eBooks & Digital Audiobooks

Libby, by OverDrive

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed ebooks to your Kindle ereader (U.S. only)! It’s free and easy to get started for new users and a streamlined experience for current OverDrive app users. Learn more at https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/.

For help installing and using Libby, please watch our introductory tutorial, call the Reference desk at 508-532-5570, x4361, or go to help.libbyapp.com.

 

Borrowing Rules for Libby and Overdrive

  • eBooks and digital audiobooks may be borrowed for 7, 14, or 21 days. You can select the loan period when you are checking the item out.
  • You may have up to 10 items out at a time. You may also have up to 15 requests in at a time.
  • You need your library card number and PIN, which are the same as for your regular library account. If you know your library card number, but have forgotten your PIN, you can reset it here.

Hoopla

Digital books, comics and audiobooks from Hoopla are available for 21 days. There are no holds and everything may be downloaded instantly.

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You may borrow up to 5 Hoopla items per calendar month. Use on a computer or download the app. Hoopla access is reserved for Framingham residents.**

 

New to Hoopla? Please watch our introductory tutorial here, call the Reference desk at 508-532-5570 x4361, or go to www.hoopladigital.com/help.

 

 

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** If you are not a Framingham resident, you can access hoopla from Boston Public Library. Get a Boston Public Library eCard for access to BPL's extensive list of downloadable content (including eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, downloadable music and movies) as well as their online databases. Anyone who lives, works, attends school, or owns property in Massachusetts is eligible.