Getting Started with eBooks and More
The Library provides access to a number of digital resources for your smartphone, tablet, or computer – all you need is your library card to get started!
eBooks
Your PAPL library card gets you access to not one, but three great eBook collections. eBooks are compatible with most mobile devices and computers. The best part? No late fees!
Libby/OverDrive | Hoopla
Comics and Graphic Novels
Unlimited, simultaneous access to thousands of digital comics, manga, and picture books from publishers like Andrews McMeel, BOOM! Studios, Dark Horse, Image Comics, Kodansha, Oni Press, Tokyopop, UDON Entertainment, Yen Press, and dozens more.
Comics Plus
eAudio
Looking to read on the go? Our eAudiobook collections make it easy–just download to your mobile device, computer, or MP3 player, and take your reading with you.
Libby/OverDrive | Hoopla
Streaming Movies & TV
You can stream movies directly on your Hoopla or Kanopy app, or through several streaming devices including Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Chromecast. Your PAPL library card gets you access to 8 checkouts a month for Hoopla, and 24 tickets per month with Kanopy.
Hoopla | Kanopy
Streaming Music
Hoopla has a popular music selection you can check out with your PAPL library card (up to 8 total Hoopla checkouts a month).
Hoopla
Magazines
Access and download full-color magazines with OverDrive. Choose from popular titles such as GQ, HGTV, US Weekly, National Geographic, and more.
Libby/OverDrive
Device Guides
Not sure how to start using these services? Check out our device guides – they’ll provide step-by-step instructions for downloading, signing in, and searching for your next book, movie, and more.
Download our Library app
Connect with the Library using our app!
Search “Plainfield Public Library” in your app store to have the Library accessible right at your fingertips. Some of the many features include:
- Check out materials right from your phone for convenient, contactless service.
- Discover books, music and movies and place holds.
- Download eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines and more 24/7.
- Register for Library programs for all ages.
- Ask a Librarian for help.
- Learn about the latest Library happenings … and much more!
You can download the new Library app in the Apple or Google Play store.