HML’s Digital Materials
Overdrive’s New COVID Response Collections
OverDrive’s COVID Response Collections are helping libraries meet the unprecedented demand for digital books in their communities. This growing collection supplements the existing catalog with simultaneous use ebooks and audiobooks at no cost to the library. These specially curated titles are perfect for digital book clubs, community reading events, and student reading programs.
To access these titles, in the app click “Library”>”Explore”>”What’s Popular” to see the collection. These titles will be available until Dec. 31, 2021.
HML offers many digital materials you can access from just about any device. All you need is your library card, your 4-digit PIN, and an internet connection!
Libby, by OverDrive
- Libby is the new app to enjoy ebooks and audiobooks from OverDrive.
- Check out up to 4 titles at once to download and read anywhere.*
- Place up to 4 holds on titles.*
- Easy to get started for first-time users and a streamlined experience for current OverDrive app users.
- Ebooks can be sent to your Kindle or Kindle reading app. Learn how.
- Available from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store for smartphones and tablets.
- Need help? Visit the full Libby Help site or watch the Niche Academy tutorial.
OverDrive
- You can browse our OverDrive collection of ebooks and audiobooks on your computer or download the classic OverDrive app.
- Check out up to 4 titles at once to download and read anywhere.*
- Place up to 4 holds on titles.*
- The classic OverDrive app is recommended if you are using an older device or a Fire tablet, require the use of a screen reader, or want to view our selection of streaming videos.
- Ebooks can be sent to your Kindle or Kindle reading app. Learn how.
- Available on iOS, Android, Chromebooks, Kindle Fire, and laptop/desktop computers.
- Need help? Visit the OverDrive Help site.
Hoopla
- You can browse hoopla’s collection of ebooks, audiobooks, comics, music, movies, and TV shows on your computer or download the hoopla app.
- Check up to 6 titles a month.
- Instantly access all materials – no waits for your hold to be ready.
- Stream materials on your device or computer, or download them for later on the mobile app.
- Stream media on your TV using Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, and Fire TV.
- App available for iOs, Android, and Kindle Fire.
- Need help? Visit the hoopla help site or watch this tutorial.
Flipster
- Instantly access digital copies of popular magazines in your browser or by downloading the Flipster app.
- Access back issues of your favorite magazines.
- Use the mobile app to download issues to read anywhere – with no item limits.
- App available on iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire.
- Need help? Flipster has getting started guides, FAQs, and video tutorials or watch this tutorial.
*Libby and Overdrive are two different apps for accessing the same service. Your limit of 4 items counts anything you’ve checked out using Libby and everything you’ve checked out using Overdrive.
Need more help?
If you’re having trouble getting started or run into a problem you can’t figure out using online help, library staff can assist you. We are also happy to offer help off hours with Niche Academy where you can find tutorials on a number of library services and more! Click here to access the tutorials for free.
We now offer Digital Device Help Appointments, too! If you need one-on-one assistance beyond what staff can offer you at the front desk, you can make an appointment with us by filling out this form.