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eBooks and eMagazines
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hoopla
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May is bonus borrows month with hoopla! In addition to hoopla's Instant collection of over one million eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, comics, and more, you can take advantage of the latest hoopla Bonus Borrows until May 31.
Borrow, listen, read, and enjoy on hoopla. Includes a selection of movies, television shows, educational/instructional videos, documentaries, music, eAudiobooks, eBooks, and comics via your browser, smartphone, or tablet (via iOS (Apple) devices and select Android devices). hoopla also supports Amazon Alexa devices including support for the Echo, Dot, Spot, and Show. No waiting lists. No holds. No late fees. Instant availability. Borrow 5 items per month. Get started enjoying hoopla.
hoopla now supports Amazon Alexa devices! You can play borrowed audiobooks and music albums directly on your Amazon Echo, Dot, Spot, and Show devices. Additionally, Alexa can tell you how many borrows you have left in the month, what you currently have borrowed, the Library’s phone number (if you need a person to talk with) and more! When listening to music from Hoopla, you can use “Alexa next” or “Alexa previous” to go to the next/previous tracks. When asking Alexa to interact with Hoopla, phrase your command like this: “Alexa, ask hoopla…”
A hoopla eAudiobook experience is now available on Android and iPhone devices incorporating several key feature enhancements:
- Car & Activity Mode is a simplified interface with fewer controls and larger buttons for when you’re on the go.
- Chapter/Book Timer gives users a simple toggle to switch between viewing the time remaining in either the current chapter or the entire book.
- Playback Speed options have been increased to up to four times normal playback speed.
- Bookmark Notes can now be added to any audiobook bookmark, perfect for book clubs or educational listening.
- Sleep Timer has more options, including an End of Chapter option. Read more and watch the tutorial about these feature enhancements.
- Sleep Timer has more options, including an End of Chapter option.
hoopla has released TV apps for AppleTV, AndroidTV, Roku, and Amazon FireTV 3rd Generation as well as the Chromecast Ultra device. Patrons can download a hoopla app to view content on their televisions. hoopla is not compatible with Kobo eReaders since they currently only support viewing in ePub, Adobe PDF, plain text, and HTML. The device must be able to download the hoopla digital app for it to be a compatible device as well as it has to run one of our supported operating systems. hoopla works on most devices running Android 4.4 and above and then all devices that run iOS 11.4 and above.
Need to know how to set up hoopla on your TV, please read the hoopla FAQ page.
After downloading the hoopla app, you can download content to your device.
How to download movies, TV shows, audiobooks and music:
- After you borrow an item, you'll see its info screen.
- Tap the download prompt or Download to your device.
Next tap the item's title to the right of its cover. If you tap the cover instead, the item will open. Tapping the title will take you to the info screen where you can Download to your device. The item will download; these are large files and can take several minutes. Once downloaded, the download prompt will now say This Title is Downloaded, with the option to delete it.
Kids Mode: open the hoopla app on your device, select "settings", and flip the toggle to put hoopla into Kids Mode. Doing so only affects the device and not your account. Need to turn off Kids Mode? Simply go back to settings and flip the toggle back to off.
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OverDrive plans to wind down the legacy OverDrive app and make Libby the primary way for users to enjoy your digital library.
As a first step, OverDrive will remove the OverDrive app from the Apple App Store, Google Play, and the Microsoft Store on February 23, 2022.
Their next step will be to actively encourage OverDrive app users to switch to Libby, with a goal of moving most over by the end of 2022.
Get started with OverDrive. First time OverDrive users, read the instructions on how to get started. We encourage patrons to use the Libby app (for Android and Apple). You can use Libby in place of the OverDrive app. Of course, you can continue to use the OverDrive app exclusively if you'd rather not try Libby at this time. Need help? OverDrive now offers Front Line Tech Support.
Patrons can enjoy magazines, eBooks, and audiobooks all in one place. OverDrive is excited to offer OverDrive Magazines, over 3,000 popular titles available to read in Libby! Check out OverDrive Magazines.
OverDrive Magazines have no circulation cap and allow unlimited simultaneous use, so you can enjoy every issue of every magazine. With smart tags in Libby, you can be notified when each new issue is released.
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| Why is OverDrive winding down the OverDrive app? |
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OverDrive believes that Libby is the best reading experience for all users. With valuable partner and user feedback, they’re constantly enhancing the app and adding new features to engage our patrons.
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| How does removing the OverDrive app from app stores affect existing app users? |
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During the first phase, existing OverDrive app users will be able to continue browsing, borrowing, and enjoying titles from your library in the OverDrive app.
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Yes, eventually. It’s the goal to have most OverDrive app users migrated to Libby by the end of 2022. The library will keep you updated about plans and timing for officially retiring the OverDrive app and provide plenty of notice to ensure a smooth transition.
Which features are available in Libby that are not available in the OverDrive app?
- Easy-to-use for new users
- A unified bookshelf for all loans and holds
- Support for multiple library cards
- Direct user support from OverDrive
- A best-in-class ebook reader that supports comics, magazines, and read-alongs
- Push notifications for ready holds, new magazine issues, and more
- Same look and feel on both Android and iOS devices
- Ability to export notes and highlights
- Tags to track favorite reads, wish lists, and more
- Compatibility with Apple CarPlay (Note: Android Auto is supported in both apps.)
- Sonos speaker integration
- Support for “Extras,” including streaming video services, educational courses, and more
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| In what ways is Libby accessible? |
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Libby is designed to support screen readers, keyboard navigation, voice control, and other assistive technologies. Every interactive element is expressively labeled, described, logically arranged, and has an appropriate tap (or click) target area. The app is built on web technologies, and we leverage the accessibility features of HTML, CSS, and WAI-ARIA. These web standards continue to evolve, and Libby will evolve as they do.
The goal of OverDrive is to achieve and maintain compliance with the applicable WCAG 2.1 Level AA Success Criteria. Additionally, we constantly refine Libby’s usability with assistive technologies through experience testing and user feedback.
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| Can users still use our library’s OverDrive website? |
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Yes. Users can still browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from your library’s OverDrive website.
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| Can users sync their OverDrive wish lists to Libby? |
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Yes. Libby prompts users to sync their wish lists from the OverDrive app and your library’s OverDrive website.
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What does this change mean for the OverDrive video titles my library has purchased?
Will they ever be available in Libby? |
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Your OverDrive Video titles will continue to be available from your library’s OverDrive website and the OverDrive app for existing users. We will share more details about the future of OverDrive Video as we move forward.
We are excited about the new partnership that OverDrive has with Kanopy and encourage you to explore their video offerings if you haven’t already.
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| What are the plans for PDF-only titles in my collection? |
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We are currently developing a solution to make PDF-only titles also available in OverDrive Read so that Libby users will be able to access them directly in the app. Stayed tuned for more information.
As a reminder, titles that are only available in the PDF format cannot currently be downloaded directly through the OverDrive app since they require Adobe Digital Editions software.
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| Will users be able to recommend titles in Libby? |
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OverDrive is developing a fresh solution for title recommendations in Libby that’s founded on partner and user feedback. Once this feature is available, users will be able to express interest in titles not offered by our library. In the meantime, users can recommend titles via your library’s OverDrive website or the OverDrive app.
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| Will Libby ever be available on Kindle Fire tablets? |
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Libby is not currently available to download from the Amazon App Store. OverDrive has requested information and a timeline for approval from Amazon but has not yet received an update. In the meantime, Kindle Fire users can stream eBooks and audiobooks in their browser from libbyapp.com or OverDrive. For now, the OverDrive app will also continue to be available from the Amazon App Store.
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| What are the plans for downloading audiobooks to a desktop computer using OverDrive for Windows and OverDrive or Mac? |
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After February 23, 2022, users who already have OverDrive for Windows or OverDrive for Mac can continue using those applications without disruption. However, we will no longer support new downloads of those applications.
As technology continues to evolve and trend toward the use of mobile devices, we don’t plan to build support in Libby for downloading audiobooks to a desktop computer and transferring them to an MP3 player.
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| Will existing OverDrive app users be able to reinstall the app after it’s been removed from the app stores? |
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If needed, yes. However, we encourage users who are having trouble with the OverDrive app to try Libby instead.
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| My library still prefers the OverDrive app. Can we continue to make it available to our users? |
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Once the OverDrive app is removed from app stores:
- New users will only be able to download Libby.
- Existing OverDrive app users can continue using the OverDrive app for now.
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| Will OverDrive continue to offer help and support resources for the OverDrive app? |
| Yes. Help.overdrive.com will continue to offer help articles and videos for OverDrive app users. |
| When will OverDrive share more details about the next steps of the OverDrive app wind down? |
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When will OverDrive share more details about the next steps of the OverDrive app wind down?
After the OverDrive app has been removed from app stores, OverDrive will evaluate feedback and usage data to inform the timing for next steps.
We will keep you updated about plans and timing for officially retiring the OverDrive app. OverDrive will provide plenty of notice to help ensure the transition is smooth for patrons.
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What is the difference between Libby and the OverDrive app?
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Libby is a secondary app released by OverDrive. It has the same collection of titles as the OverDrive app - it's just a different way to access the same digital library collection. Libby is a fast and attractive digital browsing experience.
Libby is compatible with Android and iOS devices, and Kindle Fire. Libby is great if you just want to download a book to your Android or iOS phone or tablet.
OverDrive is the "classic" app, and is compatible with Kindle Fire, Macs, PCs, and Windows mobile devices. It also allows for transfer to MP3 players from computers.
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Installing Libby
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Install the free Libby app from your device's app store. Libby is available for Android, iOS, and Windows 10 devices.
- Open the app and find Georgina Public Library. You can search by library name, city, or postal code.
- Browse our collection of digital materials and select a title to borrow. When prompted, use your library card number to sign in.
- Borrowed titles download automatically to your Shelf, so you can read them offline. From your Shelf, you can tap Start Reading or Start Listening to begin a title. Or tap the cover image and then tap Send to Device.
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| Adding library cards in Libby |
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To add a library card:
- Go to
 > See Library Cards.
- If you have more than one library, use the drop-down to choose the right one.
- Tap Add A Card (or Add Another Card).
- Tap Choose Your Location or Enter Library Account Details, and follow the prompts to add your card.
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Removing a library card in Libby
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Removing a card deletes its loans and holds from your Shelf and removes that library from your current device. If you ever add your card to Libby again, any active loans and holds will reappear.
Use the steps below to remove a card:
- Go to > See Library Cards.
- Tap Actions (on your card).
- Tap Remove Card, then Yes, Remove Card.
If you set Libby up on other devices with a setup code, the library card will automatically be removed from those as well.
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Renaming library cards
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- Go to > See Library Cards.
- Tap Actions, then Rename Card.
- Rename your card, then tap Save.
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Signing out of Libby
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Libby doesn't have a sign out button. Instead, you can remove your library cards or reset the application.
- Removing your library cards deletes your card information, loans, and holds from the app, but preserves your tags and activity. Here are the steps:
- Go to > See Library Cards.
- Tap Actions (on your card).
- Tap Remove Card, then Yes, Remove Card.
- Resetting the application deletes all data from Libby, including tags and activity, which can't be recovered. To do so, go to Menu > Set Up Libby > Troubleshooting > Reset Application.
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What format are the digital books in Libby?
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Unless you tell it otherwise (see the Kindle FAQ below), Libby downloads digital books in the Read or Listen formats. By default, all digital books under 20 MB (basically e-books only) will download to Libby automatically for offline reading. To download audiobooks, which are much bigger files, you'll need to tell Libby to start downloading. You can adjust these settings by opening the menu and tapping on Download Settings.
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| I like to read on a Kindle eReader. Should I use the Libby app to discover books? |
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Give it a try! The Libby app is a different browsing experience than the OverDrive app, and you may prefer it. You can let Libby know that you read eBooks on your Kindle Fire HD and HDX by tapping on the menu, and then on Download Settings. When you check out a Kindle Fire format e-book, it will send it to your Kindle Fire HD and HDX, rather than downloading the book to Libby.
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I checked out a book using the OverDrive app, or using the OverDrive website on my computer, and now I can't return it early in Libby.
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Books added to the Libby app are in the Read or Listen formats. If you downloaded a book in EPUB format or an audiobook in MP3 format to the OverDrive app, it cannot be returned early from the Libby app. With the exception of Read or Listen formats, titles you download need to be returned early from the device they were downloaded to. All titles expire automatically after the loan period.
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Can I use more than one library card or cards from different libraries in Libby?
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Yes! Libby makes it easy to switch between library cards or between different libraries. Open the menu, then tap on Switch Library or Library Cards. The best part is that all your digital checkouts from different cards and libraries are on the same shelf, so there is no need to switch between libraries or cards to read your books.
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What if I need more help with Libby?
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| Libby help is available at https://help.libbyapp.com and via the Tips & Secrets option in the app's menu. You can also stop by any of our locations and ask for assistance. |
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Pressreader--7,000 magazines and newspapers in 60 different languages
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Pressreader offers 7,000 magazines and newspapers in 60 different languages. Read instantly, or download for later. Access on a mobile device or desktop. Unlimited downloads with free access with your library card/PIN. Pressreader app is available in App Store and Google Play Store. Click Sign In, and choose "Library or Group", search and select "Georgina Public Library (Offsite)", and login with your 14-digit library card number (no spaces) and your PIN and start reading. Please note, users will need to sign in with your library card and PIN every 30 days.
Introducing Pressreader Accessibility:
- On pressreader.com, hit Tab on your keyboard to switch to Accessibility Mode
- Or click the 3-dot menu in the top right corner and select Accessibility Mode
- Voila! You're in. Choose your favorite title and try out all the features
Get the Pressreader Quick Start Guide.
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Informational Books
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Gale eBooks--appealing to non-fiction readers
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Gale eBooks offer patrons an award-winning, hassle-free eBook experience—anytime, anywhere, and on any device.
Choose from the following non-fiction Gale eBook collections: Arts, Biography, Business, Education, Environment, General Reference, History, Information and Publishing, Law, Literature, Medicine, Multicultural Studies, Nation and World, Religion, Science, Social Science, and Technology.
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Literature Resource Centre
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Literature Resource Centre has biographies, bibliographies, and analysis of great literature.
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OverDrive
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OverDrive has non-fiction eBooks on a wide variety of topics.
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eAudiobooks
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OverDrive eAudioBooks and eBooks
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OverDrive is a provincial collection of fiction and non-fiction eBooks and eAudiobooks.
First time OverDrive users, read the instructions on how to get started.
Users may prefer using the Libby app (for Android and Apple). You can use Libby in place of, or in addition to, the OverDrive app. Of course, you can also continue to use the OverDrive app exclusively if you'd rather not try Libby at this time.
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hoopla eAudioBooks
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May is bonus borrows month with hoopla! In addition to hoopla's Instant collection of over one million eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, comics, and more, you can take advantage of the latest hoopla Bonus Borrows until May 31.
Borrow, listen, read, and enjoy on hoopla. Includes a selection of movies, television shows, educational/instructional videos, documentaries, music, eAudiobooks, eBooks, and comics via your browser, smartphone, or tablet (via iOS (Apple) devices and select Android devices). hoopla also supports Amazon Alexa devices including support for the Echo, Dot, Spot, and Show. No waiting lists. No holds. No late fees. Instant availability. Borrow 5 items per month. Get started enjoying hoopla.
hoopla now supports Amazon Alexa devices! You can play borrowed audiobooks and music albums directly on your Amazon Echo, Dot, Spot, and Show devices. Additionally, Alexa can tell you how many borrows you have left in the month, what you currently have borrowed, the Library’s phone number (if you need a person to talk with) and more! When listening to music from Hoopla, you can use “Alexa next” or “Alexa previous” to go to the next/previous tracks. When asking Alexa to interact with Hoopla, phrase your command like this: “Alexa, ask hoopla…”
A hoopla eAudiobook experience is now available on Android and iPhone devices incorporating several key feature enhancements:
- Car & Activity Mode is a simplified interface with fewer controls and larger buttons for when you’re on the go.
- Chapter/Book Timer gives users a simple toggle to switch between viewing the time remaining in either the current chapter or the entire book.
- Playback Speed options have been increased to up to four times normal playback speed.
- Bookmark Notes can now be added to any audiobook bookmark, perfect for book clubs or educational listening.
- Sleep Timer has more options, including an End of Chapter option. Read more and watch the tutorial about these feature enhancements.
- Sleep Timer has more options, including an End of Chapter option.
hoopla has released TV apps for AppleTV, AndroidTV, Roku, and Amazon FireTV 3rd Generation as well as the Chromecast Ultra device. Patrons can download a hoopla app to view content on their televisions. hoopla is not compatible with Kobo eReaders since they currently only support viewing in ePub, Adobe PDF, plain text, and HTML. The device must be able to download the hoopla digital app for it to be a compatible device as well as it has to run one of our supported operating systems. hoopla works on most devices running Android 4.4 and above and then all devices that run iOS 11.4 and above.
Need to know how to set up hoopla on your TV, please read the hoopla FAQ page.
After downloading the hoopla app, you can download content to your device.
How to download movies, TV shows, audiobooks and music:
- After you borrow an item, you'll see its info screen.
- Tap the download prompt or Download to your device.
Next tap the item's title to the right of its cover. If you tap the cover instead, the item will open. Tapping the title will take you to the info screen where you can Download to your device. The item will download; these are large files and can take several minutes. Once downloaded, the download prompt will now say This Title is Downloaded, with the option to delete it.
Kids Mode: open the hoopla app on your device, select "settings", and flip the toggle to put hoopla into Kids Mode. Doing so only affects the device and not your account. Need to turn off Kids Mode? Simply go back to settings and flip the toggle back to off.
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Children's Books
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hoopla for Kids
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May is bonus borrows month with hoopla! In addition to hoopla's Instant collection of over one million eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, comics, and more, you can take advantage of the latest hoopla Bonus Borrows until May 31.
Borrow, listen, read, and enjoy on hoopla. Includes a selection of movies, television shows, educational/instructional videos, documentaries, music, eAudiobooks, eBooks, and comics via your browser, smartphone, or tablet (via iOS (Apple) devices and select Android devices). hoopla also supports Amazon Alexa devices including support for the Echo, Dot, Spot, and Show. No waiting lists. No holds. No late fees. Instant availability. Borrow 5 items per month. Get started enjoying hoopla.
hoopla now supports Amazon Alexa devices! You can play borrowed audiobooks and music albums directly on your Amazon Echo, Dot, Spot, and Show devices. Additionally, Alexa can tell you how many borrows you have left in the month, what you currently have borrowed, the Library’s phone number (if you need a person to talk with) and more! When listening to music from Hoopla, you can use “Alexa next” or “Alexa previous” to go to the next/previous tracks. When asking Alexa to interact with Hoopla, phrase your command like this: “Alexa, ask hoopla…”
A hoopla eAudiobook experience is now available on Android and iPhone devices incorporating several key feature enhancements:
- Car & Activity Mode is a simplified interface with fewer controls and larger buttons for when you’re on the go.
- Chapter/Book Timer gives users a simple toggle to switch between viewing the time remaining in either the current chapter or the entire book.
- Playback Speed options have been increased to up to four times normal playback speed.
- Bookmark Notes can now be added to any audiobook bookmark, perfect for book clubs or educational listening.
- Sleep Timer has more options, including an End of Chapter option. Read more and watch the tutorial about these feature enhancements.
- Sleep Timer has more options, including an End of Chapter option.
hoopla has released TV apps for AppleTV, AndroidTV, Roku, and Amazon FireTV 3rd Generation as well as the Chromecast Ultra device. Patrons can download a hoopla app to view content on their televisions. hoopla is not compatible with Kobo eReaders since they currently only support viewing in ePub, Adobe PDF, plain text, and HTML. The device must be able to download the hoopla digital app for it to be a compatible device as well as it has to run one of our supported operating systems. hoopla works on most devices running Android 4.4 and above and then all devices that run iOS 11.4 and above.
Need to know how to set up hoopla on your TV, please read the hoopla FAQ page.
After downloading the hoopla app, you can download content to your device.
How to download movies, TV shows, audiobooks and music:
- After you borrow an item, you'll see its info screen.
- Tap the download prompt or Download to your device.
Next tap the item's title to the right of its cover. If you tap the cover instead, the item will open. Tapping the title will take you to the info screen where you can Download to your device. The item will download; these are large files and can take several minutes. Once downloaded, the download prompt will now say This Title is Downloaded, with the option to delete it.
Kids Mode: open the hoopla app on your device, select "settings", and flip the toggle to put hoopla into Kids Mode. Doing so only affects the device and not your account. Need to turn off Kids Mode? Simply go back to settings and flip the toggle back to off.
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PebbleGo
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Great children's books filled with true facts with read-aloud, videos, and photos.
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TumbleBook Library
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TumbleBook Library has over 1100 titles for Grades Kindergarten to Grade 6, and includes unique animated, talking picture books, read-along chapter books, National Geographic videos, non-fiction books, playlists, as well as books in Spanish and French. Plus, the collection features Graphic Novels and includes storybooks, read alongs, comics, math, puzzles, and games. It’s a great resource for tech-savvy kids, and teaches them the joy of reading in a format they’ll love.
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