Monday, March 1, 2021

E-books & Digital Media

 


If you want to access digital content from home, try one of the many services available with a WPL card. Check out our resources below to begin streaming movies, reading e-books, and much more. If you don’t have a WPL card, click here to apply for one.

If you need help using these resources, attend our drop-in tech help every Wednesday night from 6:30-7:30 pm in the first floor computer lab or call our information line at (508) 799-1655, option 3. 


Borrow e-books, audiobooks, magazines & videos


Overdrive

OverDrive is a free service that lets you borrow digital content anytime, anywhere. You can use Overdrive on your computer or handheld device, and may borrow 10 titles per month. 

Watch this video to learn how to use Overdrive

Libby by Overdrive

Libby, by Overdrive, is an app to read and listen to books on your phone or tablet. Go to your app store on your handheld device to download the app. Libby is not available on Amazon/Kindle devices. However, you can send books to your Amazon/Kindle device from the Libby app.

Read these tips on getting started with Libby


Stream Videos

Kanopy

Kanopy is a video streaming service that includes independent and world cinema, documentaries, instructional films, TV series and many other genres. You may watch three videos per month. 

Videos can be viewed on a range of devices by downloading the Kanopy app. 

Read these tips on getting started with Kanopy


Borrow e-books, audiobooks, movies, TV Shows & music 


Allows you to stream and temporarily download movies, music and TV shows. Content is always available without waitlists. Access Hoopla through your web browser or download the app to your handheld device. You may borrow 4 items per month.

Read these tips on getting started with Hoopla


Download Music


This music download service offers hundreds of thousands of songs in the Sony Music catalog. You can download two songs per week to your computer and then add the songs to your personal music player.

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