eLibrary

E-resources may not appear in the search results in the Bibliocommons catalog. For best results, search directly within the apps or sites for each resource linked below.

 

Books, audiobooks, and periodicals

Ebooks, audiobooks, comics, and periodicals

Some subscriptions are available only for City of Menlo Park residents with a Menlo Park Library card number beginning with 29044. If your card begins with a different number, or you live outside of Menlo Park, check with the library in your home jurisdiction to see if they offer these or similar services.

 

cloudLibrary.jpg    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.

 

    Comics Plus by Library Pass

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.

 

Hoopla logo    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.

 

    Libby by Overdrive

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…).

 

     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.

 

    New York Times

The New York Times basic article access is available for 72 hours at a time. Puzzles and recipes not available. No library card required.

 

OpenLibrary icon     Open Library

Open Library is a project of the Internet Archive and houses a large collection of older, more obscure books which may not otherwise be available in digital formats. Lending Library ebooks check out for 2 weeks; no limit on public domain books. No library card required.

  • Visit the Open Library site and Log in or Sign Up to access Lending Library ebooks
  • No login required for 1,000,000 eBooks in public domain (most published before the 20th century)

 

TumbleBooks icon     Tumble Book Library

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 card # (29044...) required for the app; no library card required through our web access link.

 

Is it compatible with my device?

Click "Yes" for instructions on setting up your device.


 cloudLibrary Hoopla
 Overdrive Audio Overdrive eBooks OpenLib
eBooks
eMags
Apple Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Amazon tablets Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Android Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Kindle eReader Yes No No Yes No No
Nook, Sony, Kobo, etc. eReaders Yes No No Yes Yes No
PC Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mac Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Chromebook Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

 

 

Streaming video and music

Streaming video and music

Some subscriptions are available only for City of Menlo Park residents with a Menlo Park Library card number beginning with 29044. If your card begins with a different number, or you live outside of Menlo Park, check with the library in your home jurisdiction to see if they offer these or similar services.

 

   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.

  • Go to the Creativebug site or download the app (Apple, Android)
  • Create an account with your library card
  • Access unlimited video tutorials and learn new skills

 

Logo for Hoopla     Hoopla

Get five instant loans each month – no holds or waiting periods. Borrow videos for 72 hours and music for 7 days. Use the BingePass feature to access the entire collection of Great Courses and other video content for 7 days using 1 borrow. Menlo Park residency and card # (29044...) required.

 

App-Kanopy     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.

 

    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. Start streaming with Naxos Classic, Naxos Jazz, or Naxos World online or via app. Menlo Park Library card (29044…) required.

                                      

 

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