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eBooks and eAudiobooks

eBook and eAudiobook Options:

Cantook Station - Contains French fiction and non-fiction eBooks and eAudiobooks. View Cantook Station's Start-up Guides and get started today! You can read Cantook Station's books offline by using the Aldiko Next app from the App Store or Google Play. 

cloudLibrary - An online library of eBooks and eAudiobooks that can be downloaded to most personal devices and enjoyed offline. Try the app from the App Store or Google Play!

Freegal Music - A database of free music and audiobooks, available for download or streaming. Try the app from the App Store or Google Play!

hoopla - Contains free, downloadable ebooks and eAudiobooks, as well as movies, television, music, and more. Try the app from the App Store and Google Play!

Naxos Spoken Word Library - Contains audio of classical literature, poetry, historical recordings, radio dramas, plays, music and more. Includes English, French, German, and Portuguese content. 

Need accessible books?

Learn more about CELA and DAISY players.

cloudLibrary app instructions

  1. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play!
  2. Log into the app. You will need to enter your library barcode number and PIN.
  3. The app allows you to browse, borrow, and read eBooks and eAudiobooks. 

For specific device instructions, please see below:

  • cloudLibrary for Android devices
  • cloudLibrary for Apple devices
  • cloudLibrary for Chrome
  • cloudLibrary for Kindle Fire
  • cloudLibrary for Kobo, Nook and other E-ink devices. If needed, try these additional instructions for Kobo users. 
  • cloudLibrary for Mac
  • cloudLibrary for Windows

Find out if your device is compatible!

Which Device Should I Buy to Read an eBook?

Watch the video below for device buying tips or check out Consumer Reports which contains in-depth reviews and information on a wide variety devices. A library card is required to access Consumer Reports. 

cloudLibrary troubleshooting

cloudLibrary offers easy solutions for common issues. 

If you require further troubleshooting support, please fill out the cloudLibrary Support Request form.

 

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