Hope Library patrons can now get free eBooks and audiobooks via CloudLibrary

CloudLibrary is the Maine Public Library system’s portal for digital content – eBooks, audiobooks and magazines. Access is free to members of all participating libraries. All you need to get started is a Hope Library member card.

Some initial information:

• CloudLibrary can be used on cell phones (iPhones and Android) and tablets such as iPads. It cannot be used on e-ink readers like the Kindle Paperwhite but it can be used on a Kindle Fire.
• Audiobooks and eBooks can be checked out for 21 days. You can renew for an additional 21-day period if the item is not on hold for another library patron. (If the item is free for renewal, you’ll see a “Renew” button in your MyBooks tab 3 days before the loan is due to expire.)
• You can have 3 “books” (audio and/or e) checked out at any one time.
• You can have 3 books on hold at any one time.
• Once a book you’ve had on hold becomes available to you (you can sign up to receive notices via email) you will have 3 days to check out the book.
• More info about using CloudLibrary can be found at http://www.yourcloudlibrary.com

Getting started:

• Find and download the CloudLibrary app from the app store of the device(s) you want to use. Look for this logo:
• To get started once the app is downloaded, you enter your country (the United States), select Maine from the state dropdown menu and select Hope Public Library from the library dropdown menu. You then enter your library ID number (your library card number) and you’re ready to start browsing, borrowing, listening and reading!