Did you know that Worcester Public Library has audiobooks available in many different formats? We have audiobooks in the following formats– CDs, Playaways, and Downloadable Audiobooks.
Let’s talk about each:
CDs
Come to the library to find audiobooks on CD. These types of audiobooks can be played using any boombox, radio, or disc reader. The loan period is 3 weeks with 2 automatic renewals. (And we're are fine free!)
Playaways
Playaways function very similar to an MP3 player or an iPod. Playaways are MP3 players with an audiobook downloaded onto it. You can use earphones or an auxiliary cord to connect to a speaker to listen to them. Some cars have auxiliary ports that will allow you to play them through the car's speakers. The loan period is 3 weeks with 2 renewals.
Downloadable Audiobooks
To access the library's downloadable audiobooks you can use our two apps, Libby or Hoopla. Libby is the app for Overdrive, which allows you to check out up to 10 titles at a time and up to 10 holds. With Hoopla you can borrow up to 4 titles per month. Both of these apps have automatic returns and will allow you to return the books early. The loan period for Hoopla is 21 days. Libby loan period can be 7, 14, or 21 days. You can set which loan period you prefer.
Check our online catalog for titles on CD and Playaways. Titles available on Hoopla, however, will not show up in our online catalog, so, you must log into Hoopla to see what is available. Many Libby titles will show up in our online catalog, although it takes time for the newly added titles to show up, so be sure to use the Libby app for accuracy. Remember to check both apps to see if the audiobook you are interested in is available.
With Libby you can add other Library systems in Massachusetts to your account with your library card so that you can have access to more titles. The more library cards you have-- the merrier! You may need to use the “deep search” function to see if another library system has what you are looking for.
For more information about Libby and Hoopla please check our website's Ebooks and Digital Media page.
If you need assistance with learning how to access or use Libby or Hoopla you can request to have a one on one appointment with a librarian for assistance. Request assistance by clicking this link.
If you need to get a library card you may come to any of our locations or apply for an ecard online. For more information on what is required to get a library card please check our website.
