Comics
Check out Comics Online!
You have two options when checking out digital comics from LCPL: Hoopla and Libby (aka Overdrive). Each has advantages! Both require a Full Access or Digital Access card and PIN.
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 | Hoopla | Overdrive/Libby |
|---|---|---|
Supported Devices | Many versions of iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire. Check and see if your device is supported. | Many versions of iOS, Android, Kindle, Windows Mobile, Nook, and other eReaders. Check and see if your device is supported. |
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. | 10 at a time (all Overdrive items count toward this total). These replenish when an item is returned. |
Offline Listening? | Yes, through the mobile apps only. | Yes! You may download your books to any device. |
Holds | Not needed! You can check out a title even if someone else has it checked out. | 10 at a time. |
Check Out Period | 21 days. Returns automatically. | 14 days. Returns automatically. |