Libby, by OverDrive
Borrow eBooks and audiobooks to read on your computer, phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed eBooks to your Kindle!
Users can borrow up to 5 titles at a time, with a 14-day checkout period. Checkouts automatically expire at the end of the lending period – no returns necessary.
How does it work?
Download the Libby, by OverDrive app on your device. Available for iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire.
Once the app is installed, find our library: select “Arkansas City Public Library” as the card, enter your ACPL card number & password (phone number + area code & dashes), then browse our collection. Find an eBook or audiobook and enjoy!
If you are on a desktop or laptop, visit the Libby website.
Need help? Find detailed instructions on Libby Help as well as Libby Help videos.
You can access the legacy OverDrive website here.
CloudLibrary
Access a wide selection of digital books in eBook and audiobook formats, featuring content for all ages from bestselling authors and major publishers.
Users can borrow up to 10 titles at a time, with a 21-day checkout period and the option to renew if there are no existing holds. Holds can also be placed on unavailable titles. CloudLibrary is available for all Kansas residents.
How does it work?
Download the CloudLibrary app on your device. Available for iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, and eReaders that support Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) files.
Once the app is installed: select “United States” as the country, “Kansas” as the state, and “State Library of Kansas” as the library. Accept the user agreement, enter your Kansas Library card number & password (birthdate in MMDDYYYY format), then browse the collection. Find an eBook or audiobook and enjoy!
Device support
CloudLibrary works with a huge range of e-reading devices, and we’re adding support all the time. Right now, you are able to view and download content on to the following recognized devices:
iOS App
iPad®
iPhone®
iPod touch®
Android App
Android™ Phones
Android™ Devices
Fire App
Fire
Fire HD
Fire HDX
Web
Most current version of Chrome, Firefox and Edge
eReader*
Most eReader devices that are compatible with Adobe Digital Editions (ADE)
*CloudLibrary is not currently compatible with Kindle Paperwhites. If you would like to read CloudLibrary titles on your Kindle Paperwhite, please contact Kindle support and request that Amazon allow compatibility with CloudLibrary.
Check out these other reading platforms from the State Library of Kansas!
