Calling all Comic, Graphic Novel, and Manga lovers - we've got you covered. Dare County Library now offers access to 1,000s of downloadable titles available with no holds.

Click one of the links below to get started! 

• ComicsPlus for Adults (full collection)
  
  
• ComicsPlus for Teens (ages 14-18)
  
  
• ComicsPlus for Children (ages 0-13)

See ComicsPlus Age Appropriate Guidelines. Access is determined by card type. Don't know your card type? Check with your home library to find out. 

Dare County Digital Heritage Collection

Click here for free online access to searchable images of local historical newspapers, magazines, and genealogy from any internet computer in the library or from home, school, or work. We recommended that you use the Advanced Search to get the best search results.

Dare County Times/Coastland Times — The Dare County Digital Heritage collection contains an online digital archive and searchable index covering over 70 years of past issues of the Dare County Times (1935-1945) and The Coastland Times (1951-2009) newspapers that document life on the Outer Banks, North Carolina during this historic period. Funding for this project is from the Outer Banks Community Foundation and the Dare County Library and through an agreement between Times Printing Company, Inc. (publisher of the Dare County Times and The Coastland Times newspapers) and the Dare County Library.

Gregory Williams Outer Banks Genealogy Collection — The Gregory Williams Outer Banks Genealogy Collection contains Outer Banks family names, family group sheets and pedigree charts dating from the mid-1700s to the mid-1990s. This is a small sampling of the complete Collection housed in the Manteo Library. Funding for the online Gregory Williams Outer Banks Genealogy Collection was provided by Dare County Library.

The Sea Chest is an online collection includes 23 issues of Sea Chest magazine (1973-2002), an award winning student magazine from Cape Hatteras School. Sea Chest covers Hatteras Island culture and history through news articles, interviews and photographs of times gone by. This digitization project is made possible through funding from the Dare County Library and through an agreement between Cape Hatteras Secondary School (publisher of the Sea Chest magazine) and the Dare County Library.

The Public Library Association's site, DigitalLearn.org is an online hub for digital literacy support and training.

If you are new to computers, haven't used them for a while, are a little unsure and uncomfortable, or just need a bit of a refresher, we have the tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed. 

Included in DigitalLearn.org is a collection of self-directed tutorials for end-users to increase their digital literacy. Modules are video-based with narration, typically 6 to 22 minutes long, written in plain language.

DigitalLearn.org provides intentional, foundational instruction to be taken at the pace of the learner.

NorthStar Digital Literacy defines basic skills needed to perform tasks on computers and online. Online, self-guided modules assess the ability of individuals to perform tasks based on these skills. Included are basic computer digital literacy standards and modules in three main areas:

• Essential Computer Skills - Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows OS, Mac OS
• Essential Software Skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs
• Using Technology in Daily Life - Social Media, Information Literacy, Career Search Skills, Accessing Telehealth Appointments, Supporting K-12 Distance Learning, Your Digital Footprint.

NorthStar was developed in response to the needs of job seekers who may lack the digital literacy skills needed to seek, obtain, and retain employment, as well as to perform other tasks in daily life. NorthStar allows end users to freely take the assessments from anywhere. 

Try NorthStar to see if it's for you

Start a Learner Account

E-iNC online Catalog of eBooks, eAudiobooks, and Digital Magazines

E-iNC is a digital library available on your web browser or through the Libby app. All devices - even Kindle PaperWhites - can access ebooks, audiobooks, comics and magazines via E-iNC Digital Library. 

E-iNC Digital Library pools the resources of over 30 North Carolina public library systems giving you access to all of our digital materials. Search through the catalog of over 47,000 titles to find exactly what you’re looking for. 

Access E-iNC through the Libby app:  

Getting Started

1.   Download the app:  Libby.

2.  Once you’re on Libby, click on "Search for a Library"

   
3.  Enter your Dare County zip code.
4.  Select "E-iNC Library" for your Dare County Library Branch

5.  Sign in with your library card number and PIN (you may have to choose Dare County Library again). Your PIN may be the last 4 digits of the phone number we have on file for you.

6.  You're all set!  Enjoy using the Libby app for eBooks and audiobooks.

PaperWhite Inclusive 

Yes, Kindle Paperwhites can access the E-iNC Digital Library. Simply download Libby, look for ‘Dare County Library,’ check out your title, and choose to ‘Send Title to Amazon.’ From your Amazon account, select ‘Send to Paperwhite’ and you’re on your way! 

We’re Here to Help 

Click HERE for the Libby app.

GETSETUP!

Access live and on-demand classes, designed for and taught by older adults, to enhance skills and foster social connections.

Use the Resource Guide to learn how to set up your account.

Why GetSetUp?  

According to the 2024 Active Aging Report, older adults are increasingly turning to digital tools for health, wellness, and lifelong learning as evidenced by their participation in over 5.27 million GetSetUp online activities last year.² To meet their needs, Dare County Library is offering free access to this innovative platform built specifically for adults aged 55 and over.

Key Features of Gale Presents: GetSetUp:

• A rotating catalog of 5,000+ live and on-demand classes, short videos, and articles on topics like digital literacy, fitness, nutrition, mental wellness, travel, and retirement planning.
• Peer-led instruction by older adult educators who understand the unique learning styles of their audience.
• Built-in community features that foster social interaction and reduce isolation.
• Flexible, self-paced learning accessible on smartphones, tablets, and computers.
• Support from Helen, an AI assistant that helps users find classes, answer questions, and stay engaged.

NC Kids Digital Library has over 5,000 eBooks for preschoolers through Grade 4. Newly introduced NC Kids Level Up overs a new curated selection of titles for readers moving through 4th through 8th grades. Over 1,000 of these can be borrowed by more than one user at the same time.

Available through the Libby by OverDrive app. Access with your 14-digit Dare County Library Card barcode and library-assigned PIN. Select "East Albemarle Regional Library" as your library. Borrow up to 5 eBooks at a time. eBooks and AudioBooks check out for 14 days.

NC LIVE - North Carolina Libraries for Virtual Education

Please note: when prompted, select "Dare County Library" as your library, and then enter your 14-digit library card number (no spaces).

NC LIVE is an online collection of regional and national magazines, journals, newspapers, audiobooks, eBooks (including HomeGrown titles from North Carolina publishers), videos, genealogy, test preparation, language learning, health information, literature, information about local and national businesses, and more. NC LIVE is available to Dare County Library cardholders in the library or from work, school, or home.

Access to THOUSANDS of newspapers across the nation. Easily accessible with your library card!  NewsBank offers local and regional newspapers including: The Coastland Times, The Raleigh News & Observer, The Virginian Pilot, and more! 

Use your 14-digit Dare County Library Card number and get started at the NewsBank Homepage!

Check out the tips below as you're using NewsBank:

• How to Use America’s News 
• How to Create an Alert 
• How to Email an Article 
• How to Use “My Folder”

Use the links below to go directly to these local news sources available in NewsBank:

• Coastland Times
• Daily Advance (Elizabeth City)
• News & Observer (Raleigh)
• Virginian Pilot (Norfolk)
• Richmond Times-Dispatch
• Herald-Sun (Durham)

Bonus! Access book reviews at Kirkus Reviews

Need help with your 14-digit library card number?
Contact your Dare County Library Branch:

Kill Devil Hills 252-441-4331  |  Manteo 252-473-2372  |  Hatteras 252-986-2385

Thanks to Dare County Library Foundation for making access to NewsBank possible!

Legal Documents Made Easy.

Welcome to NUWAV Legal Documents, the online tool that lets you create professional-quality documents in three simple steps:

1.  Search for the document specific to your situation.

2.  Answer the questions in the web input form.

3.  Review and print your document.

That's it!  You now have a professional-quality legal document ready to file.

Click here to access NUWAVE legal documents.

The Dare County Library Online Author Talks showcases a speaker series offered online each month featuring bestselling, award-winning, and highly acclaimed authors from around the world. The featured writers and thought leaders will cover a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres. 

The free, virtual series takes place at least three times a month and includes the opportunity to ask questions to the author. A complete list of events is available on Dare County Library's virtual author talk series website at Dare County Library Online Author Talks.

This feature is made possible by funding provided by the Dare County Library Foundation. 

WORLD BOOK ONLINE

Suite of digital learning resources that has age and reading level appropriate databases including WORLD BOOK KIDS, STUDENT, ADVANCED, and TIMELINES. Great to use for school and research assignments. Works on iPads, Computers and Chromebooks. Free to registered Dare County Library borrowers. Use your library card number to log on.

WORLD BOOK ONLINE is a safe, trusted learning environment, updated daily and easy to use.

• Look up answers for homework assignments
• Easily Cite sources using the "Citation Builder"
• Read stories, articles, books, and current events
• Practice basic skills such as reading, doing research and science projects, and more
• Explore pictures, videos and related websites
• Find reliable information for papers and projects
• Use the "Tools" icon to print, save, share or translate text and narration into hundreds of languages (including Spanish)
• The "For Educators" icon features lesson plans, quizzes, state standards, websites and more

To access WORLD BOOK ONLINE, click here, enter your library card number, then select a WORLD BOOK eResource.

• WORLD BOOK KIDS  (elementary school learners, ages 6 to 10)
• WORLD BOOK STUDENT   (elementary and middle school learners, ages 8 to 16)
• WORLD BOOK ADVANCED  (high school and adult learners, ages 12 and up)
• WORLD BOOK TIMELINES  (learners ages 8 and up)