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New York Times online

Your CAPL library card gives you repeated 24-hour free access to The New York Times online, which includes news, cooking, games, Wirecutter, and The Athletic. Please note that you must also create a free nytimes.com account (or log into your existing account) to log in.
1. Enter your CAPL card number (without any spaces) below
2. On the next screen, click Redeem (the redeem code is pre-populated)
3. Create a free New York Times account or log into your existing account
4. A confirmation message will appear. First time users will be prompted to set preferences. After your access expires, you’ll need to redeem another 24-hour access code (follow steps 1-4 again)

Business and DIY

Premier Job Search, Reference & Mailing List & more.
Get unbiased ratings and reviews for 9000+ products and services.
Digitized collection of manuals on automotive service and repair.

Learning and Practice

Explore flavors and recipes from around the United States.
Explore flavors and recipes from cultures around the World.
Watch thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes.
Practice online written driving tests before you go to take the test.

Learn a new language online. Over 70 languages available.
Tutorials on a variety of the Library's online resources and more.
14,000+ Online Video Courses across 75+ different categories.

Genealogy and History

Ancestry

IN LIBRARY USE ONLY- Discover your family's story.
Military records, stories, photos, and personal documents.
Find ancestors in the complete set of U.S. Federal Census
Cary Area Local history, photos, documents and more...

Reading and Writing

Find books by genre and theme. Reviews and recommendations.
Helping readers find their next favorite book and more...
Recommendations for titles, authors, and series.
Collections and services of more than 10,000 libraries worldwide

Supports local authors with online creation and publishing tools ...


Additional Resources

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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.

EPA Fuel Economy Guide The U.S. Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency hope you will help promote fuel economy

MedlinePlus is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest medical library, which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Health.gov is the website of the the US Department of Health and Human Services and covers food and nutrition guidelines, physical activity guidelines, health literacy, and more.

NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.