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CALS Digital Library
In addition to the vast collection of physical items available in our 15 library locations, CALS offers a multitude of digital offerings that can be accessed with your library card on your Apple or Android phones, tablets, or computers. Each app gives you access to different media, including audiobooks, ebooks, magazines, movies, TV shows, graphic novels, and music. If you can’t find a title on one app, be sure to check out the others. Or use the CALS app to search the CALS collection.
CALS
Download the CALS app to check out materials, search the catalog, manage your account, access popular online research tools, and view your CALS barcode.
hoopla
Borrow audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen. hoopla syncs across all your devices, so you can stream titles immediately or whenever you’re in the mood. Most titles can also be downloaded to your phone or tablet. Borrow up to 7 titles per month.*
- Download hoopla for iOS, Android, and Kindle
- Visit Hoopla Help for device specific information
*CALS has a daily budget cap on hoopla borrows. CALS patrons pull from a collective daily limit; once reached, downloads will be prohibited to ensure continued access to hoopla for all patrons.
Freegal
Freegal is a completely free and legal way to access a collection of almost 7 million songs. Freegal offers many of today’s top artists, a fantastic retrospective collection, and music from around the world. With your CALS library card, you can join the millions of people around the world getting access to great music from Freegal. Download 5 titles per week and keep what you download for unlimited streaming!
- Download Freegal for iOS and Android
- Visit Freegal Music: FAQ for more information
Digitalia
Digitalia Film Library is a multilingual collection of films and documentaries from all around the world. The Digitalia ebook collection features a Spanish language collection of 35,000 eBooks from the most recognized publishers from Spain and all the Latin American countries.
- Visit Digitalia Film Library online
- Visit Digitalia Public Libraries eBook collection
Libby
Borrow from thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more for free. Explore the collection through catalog guides, subjects, featured titles, and curated lists. It’s a delight to discover new books through Libby. All over the world, millions of people read their library books with Libby. Warm, personal, and easy to use, Libby is great for users of all ages. Download up to 10 titles at a time.
- Download Libby for iOS, Android, and Kindle
- Visit Getting Started for device specific information
Kanopy
Kanopy is a video-streaming platform dedicated to thoughtful and thought-provoking films. Founded in 2008, Kanopy was established to provide academic institutions with essential films that foster learning and conversation. Get 30 streaming credits per month!
- Download Kanopy for iOS and Android
- Visit Getting Started for device specific information
Flipster
- Download Flipster for iOS, Android, and Kindle
- Visit Ebsco Connect for device specific information