eBooks & Audiobooks
The Four Star Public Library maintains access to several electronic resources for patrons who prefer eBooks and Audiobooks.
| Source | About | Materials Available | # of Items/Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libby | Libby is set up similar to a physical library. You check out books, but if someone else is reading the book you want, you'll have to wait in line. | eBoook, Audiobook, magazines | Unlimited, max 5 items at a time |
| Hoopla | Hoopla is like a giant vending machine for books, movies, and music. If you want something, you can get it right away—no waiting! But, you only get a certain number of items each month. | eBook, Audiobook, Movies, TV Shows, Music, Comics, Graphic Novels | 5 items/month, 1 renewal per title, 21 day lending |
| TumbleBooks | TumbleBooks is a digital library for kids that brings stories to life with animations, sound effects, and read-aloud narration. It offers a collection of interactive picture books, ebooks, audiobooks, and even graphic novels. It also includes educational games. Unlike Libby or Hoopla, there are no waitlists or checkouts—you can read as many books as you want instantly! | eBook, Audiobook, Graphic Novels, Games | Unlimited No need to download books, available automatically! |
| Boundless | Boundless is similar to Libby in its set-up. However, the new app experience provides easy navigation and you can see wait-list times before placing a hold and even search for items "Available Now" only. | eBooks and Audiobooks | 5 items/month |
| BiblioBoard | BiblioBoard is a digital library that gives you instant access to books, videos, historical archives, and more—with no checkouts and no waitlists. Unlike other library apps, everything is available right away, so you can read and explore as much as you want. It includes ebooks, educational videos, historical photos, art collections, and even indie books from new and local authors. | eBook, Videos, Historical Photos, Art Collections, Indie Books | Unlimited |