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DPL offers different types of eBooks:


  • Download the Libby app from OverDrive
  • Checkout limited to 10 titles
  • Holds limited to 10 titles
  • eBooks expire at the end of 7 or 14 day loan periods
  • eBooks, eAudioBooks, magazines,  AND read-alongs for kids available!
  • eReading Rooms -collections based on age group and interest, for kids and teens
  • CLICK HERE for tips on using Libby

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  • Download the hoopla digital app to get started (you’ll need to create an account with your email address before you can enter your DPL card number)
  • simultaneous access to over 700,000 titles
  • limit 4 items per month, per DPL card*
  • eBooks, eAudioBooks, comics, television series, and movies
  • download or read in browser

*During November & December 2020, & January 2021, each DPL card gets 6 borrows per month on hoopla


TumbleBook Library

  • animated, talking  picture books
  • read-along chapter books
  • non-fiction books
  • games & puzzles

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  • graphic novels
  • read-along chapter books
  • videos
  • eBooks and audio books
  • suitable for elementary grades 3 – 6

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If you need assistance with any of these eBook platforms, please ask for assistance at the Public Services Desk.

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e-books

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  • Camellia Net – TEENS
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  • Tumblebookcloud Junior

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We no longer have a media only book drop. Please return DVDs, books on CD, & kits in the book drop which faces 6th Avenue marked "book drop/media drop". Thanks!