You have two options when checking out an eBook from LCPL: Hoopla and Overdrive. Each has advantages! Both require a Full Access or Digital Access card and PIN.
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Library Lover's Tip: Both of these options have kids' books, too, but if you're looking for even more try Tumblebooks!
Check out period: | 21 days. Returns automatically. |
Holds? | Not needed! You can check out a title even if someone else has it checked out. |
Offline reading? | Yes, through the mobile apps only. |
Number of checkouts: | 16 per month (all Hoopla items (audiobooks, albums, movies, etc) count toward this total). These replenish each month, not when you return an item. |
Supported devices: | Many versions of iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire. Check and see if your device is supported. |
Check out period: | 14 days. Returns automatically. |
Holds? | 10 at a time |
Offline reading? | Yes! You may download your books to any device. |
Number of checkouts: | 10 at a time (all Overdrive items count toward this total). These replenish when an item is returned. |
Supported devices: | Many versions of iOS, Android, Kindle, Windows Mobile, Nook, and other eReaders. Check and see if your device is supported. |