Accessing eBooks and eAudiobooks
Wellington Public Library offers access to eBooks and eAudiobooks through two different platforms – Libby and Hoopla. Both of these platforms can be accessed through your phone or computer!
Libby (by Overdrive)
Welcome to OverDrive
Libby by OverDrive is a digital media service that enables you to borrow from a collection of 33,000+ eBooks (and eAudiobooks) using your library card. eBooks borrowed using the free Libby by OverDrive app can be streamed or downloaded on your mobile device.
Getting Started
- Download the free Libby app from your app store.
- Open app, answer YES to the question “do you have a library card?”
- Choose Search for a Library and search for your library by name.
- Across Colorado Digital Consortium should appear, tap to select.
- Add your library card barcode and PIN. (Usually your last name in lower case. If you don’t know your PIN, ask a librarian for help).
Browse/Search
- BROWSE: Scroll down the homepage to view featured collections, or choose the EXPLORE link.
- SEARCH: Tap the SEARCH link at the top left of the homepage. Enter an author, title, subject, or combination to search.
- REFINE: Use the REFINE tool to limit your results by format, availability, and more.
TIP: Be sure of the format type! An icon will indicate if the title you’re looking at is an eAudiobook.
Placing a Hold
eBooks in OverDrive are the same as print library books – only one user at a time may borrow a copy (as per publisher’s licensing).
For items that are currently borrowed by other users, you may choose to PLACE A HOLD. Once a hold is placed you will be notified by email when it is available for you. (Max. 10 holds at a time)
Borrow & Download
- If the title you are interested in is available to borrow, tap the BORROW link. (Max. 10 titles out at a time)
- Choose your loan period (7, 14, or 21 days), then tap BORROW! Your title will start automatically downloading. (Choose whether downloads occur while not connected to wifi in SETTTINGS.)
- You may now continue browsing for more titles or OPEN BOOK to begin reading. If you choose to keep browsing, you may locate your borrowed titles at any time by going to your SHELF.
Returning Borrowed Titles
eBook titles will return automatically at the end of the loan period. However, you may choose to return them early when finished so it can go to the next user in a timely fashion.
- Go to your SHELF.
- Tap MANAGE LOAN of the title you wish to return.
Renewing OverDrive eBooks
If your OverDrive eBook doesn’t have any holds on it, you will be permitted to renew it. The renewal option activates three days prior to the end of the loan period.
- Go to your SHELF.
- Tap MANAGE LOAN of the title you wish to renew.
- Choose RENEW LOAN then RENEW!
Help
If you have questions or need to troubleshoot using the Libby app:
- In the app tap on the icon at the top right of the screen.
- Select HELP & SUPPORT.
Hoopla
Hoopla Overview
Enjoy audiobooks and eBooks on a user friendly platform. Sign up for Hoopla with your library card at HooplaDigital.com or download the Hoopla app from your app store. Bring the latest eBooks and audiobooks to your computer or smart devices, including New York Times bestsellers and hot authors.
Getting Started
- Download the free Hoopla app from your app store.
- Open app, choose SIGN UP from the available options.
- Search for Wellington Public Library and choose “Wellington Public Library (CO)” from the list of libraries. Tap to select.
- Enter your library card number.
- Enter your email address and choose a password.
PLEASE NOTE: If you already have a Hoopla account and want to add WPL, you must switch your active library in the app settings rather than registering a new account. To do this, go to your settings (gear icon) and scroll down to Library. Enter your library by searching for it, then add your library card number.
Browse/Search
- BROWSE: Scroll down the homepage to view trending and popular books and other featured titles.
- SEARCH: Tap the SEARCH button at the bottom of the app. Enter an author, title, subject, or combination to search, or choose one of the trending searches.
- FILTER: Use the Filter tool to limit your results by format, availability, and more.
More information coming soon!
Check out this video made by the Colorado Library Consortium to learn more about Hoopla!
Libby App Links:
Hoopla App Links:
If you need help with signing up for Libby or Hoopla, don’t have your library card number, or have any other questions, please call the Wellington Public Library at 970-568-3040!