eBooks and More!

eBooks and More!

CHPL subscribes to these digital platforms, giving you 24/7 access with the use of your library card.

For assistance, visit the Reference Desk, email us at chplref@chplnj.org, or call (856) 667-0300 (option 2).

OverDrive
OverDrive is the largest provider of eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines to public libraries in the U.S. and Canada. Check out any combination of 8 titles and read/listen on your PC/laptop, smartphone, or tablet. The app is free in the App Store, Google Play, and Amazon (for Kindle Fires). Titles are available to borrow for either 7 or 14 day checkout periods.

Instructions: PC or Mobile Devices

Libby by OverDrive

Try OverDrive’s easy-to-use app – Libby. Libby by OverDrive is the largest provider of eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines to public libraries in the U.S. and Canada. Check out any combination of 8 titles and read/listen on your PC/laptop, smartphone, or tablet. The app is free in the App Store, Google Play, and Amazon (for Kindle Fires). Titles are available to borrow for either 7 or 14 day checkout periods.

Instructions: Mobile Devices

RBDigital (formerly Zinio)

RBDigital's magazine collection is now accessible through the Libby/OverDrive platforms.

Click HERE for an FAQ to learn more about accessing your favorite magazines through Libby/OverDrive.

Hoopla

Instantly borrow free digital movies, music, eBooks and more, 24/7 with your library card. Bringing you hundreds of thousands of movies, full music albums, audiobooks, and more, hoopla is a revolutionary digital service made possible by your local library. Simple to access and use, without the hassle of having to return the items you’ve borrowed, all you need is your library card, a web browser, smart phone or tablet to get started. The freedom you want is here, now. Sign up today!

Instructions: PC or Mobile Devices (PDF)

Video Instructions:

• Creating a Hoopla Account
• Using Hoopla

eReading Room for Kids & Teens (OverDrive)

Part of our OverDrive eBook and eAudiobook site, eReading Room for Kids & Teens is designed with a younger audience in mind. Check out a great collection of electronic titles for children by browsing subjects, collections, and reading level.

Axis 360
The New Jersey State Library's Axis360 ebook platform is accessible to all New Jersey libraries. Simple to use and accessible on PC/Mac, iOS and Android devices, this e-reading service has a diverse collection of eBooks for all age levels, including popular titles and books promoting STEAM learning and inclusion. All you need is your library card and PIN number to log in.

Video Instructions:

• Instructions for using Axis360 on Android
• Instructions for using Axis360 on iPhone/iPad
• Instructions for using Axis360 on Desktop