The HCPL Digital Media suite of services allows patrons/ library card holders to stream movies and download audiobooks, ebooks, comics, magazines & movies on a mobile device or desktop computers!
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The HCPL Digital Media App Suite allows library card holders to: Watch Movies on Kanopy & Overdrive Listen to AudioBooks from RbDigital & Overdrive Read Comics, Graphic Novels and e-Books on Overdrive Take a class on Kanopy Read along & Play on Tumblebooks |
HCPL Digital Media Apps are 3rd party apps loaded with content that you can access with your HCPL card information. Select and download the apps and login in with your HCPL library card information to access the content. Available on iOS and Android devices
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OverDrive/ Libby is our most comprehensive digital service offering everything from current bestsellers, graphic novels to classics for kids and adults in eBook, audio-book, read-a-longs, & video formats. What’s available:
Download Overdrive App Store | Google Play Download Libby App Store | Google Play Having trouble? Visit Overdrive Support |
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RBdigital is another source of electronic audiobooks to download or stream from your mobile or desktop computer. The titles available on this platform are different from the titles in our other services. Visit RBdigital What’s available: Audiobooks - 7,000+ titles Download RB Digital App Store | Google Play Having trouble? Visit RB Digital Support |
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Kanopy is a streaming video service focusing on critically-acclaimed documentaries, foreign films & classic cinema. Kanopy also offers access to the Great Courses video library. Great Courses are in-depth video courses taught by the world’s most renowned experts on that subject. Visit Kanopy What’s available:
Download Kanopy App Store | Google Play |
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Flipster is our downloadable magazine service. Save space in your bag by downloading magazines onto a mobile device, this service is perfect for travel! Visit Flipster What’s available: Digital Magazines - 140+ titles The loan period varies on the title. Weekly titles last for 3 days. The expiration date is listed on each magazine cover. Download Flipster App Store | Google Play Having trouble? Visit Flipster Support |
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TumbleBooks is our children’s digital media app that gives children access to children’s books, graphic novels videos and games. Children have the choice to read the story themselves or to select a Read Along! A great fun and educational app for kids who love using mobile devices. What’s available:
Download Tumblebooks App Store | Google Play Having trouble? Visit TumbleBooks Support |
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Newsbank is a database service that allows users to read or download current and archival editions of the Houston Chronicle via text or through their innovative image format. The image format selection of the Chronicle, allows for readers to experience the newspaper as they would, if it had been delivered to their door. All sections of the newspaper are available including; ads, blogs, comics, online articles & obituaries. Access Newsbank What’s available: Houston Chronicle - 2017 to current editions No loan period, but users can only access this service through the HCPL website & clicking on Databases.Having trouble? Visit Newsbank Support |
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Safari Books Online is the premier electronic reference library for programmers and IT professionals. Note: There is a limit of five simultaneous users for this resource. Access Safari Books Online What's available: 45000+ technology, digital media, and business books and videos online Having trouble? Visit Safari Books Online Support |
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EBSCO eBook Collection Search for and read thousands of books online, some can be downloaded (formerly NetLibrary). Access EBSCO eBook Collection What's available: High-quality titles in eBook and eAudiobook formats. Some available for download Having trouble? Visit EBSCO Support |
