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If you don't have a library card yet, don't worry! You can sign up for a free 10-day pass and get access from anywhere. We'll email you a code for you to use to access NC LIVE resources.*
* By signing up for a 10-day pass, you are registering for a State Library of North Carolina library card. To maintain free access to NC LIVE resources beyond 10 days, be sure to register for a permanent library card at your local public library or the State Library of North Carolina.
NC LIVE is a nonprofit, statewide library cooperative supporting 205 public and academic libraries across North Carolina. All North Carolinians may use NC LIVE resources through their local library. Online resources are designed for at-home use and are available from any internet connection via library websites, and through nclive.org.