Libby app

Libby

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app.  (overdrive.com/apps/libby/).

Learn more: 

  • Enjoy eBooks and audiobooks immediately online, download them for offline use, or send borrowed eBooks to a Kindle device for the duration of the lending period.
  • 10 checkouts per month (with unlimited magazine borrows) 
  • Choose your loan period: 7, 14, or 21 days 
  • Send and read borrowed eBooks to your Kindle eReader  
  • Place holds on popular titles - and don't be discouraged by a long hold list. Urbana patrons are eligible for Urbana-only copies of many titles.

Get the app here (https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby).

Got a question about using Libby?  We've got answers!  Visit Libby's help site.

Hoopla App

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December 30, 2025, will be the last day to borrow items from Hoopla using your TUFL card. After that date, you will still be able to access previously borrowed items throughout the end of their lending period. Visit the Library news page to learn more.

Borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen-your computer, your phone, your car, even your TV. 

  • Enjoy ebooks, comics, audiobooks, tv shows and movies using the hoopla app
  • 6 checkouts per month
  • Borrowed titles will automatically be returned when your lending period is over.
  • No holds or waitlists!  Every title is always available.

Get started with Hoopla: 

  • Register for a Hoopla account by visiting hoopladigital.com or using the Hoopla app on your iOS or Android mobile device.
  • You will need to provide an email address, create a password, and have your library account information ready.
  • Get started by selecting Browse on your computer or, in the app, selecting a format (Audiobooks, Comics, eBooks, Movies, Music, or Television) that you would like to explore. You can also search for a specifi­c title by clicking on the Search box or magnifying glass and typing in your title or keyword.
  • To borrow a title, click on the title and then click the Borrow button.
  • Your borrowed titles can be played right after borrowing, and can be found under the My hoopla tab for viewing/listening. Enjoy your selected titles!
  • Borrowed titles will be automatically returned when your lending period is over.  
  • There are no holds, wait lists, or late fees.
  • If you need additional help, visit the help section on the Hoopla mobile app, or click on the Help link found at the bottom of hoopladigital.com.