So you received a new e-reader for the holidays, and it’s still in the box. Or, perhaps you bought one several years ago but are tired of paying full retail price for books you only read a single time. Want to learn how to use Howard County Library System’s free e-book and e-audiobook resources? We demonstrate and give tips on how to use Libby, cloudLibrary, and Hoopla, with a Q&A time. Bring your preferred device, and we will get you started using our e-book resources.

Libby: Download e-books, e-audiobooks, or e-magazines to your computer, tablet, Kindle, Nook, or smartphone. Use Maryland OverDrive’s website to send e-books to your Kindle, or use Libby, the free mobile app, to borrow and read instantly on your mobile device. Libby is available for free in the iTunes App Store, Google Play, and Microsoft.

cloudLibrary: Use the free cloudLibrary app to browse, check out, download and read popular best-selling e-books or listen to e-audiobooks. Not compatible with Kindle Paperwhite e-readers.

Hoopla: For free, stream and temporarily download movies, television shows, music albums and audiobooks from major Hollywood studios, record companies and publishers. Not compatible with Kindle Paperwhite e-readers.

Bring your questions!

We work with you and your device, at your skill level, and provide information and guidance to develop the e-reader skills you are seeking or to resolve whatever issue you are facing. Please bring your device and your questions, so we can help you on your e-book or e-audiobook learning journey!

HCLS Miller Branch offers four upcoming sessions of eReader Lab:

Tue., Dec 19 | 11 am -12 pm. Register here.
Tue., Jan 16 | 11 am – 12 pm. Register here, beginning January 2.
Tue., Feb 20 | 11 am – 12 pm. Register here, beginning February 1.