Learn About Digital Services
The Genesee District Library currently provides two different services to meet your eBook and audiobook needs, as well as a service dedicated to music. They each have their own set of rules and work slightly differently, however there are no late fees with either service. Different content is available on each service, so if you can’t find what you’re looking for on one, try the other.
To use these services, you will need a library card. Learn how to get a libray card here.
Libby
A digital library available to browse on your smartphone, tablet, or computer any time you want. Download e-books and audiobooks and listen at your leisure. The Libby app is available for most devices, and makes browsing for books and reading them a breeze.
- eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines on Overdrive may checkout for 7, 14, or 21 days.
- There are a limited number of copies of each title available. You may have to place a hold if all current copies are unavailable.
- No late fees! When the due date for an item arrives, the item is automatically checked in and disappears from your account.
- You can checkout 7 items at a time. If you finish an item and no longer need it, you can return it early.
Get started by opening Libby here.
Libby will work on new Kindle fires, and some older Kindle Fire devices. To learn more, view Kindle compatibility here.
Patrons, please note: the Libby app does not work on certain older devices. So, if you’re having problems, it’s possible that your app needs updating. A workaround is to use the web browser on the device to access the Libby website. Otherwise, you may need to update either your operating system, or your device.
hoopla
A gigantic collection of e-books, audiobooks, music, films, television shows, and graphic novels.
- eBooks and audiobooks checkout for 21 days, music for 7 days, and video content for 3 days.
- No late fees! When the due date for an item arrives, the item is automatically checked in and disappears from your account.
- You can checkout 6 items total from hoopla every month, regardless of the type of content.
- You never have to wait to check out — every item is available all the time.
- Stream or download hoopla items on a smartphone or tablet through the hoopla app. Downloading is not available on computers, though streaming is.
- Stream hoopla right to your television. Check hoopla’s Help page for supported streaming devices.
Get started by opening hoopla here.
Freegal Music
Digital music you can listen to, download and keep! Freegal offers access to approximately 15 million songs and over 40,000 music videos.
- Each week you can download 5 free songs — to keep. They are DRM free to be used on any device you own.
- Stream an unlimited amount of music on your computer, smartphone or tablet.
- Create your own playlists of your favorite songs.
Get started by opening Freegal Music here.
Mango Languages
Mango Languages is a language learning tool that offers instruction in more than 70 languages.
- Create an account to track and save your progress
- Download the app to study anywhere.
- Courses for English as a second language included.
Get started by opening Mango Languages here.
