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  • Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks with OverDrive. Click here to see the online collection.
  • TumbleBook Library has animated picture books, videos, educational games, and more. Click here to see the online collection.
  • Check out eBooks by local and independent authors with BiblioBoard. Click here to see the online collection.
  • Find full-text research ebooks for elementary and middle grades with GVRL. Click here to see the online collection.
  • Access over 100 popular magazine titles with RBdigital.
  • Check out eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMusic, and eMovies with hoopla. Click here to see the online collection.

We provide you with 24/7 access to eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMovies, and more.

All you need is an internet-connected device and a library card.

 

Select your device below and find a list of eBook and eAudiobook collections you can use, plus instructions for accessing them. 

Please note that most content in the stream and download collections can be used with a desktop/laptop computer and internet connection (and through many mobile device web browsers). 

If you do not see your device listed or need further assistance, please contact us.

Android

iOS

Kindle

MP3 Player

eReader

iPod

Kindle Fire

Nook HD/HD+

Stream & Download FAQs

What content is available for streaming and downloading?

BiblioBoard
Get the app: iOS, Android, Kindle Fire HD

  • eBooks by independent and local authors.

Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL)

  • Reference eBooks for elementary and middle grade research.

Hoopla
Get the app: iOS, Android, Kindle Fire

  • Music, movies, television shows, eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eComics.

OverDrive
Get the app: iOS, Android

  • eBooks and eAudiobooks.

TumbleBook Library
Get the app: iOS, Android

  • Animated and narrated picture books, educational games, and videos from National Geographic.

Zinio
Get the app: iOS, Android, Kindle Fire

  • Over 150 popular magazine titles.

      Sign-in requirements?

      BiblioBoard
      Get the app: iOS, Android, Kindle Fire HD

      • Read eBooks without signing in. If you would like to save your browsing history, create an account with library card number, email address, and password.

      Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL)

      • Library card number, if using outside of the library.

      Hoopla
      Get the app: iOS, Android, Kindle Fire

      • Library card number and PIN; you’ll also be asked to create an account using email address and password.

      OverDrive
      Get the app: iOS, Android

      • Library card number. We recommend creating a profile with email address and password on the OverDrive app. If you use Adobe Digital Editions to download eBooks from OverDrive to your desktop or laptop, you'll need to create a free Adobe ID to authorize it.

      TumbleBook Library
      Get the app: iOS, Android

      • Library card number, if using outside of the library.

      Zinio
      Get the app: iOS, Android, Kindle Fire

      • Library card number and PIN; you'll also be asked to create an account using email address and password.

       

          Can I limit content for kid safe browsing?

          BiblioBoard
          Get the app: iOS, Android, Kindle Fire HD

          • Access Menu at top left corner, then choose Collections under the heading Explore. Choose from juvenile fiction or nonfiction.

          Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL)

          • GVRL is a collection of reference eBooks for elementary and middle grades. 

          Hoopla
          Get the app: iOS, Android, Kindle Fire

          • Yes. Access your account settings and toggle Kids Mode on.

          OverDrive
          Get the app: iOS, Android

            • Limit content using the collections menus. Or, access our OverDrive collections directly: Kids and Teens

            TumbleBook Library
            Get the app: iOS, Android

            • TumbleBook Library and all content is made just for kids. 

            Zinio
            Get the app: iOS, Android, Kindle Fire

            • Filter visible titles by making a selection from the Genres dropdown menu. Choose "Children" to see magazine titles for kids.

                Checkout limits?

                BiblioBoard
                Get the app: iOS, Android, Kindle Fire HD

                • Enjoy unlimited browsing.

                Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL)

                • Enjoy unlimited browsing.

                Hoopla
                Get the app: iOS, Android, Kindle Fire

                • 10 items per month.

                  OverDrive
                  Get the app: iOS, Android

                  • 10 items at a time. 

                  TumbleBook Library
                  Get the app: iOS, Android

                  • Enjoy unlimited browsing.

                  Zinio
                  Get the app: iOS, Android, Kindle Fire

                  • Enjoy unlimited browsing.
                      Loan periods?

                      BiblioBoard
                      Get the app: iOS, Android, Kindle Fire HD

                      • All materials are available at all times. With an account, you will always have access to eBooks you’ve viewed in BiblioBoard.

                      Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL)

                      • All materials are available at all times. Keep materials you share or download for as long as you want.

                      Hoopla
                      Get the app: iOS, Android, Kindle Fire

                      • eAudiobooks, eBooks, and eComics, check out for 21 days
                      • eMusic checks out for 7 days
                      • eVideos check out for 3 days

                      OverDrive
                      Get the app: iOS, Android

                      • The default loan period is 14 days, but you can choose 7, 14, or 21 days in your account settings.

                      TumbleBook Library
                      Get the app: iOS, Android

                      • All materials are available at all times.

                      Zinio
                      Get the app: iOS, Android, Kindle Fire

                      • All titles are available at all times. Keep magazines in your collection for as long as you want.
                          Can I renew my checkouts?

                          BiblioBoard
                          Get the app: iOS, Android, Kindle Fire HD

                          • No need—all materials are available at all times.

                          Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL)

                          • No need—all materials are available at all times.

                          Hoopla
                          Get the app: iOS, Android, Kindle Fire

                          • You cannot renew items, but you can check them out again after they expire.

                          OverDrive
                          Get the app: iOS, Android

                          • If no other borrowers have your eBook on their request list, you can renew it 3 days before its original due date.

                          TumbleBook Library
                          Get the app: iOS, Android

                          • No need—all materials are available at all times.

                          Zinio
                          Get the app: iOS, Android, Kindle Fire

                          • No need—all materials are available at all times.
                              Can I place items on hold?

                              BiblioBoard
                              Get the app: iOS, Android, Kindle Fire HD

                              • No need—all materials are available at all times.

                              Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL)

                              • No need—all materials are available at all times.

                              Hoopla
                              Get the app: iOS, Android, Kindle Fire

                              • No need—all materials are available at all times.

                              OverDrive
                              Get the app: iOS, Android

                              • Yes. If an item is checked out, select the cover and choose “Place a hold.” You’ll be notified by email when the title is available.

                              TumbleBook Library
                              Get the app: iOS, Android

                              • No need—all materials are available at all times.

                              Zinio
                              Get the app: iOS, Android, Kindle Fire

                              • No need—all materials are available at all times.
                                  Mobile app availability?

                                  BiblioBoard
                                  Get the app: iOS, Android, Kindle Fire HD

                                  • Yes. Download the free app by selecting your device type above.

                                  Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL)

                                  • No. GVRL is available only via web browsers at this time.

                                  Hoopla
                                  Get the app: iOS, Android, Kindle Fire

                                  • Yes. Download the free app by selecting your device type above.

                                  OverDrive
                                  Get the app: iOS, Android

                                  • Yes. Download the free app by selecting your device type above.

                                  TumbleBook Library
                                  Get the app: iOS, Android

                                  • Yes. Download the free app by selecting your device type above.

                                  Zinio
                                  Get the app: iOS, Android, Kindle Fire

                                  • Yes. Download the free app by selecting your device type above.
                                      Software Requirements?

                                      BiblioBoard
                                      Get the app: iOS, Android, Kindle Fire HD

                                      • Any web browser.

                                      Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL)

                                      • Any web browser.

                                      Hoopla
                                      Get the app: iOS, Android, Kindle Fire

                                      • You may be prompted to install the WideVine media plugin on your web browser in order to view content from hoopla.

                                      OverDrive
                                      Get the app: iOS, Android

                                      • To download eBooks to your computer or laptop, please install Adobe Digital Editions. Or, use OverDrive Read to read eBooks in your web browser.

                                      TumbleBook Library
                                      Get the app: iOS, Android

                                      • You will need an up-to-date Flash Player installed in your web browser.

                                      Zinio
                                      Get the app: iOS, Android, Kindle Fire

                                      • Any web browser.
                                          How do I get help with technical issues?

                                          BiblioBoard
                                          Get the app: iOS, Android, Kindle Fire HD

                                          Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL)

                                          • Access GVRL’s help page by selecting “More” from the top menu, or contact us at 208.888.4451 / help@mld.org

                                          Hoopla
                                          Get the app: iOS, Android, Kindle Fire

                                            OverDrive
                                            Get the app: iOS, Android

                                            TumbleBook Library
                                            Get the app: iOS, Android

                                            Zinio
                                            Get the app: iOS, Android, Kindle Fire