Apps

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Apps for your mobile devices

Menlo Park Library offers mobile apps to enhance your lifelong learning experience. Get free subscription access to news and research, streaming video, e-books, audiobooks, music, child-friendly educational games, and more. Download our apps to your smartphone or tablet.

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Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.

ABCmouse

Reading and math for children ages 2–8. Join ABC Mouse and his friends on a learning journey around the world and explore different habitats, discover fascinating geography, learn about the science behind unique ecosystems, and expand their vocabulary.

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Apple App Store logo Google Play Store logo

Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.

cloudLibrary

Borrow ebooks and audiobooks for up to 21 days. The cloudLibrary app features a digital library card, the ability to save multiple cards on one device, and you can suggest ebooks and audiobooks for our librarians to purchase from within the app. Menlo Park residency and card # (29044...) required.

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Apple App Store logo Google Play Store logo

Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.

Comics Plus

Get unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga from more than 100 publishers. Every title is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with no holds or wait times. Menlo Park Library card # (29044...) required.

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Apple App Store logo Google Play Store logo

Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.

Creativebug

Learn new skills, find inspiration, and discover creative joy with Creativebug for Libraries. This new resource offers thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Sign in to get unlimited access to high quality tutorials for yarn and fiber arts, papercraft, jewelry, painting, and many other art forms. Menlo Park Library card # (29044...) required.

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Apple App Store logo Google Play Store logo

Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC. 

Hoopla

Get five instant loans each month – no holds or waiting periods. Borrow ebooks, comics, and audiobooks for 21 days; videos for 72 hours; and music for 7 days. Use the BingePass feature to access the entire collection of magazines, Great Courses, puzzle games and more for 7 days using a single borrow. Menlo Park residency and card # (29044...) required.

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Apple App Store logo Google Play Store logo

Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.

Kanopy

Get 25 streaming tickets per month to enjoy critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, award-winning foreign films and more, or switch to Kanopy Kids for educational and entertaining content. Menlo Park residency and card # (29044...) required.

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Apple App Store logo Google Play Store logo

Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.

Libby

Borrow thousands of new and popular ebooks, audiobooks and magazines for up to 21 days. Place holds or tag items to read later, send downloads to Kindle devices, or read in a browser or the Libby app. Libby is available to anyone with a PLS library card (starts with 2904…).

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Apple App Store logo Google Play Store logo

Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.

LOTE4Kids

LOTE4Kids is a new online database of digital books in World Languages, that allows kids to enjoy the magic of books in LOTE (Languages Other Than English). Each book also comes with English translations to help kids learn languages. LOTE4Kids has over 2,000+ digital picture books in 50+ languages, with new books and languages released each month. Menlo Park residency and card # (29044...) required. libby-app-icon.png

Apple App Store logo Google Play Store logo

Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.

Naxos Music Library

Naxos Music Library is the most comprehensive online collection of classical, jazz, and world music, with over 170,000 albums to stream and more added all the time. Menlo Park Library card (29044…) required.

Apple App Store logo Google Play Store logo

Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC. 

The New York Times

Get 72 hours of free, unlimited access to articles, podcasts, documentaries and more. Puzzles and recipes not available. Available in English, Spanish and Chinese. Follow our specific New York Times link, log in with your library card number and PIN, and click Create Account. Then get the app and log in.

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Apple App Store logo Google Play Store logo

Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.

Peninsula Library System

The Peninsula Library System has launched a new and improved mobile app allowing Menlo Park Library users to search the library catalog, place holds, and manage library accounts all in one place. Try these additional features to get the most out of your mobile library:

  • Digital library card
  • Self-service item checkout
  • ISBN scanning: scan a book ISBN to see if the library has a copy
  • Linked accounts: manage checkouts and holds for several cards at once
  • Built in reading tracker and booklists
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Apple App Store logo Google Play Store logo

Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.

TumbleBooks

Access over 1,100 animated storybooks, popular graphic novels, nonfiction books, and educational videos for grades K-6. Learning extensions, simultaneous use, and a My Assignments feature allow teachers to use the materials to enhance classroom studies. Menlo Park Library card (29044…) required.

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Apple App Store logo Google Play Store logo

Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.