Public libraries
Mango for Libraries
More than 70 world languages and dialects, English language learning, and assorted specialty courses to meet specific subject matter interests.
Why libraries choose Mango
Built for the way libraries serve their communities
Five reasons libraries pick Mango and stay with it, from the catalog your patrons get to the account team you get.
Trusted by public libraries large and small
From single branches to statewide systems, libraries partner with Mango to widen what their communities can learn.
Self-paced, cross-platform software
Patrons learn on the web or any mobile device, picking up right where they left off.
Remote access for every cardholder at once
Every cardholder can learn at once, at the library, at home, or on the go.
World-class customer service and promotional support
A dedicated account team helps with setup, training, and promoting Mango to your community.
A learning experience patrons stay with
Patrons of all ages enjoy a learning experience built around real conversations.
See it in action
Watch how your library's patrons will learn new languages with Mango
Trusted by libraries nationwide
For patrons
A learning experience patrons love
Patrons access Mango with just their library card, no extra logins and no extra cost, for an experience designed around how people actually use language.
Digital cross-platform software
Mango is accessible in the library and at home via our web and mobile apps for iOS and Android phones and tablets.
70+ languages
More than 70 world languages and dialects, plus English language learning courses for language learners of all ages.
Conversational methodology
Real-life conversations and cultural context help patrons start speaking from the very first lesson.
5 family profiles
When a patron sets up a profile through your library, they can share their access to the Mango program with up to 5 family members.
For librarians
Tools for librarians
From implementation to graduation, we've got you covered.
Integrations
Custom integration and simple set-up to insert Mango among your current resources.
Roll-out and ongoing support
You and your fellow librarians will be assigned a dedicated account manager for the life of your subscription, providing support whenever you need it.
Reporting
An administrative portal shows usage statistics so you can show impact and plan around demand.
Promotional support
Consultative promotional support from your account manager, and free print and downloadable promotional materials through the Mango Market.
What your library gets
Four things to know before you sign
The same four questions come up on every library call. Here they are in one place.
Learning beyond the library walls
We know how important accessibility is to your library, so we've built the Mango app to be an equal-opportunity learning environment for all.
Get the app
Inductive, interactive learning
Through a wide variety of adaptable exercises and learning activities, learners pick up new vocabulary, intuit unfamiliar grammatical structures, train pronunciation, and build cultural knowledge about their new language.
Flexible integration, set-up, and admin support
Once you purchase Mango, our integration team will help you get your library up and running with a personal, consultative approach, and our customer support team is a call away whenever you need them.
Boost usage with personalized marketing support
Shop the Mango Market and download materials to promote Mango to your patrons.
Visit the Mango Market
Add-on
Little Pim brings language learning to your youngest patrons
An optional add-on, Little Pim brings Mango's approach to the youngest patrons through animated lessons that families enjoy together.
Video-based courses designed for young learners
Carefully curated content built around how children acquire language
Relatable everyday themes: eating, playing, getting ready for the day
Repetition-driven exercises that encourage real spoken reproduction
Add-on
ASL Inside brings American Sign Language to your patrons
A separate add-on to your Mango subscription, ASL Inside covers American Sign Language from a first conversation through advanced fingerspelling, and includes a course written for library staff.
Five courses, from ASL 101 through advanced fingerspelling
ASL for Librarians, written for the people at the desk
Magic Mirror, so learners can compare their signs with a native signer's
Multiple sign models, for exposure to a range of signers
Customer stories
What other libraries found
Lexington Public Library
Lexington, Kentucky
A community-wide language resource that needed no shelf space and no maintenance.
Pikes Peak Library District
Colorado
Fifteen branches, one language resource, and a year of steady growth in patron use.
East Baton Rouge Parish Library
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Budget cuts moved the library off Mango. Patrons moved it back.
Five public libraries
Workforce development, a pirate day, and a patron who learned Swahili before a trip to Kenya.