🚀 New Worlds & New Ideas Await This March

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Here is a selection of E-Book titles accessible to you for free with your local library card or E-Card. Stay tuned for additional recommendations next month!

A Season of Fresh Starts

As winter fades and the first signs of spring arrive, it’s the perfect time to explore new perspectives, discover new voices, and start a story that inspires something new. This month’s picks feature stories of change, courage, and transformation—along with nonfiction titles that challenge the way we think about ourselves and the world around us.

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If you’re ready for a new perspective, science fiction is the ultimate place to find it. From distant planets to alternate futures, these imaginative stories explore big ideas about humanity, technology, and possibility.

The Spacetime Pool

Written by Catherine Asaro

When a recent MIT graduate is unexpectedly pulled through a mysterious portal, she finds herself stranded in a strange world where royal intrigue and ancient traditions rule. Soon she discovers she may be part of a prophecy that could determine the fate of an empire. As she searches for a way home, she uncovers a startling secret: this civilization once traveled the stars but now lives without electricity—and no one knows why.

Nullhunter

Written by Michael Walsh and Gustaffo Vargas

War hero Clay returns home expecting peace, but instead faces devastating loss and a fight for justice. Forced to work for his estranged father’s powerful company, he is sent on a dangerous mission across space to recover a stolen shipment of genetically engineered war lions. What begins as a search for answers quickly becomes a series of near-impossible trials that push Clay to the edges of the galaxy—and reveal a much deeper corruption threatening the cosmos.

Wool

Written by Hugh Howey
Read by Edoardo Ballerini

In a future where the outside world is toxic and forbidden, the last remnants of humanity survive deep underground in a massive silo. When a mechanic named Juliette is unexpectedly promoted to sheriff, she begins uncovering troubling secrets hidden within the silo’s strict rules and traditions. As she digs deeper, Juliette realizes the truth about their world may be far more dangerous than anyone imagined.

👽 Discover Your Next Sci-Fi Favorite!

⚙️ Easy Setup Guide

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First, check with your local library to see if they already have an OverDrive account. Many libraries list this information right on their website or check here: https://powerlibrary.org/do-i-need-an-e-card-to-access-overdrive-libby/

📘 If your library already has OverDrive: Follow the instructions in this guide to connect your existing account to the new statewide OverDrive collection. (Click here)

🌟 If your library does not yet have OverDrive: Use this guide to create a new account and start exploring the collection today! (Click here)

Remember—Libby, the free app for OverDrive, makes it simple to enjoy eBooks and audiobooks on the go. Access titles from your phone, tablet, or other device, even offline. To get started, simply add POWER Library as one of your libraries in the app.

And for younger readers, we’ve got dedicated spaces designed just for them—OverDrive Kids and OverDrive Teens—filled with age-appropriate titles they’ll love.

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📚 EBSCO E-Book Update (Starting April 16)

If you download e-books from EBSCO E-Books to read offline, the app used to open them is changing. Beginning April 16, downloaded titles will open in Thorium Reader instead of Adobe Digital Editions.

Thorium Reader is a free e-book app for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
This change only affects downloaded e-books. Reading online in your browser will stay the same.
Other POWER Library e-book platforms, including Gale, ProQuest, and OverDrive, are not affected.

What makes us think, feel, and behave the way we do? This month’s psychology picks dive into human behavior, decision-making, and emotional intelligence—perfect for readers looking to better understand themselves and others.

NeuroTribes

The Art of Logical Thinking

Taking Charge of Adult ADHD

💡 Find Your Next Insightful Read!

A Library Card is Needed to Access the E-Resources in POWER Library

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