Tag: ebooks

Drop in and ask your burning tech questions, or get help with a specific problem from an expert. Feel free to bring your device or laptop.

Drop in and ask your burning tech questions, or get help with a specific problem from an expert. Feel free to bring your device or laptop.

Drop in and ask your burning tech questions, or get help with a specific problem from an expert. Feel free to bring your device or laptop.

It seems like only yesterday patrons were asking for hoopla to come back, which we made happen. And now, we’re giving you more.

Through this beloved app, CALS has been offering access to graphic novels, movies, and TV shows. But starting today, we have even MORE access! With hoopla you can now download ebooks and audiobooks!

Did you know you can stream music and movies for free with your library card? Learn more about using streaming services like Hoopla, Kanopy, and Freegal Music+ for all your summer entertainment

Access Hoopla, Kanopy and Freegal Music+ here 

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Mastered checking out books from Libby? Learn how to go past the basics and use tags, customize settings, and use search filters to optimize how you use the Libby app.

 

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If you download ebooks or audiobooks, you’re probably already familiar with Overdrive and Libby. Overdrive is the parent company for Libby. The OverDrive app for iOS, Android, and Windows 8/10 will be sunset on May 1, 2023. After that date, users who try to access the CALS collection in the app will receive a message informing them they need to upgrade to Libby.

 

Have you ever tried to download an ebook only to be told that you have to wait? It doesn’t make sense – how can multiple people not use a digital file at the same time? You would think that’s the main benefit of a digital book over a physical one.