Audiobooks
Download or Stream an Audiobook!
Hoopla and Overdrive/Libby are our digital audiobook services that allow you to download or stream audiobooks for free! There are different advantages to each, and both require a Full Access or Digital Access card and PIN. Cards carrying fines or fees will not be able to access the digital library.
Note: If you used Overdrive previously, your reading history will be incomplete with the new switch to Libby. You can export your reading history from the old Overdrive site. (Click Actions, then Email history).
Feature | Overdrive/Libby | Hoopla | Blinkist |
|---|---|---|---|
Supported Devices | Many versions of iOS, Android, Kindle, Windows Mobile, Nook, and other eReaders. Check and see if your device is supported. | Many versions of iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire. Check and see if your device is supported. | iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, and all major browsers |
Number of Checkouts | 10 at a time (all Overdrive items count toward this total). These replenish when an item is returned. | 16 per month (all Hoopla items (audiobooks, albums, movies, etc) count toward this total). These replenish each month, not when you return an item. | Unlimited |
Offline Use? | Yes! You may download your books to any device. | Yes, through the mobile app only. | No. You need an internet connection to play Blinks. |
Holds | 10 at a time. | Not needed! You can check out a title even if someone else has it checked out. | Not needed! Users may stream the same Blinks simultaneously. |
Check Out Period | 14 days. Returns automatically. | 21 days. Returns automatically. | No limit. Blinks are streaming only and may not be downloaded, so there is no need to 'return' them. |