Get App-y: Access your Library on the go or from the couch

Just because you aren’t physically at the Library doesn’t mean you can’t be there digitally. Whether you are on your phone or tablet, there’s a collection of apps that allow you to access much of our extensive collection from wherever you are. All you need is a Library card. 

Download the app to your device, create an account, and go. You can access eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, music, movies, and TV shows. There also are special apps to help with learning a new language or getting help with homework assignments.  

Download these apps on your Android or Apple device. Some apps also are available for televisions and Amazon devices. 

Libby: Downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks 
Libby app: Android , opens a new windowiOS , opens a new window

Hoopla, opens a new window: Streaming and downloadable eAudiobooks, music, video, and eBooks 
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Kanopy, opens a new window: Streaming movies, documentaries, and TV series 
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Flipster, opens a new window: Magazines

Read current and back issues of over 25 of our most popular magazines, including The Atlantic, Better Homes & Gardens, Bloomberg Businessweek, Ebony, Entertainment Weekly, Parents, Real Simple, Scientific American, Shape, Sports Illustrated, and Time.
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Freegal: Free music and eAudiobook streaming 
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Transparent Language, opens a new window: Lessons in 70+ languages, including English 
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Brainfuse, opens a new window: Live homework help from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. in English and Spanish 
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For RBdigital and Brainfuse, you’ll first need to create an account on the web. Use the links to their sites above so they know you’re a Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County cardholder.