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  • Apps for Library Lovers

    BookMyne

    BookMyne LogoBookMyne coming to a mobile device near you! This new mobile app for Apple and Android devices, allows you to register your library account to give you easy and on-the-go access to convenient features including ...

    • Barcode scanning – snap a picture of a book’s barcode (at a bookstore or your friend’s home) to check availability information at The Library.
    • Social recommendations – powered by Goodreads, you can instantly check for friend-recommendations at The Library.
    • New York Times bestseller list – this cross-referencing feature helps you check the charts and remotely place a hold on the materials that interest you.

    BookMyne makes connecting to The Library and your library account fast and easy. Register once with your library card number and PIN to view your current checkouts, place holds, search The Library catalog and more.

    Apple users: Download the BookMyne app
    You may have to keep your device from locking while a lengthy necessary update is installed.

    Android users: Download the BookMyne app
    Make sure you are on version 3.0 and that your listings are up to date.  An updated app is expected soon.




    OverDrive Media Console

    overdrive app logoDownload eBooks and audiobooks from The Library directly to your devices.

    OverDrive Media Console gives you on-the-go access to eBooks and audiobooks available from The Library. Use your library card number and PIN to download titles from OverDrive and access your OverDrive account. For more information on OverDrive, click here.

    Apple users: Download the OverDrive Media Console app

    Android users: Download the Overdrive Media Console app




    Freading

    freading app logoThe Freading application is for reading EPUB books and PDF books. The application was developed for users of the Freading eBook Service.

    These "always available" eBooks can be downloaded to your Apple or Android device. Use your Adobe ID to access your Freading account and download materials. For more information on Freading, click here.

    Apple users: Download the Freading app

    Android users: Download the Freading app




    EBSCOhost

    ebscohost app logoThis free EBSCOhost app allows users to search premium EBSCOhost database content, provided by The Library. The app enables users to choose which databases to search; retrieve full text results in HTML and/or PDF formats; save results for offline access at a later date; and email results to self or others.

    To use the EBSCOhost app, click the link at the bottom of an EBSCOhost page to email yourself the key to the app. You will then need to open the email from EBSCOhost on your smartphone to activate the app. Follow on-screen instructions to complete the activation.

    Apple users: Download the EBSCOhost app

    Android users:Download the EBSCOhost app

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