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Popular Titles for Download or Streaming

Our digital library is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Download or stream using a computer, tablet, smartphone or smart TV.

Books and Audiobooks
CloudLibrary
Libby
OverDrive
Movies and TV
hoopla
Kanopy
Music
hoopla
Newspapers
Baltimore Banner
New York Times
PressReader
Wall Street Journal
Washington Post
Magazines and Comics
hoopla
Libby/OverDrive
PressReader

New Users: Get Started

Learn how to browse, check out and access e-books, audiobooks, e-magazines and streaming movies.

  1. Find e-books and e-audiobooks in our catalog or by searching the collections of CloudLibrary or Libby. (If you have a Kindle e-ink device like the Paperwhite, you must use Libby/Overdrive.)
  2. You will need your library card number to borrow digital titles. If you don't already have a library card, get one now.
  3. Web users, log into CloudLibrary using your library card number and PIN. Or with your library card number, log into Libby or OverDrive (both access the OverDrive collection).
  4. Mobile devices, get the appropriate mobile app for your device and log in to find, download and read or listen to your titles. 

  • Log in to Libby or Overdrive. Select Collections then Magazines to browse magazine offerings.
  • Log in to the Baltimore Banner with your library card and password. Access is good for 30 days.
  • Log in to the New York Times or the Wall Street Journal with your library card and password. Each login is good for 72 hours of access.
  • Read the Washington Post inside the library or create an account for access from outside the library.
  • Log in to PressReader. Each login is good for 48 hours of access.

Note: If this is your first time logging in to the Baltimore Banner, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post or PressReader, you will be asked to create an account. You can also read through these apps during your access time by using the same login on all devices.

Kanopy

The Kanopy Films collection includes documentaries, indie and foreign films, Great Courses educational videos, must-see classics and blockbuster movies. Watch up to 15 films per month, per library card.

  1. Go to Kanopy to create an account with your library card number.
  2. Browse or search to find a title. Select Watch or Save to List.
  3. You can view movies in your browser or download the app for Kanopy to view them on your device.

hoopla

hoopla Digital contains movies, TV shows, music and comics. Users get 10 checkouts per month.

  1. Go to hoopla Digital to create an account with your library card number.
  2. Browse or search to find a title.
  3. You can watch, read or listen on your browser, or download the app for use on your device.

Get the Apps

Use this chart to download digital titles and apps to your device.

Application NameApple iOSAndroidKindle 
E-Reader
Kindle FireOther E-Readers
      
CloudLibrary

Download cloudLibrary for iOS

Download cloudLibrary for Android

 

Download cloudLibrary for Kindle

 
hoopla*

Download hoopla for iOS

Download hoopla for Android

 

Download hoopla for Kindle

 
Kanopy*

Download Kanopy for iOS

Download Kanopy for Android

 

Download Kanopy for Kindle

 
Libby by OverDrive

Download Libby for iOS

Download Libby for iOS

!

Download Libby for Kindle Fire

Download Libby for Adobe

! Get Kindle formatted e-books by installing the Libby app on an Apple iOS or Android device and select Read with Kindle. Or use the Libby website or OverDrive website to borrow Kindle titles. Once borrowed, the title is sent to your Amazon account where you will deliver it to your Kindle e-reader.

* Hoopla and Kanopy streaming movies are also available on AndroidTV, AppleTV, Chromecast, FireTV, and Roku. Search for the app on your device to get started.

Get Help

We offer three ways to get help:

  • Visit the help sites for Libby, OverDrive, CloudLibrary, hoopla or Kanopy.
  • Complete the library's Support Request Form to email us a question or to report an issue.
  • For personalized assistance, make a My Librarian appointment.

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