a really convenient curbside pickup feature. Ask staff if you need help or a demonstration!

hoopla Digital

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hoopla is a groundbreaking digital media service offered by the Cedar Grove Public Library that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. We have hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, with more being added daily. hoopla is like having your public library at your fingertips. Anytime. Anywhere. You need to have a library card issued by the Cedar Grove Public Library in order to use this service.

Create an Account

  • Go to www.hoopladigital.com
  • Click “Sign Up Now”
  • Enter your email address and create a password
  • Select “Cedar Grove Public Library
  • ”Enter your library card number and pin number (last 4 digits of your phone number)

Browse and Checkout

  • Browse or search for a title. Once you have made your selection, select “Borrow.”
  • There are never any waiting lists.
  • See a title and check it out!You can find your current titles under “My Hoopla” – “Currently Borrowed.”
  • Each cardholder may check out up to 5 titles per month. The count starts over on the 1st of every month.

Checkout Periods

  • Movies, TV shows and videos: 72 hours (3 days)
  • Music albums: 1 week (7 days)
  • Audiobooks: 3 weeks (21 days)
  • eBooks and Comics: 3 weeks (21 days)

Download the App

Click below to add the app to your smartphone or smart device:

Universal Class

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Learn something new today! Universal Class offers hundreds of online CE classes. The courses include lessons, exams, assignments, discussion boards and real assessments of your progress. Earn a certificate documenting your CEUs, contact hours, and course completion. Build your online portfolio and share your achievements with others. All courses are self-paced. This means you can learn when you want on your own time. You do not need to be online at a specific date or time.

Getting Started

Using a smartphone or tablet? Download the Libby App.

Using a computer? Use your internet browser and go to Libbyapp.com

How to access Universal Class:

  1. click/tap “Yes” when asked if you have a library card.
  2. click/tap “I’ll Search For A Library” to search by zip code for our library.
  3. click/tap on Wisconsin Public Library Consortium Monarch Library System
  4. click/tap “I’ll Mostly Read In Libby”
  5. click/tap “Sign In With My Library Card”
  6. in the Select Library dropdown click/tap on Monarch Library System
  7. type in your library card number without spaces.
  8. type in your pin number (the last four digits of your phone number).
  9. once your card is entered it will be saved for future checkouts.
  10. scroll down until you see Universal Class under the “Extras” section and click/tap “Get”
  11. click/tap “Open”
  12. click/tap “Get Access”
  13. You will see a popup that you will have access to Universal Class for 30 days (don’t worry, after 30 days you can renew – you can also click/tap the checkbox that says “Don’t show this again”)
  14. click/tap “Continue to Universal Class”
  15. click/tap “Register now” and fill out the registration form
  16. click/tap “Browse Courses” to browse or search for courses
  17. click/tap “My Classes” to enter a course that you have registered for