You are here

Books & More

Books and More

Search our Catalog

Search for books, movies, music, and more available to you through Treasure Valley public libraries.

For Kids & Families

Check out some of our collections and services for kids and families.

Suggest a Purchase

We welcome your requests for items to add to the collection.

Take It Home

Find out how to check out a DIY kit, American Girl doll, bicycle, digital device, and more. Plus, see options for requesting books from other libraries and for giving us suggestions on new purchases.

Stream & Download

Access books, movies, and music anytime with a computer or mobile device and an internet connection.

Reader's Corner

Sign up for email alerts from Select Reads to find out when we get new books in your favorite genres.

For Teens

Special collections and resources for teens.

Interlibrary Loan Request

Not finding the book you're looking for? Fill out a special request form and we'll try to get it for you.

Loan Periods & Fines

Wondering how long you get to keep items you check out from MLD? Find out here!

LibGuides

Check out book lists, app recommendations, and other research tools curated by MLD staff.

Online Resources for Readers

TumbleBook Library

Funded by LiLI

Tumblebooks is a great learning resource for families. Enjoy animated storybooks and read-along activities, educational videos, foreign language materials, and online games and puzzles. Log in with your Meridian Library card number to start reading.

Visit our Stream & Download page for more information about accessing this resource.

OverDrive

An extensive collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks to stream in your browser or download to your mobile devices. Log in with your Meridian Library card number. Each cardholder may have up to 10 titles checked out and on hold at a time.

Visit our Stream & Download page for more information about accessing this resource.

NoveList K-8 Plus

Funded by LiLI

All the same features as NoveList Plus, but tailored to a younger audience. All searchable book titles in this collection are written for kids and teens.

NoveList Plus

Funded by LiLI

Don't know what to read next? Use NoveList to search for book recommendations by entering a book title or author's name, and find similar works. Explore the menu tabs to find other ways of identifying your next favorite read. Find plot summaries, discussion guides, and curriculum tie-ins. Create an account and save personalized book lists.

Hoopla

Stream movies, episodes of television shows, eAudiobooks, eBooks, and eComics. Create an account with your Meridian Library card and email address by clicking Log In, then Sign Up Now. Borrow up to 10 titles per month per card.

Visit our Stream & Download page for more information about accessing this resource.

Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL)

Full text reference books on art, history, literature, business, and more. All titles are fully searchable so you can zero in on the information you need.

Visit our Stream & Download page for more information about accessing this resource.