Ebooks / Audiobooks / Magazines

LIBBY

Library employees recommend that you download the libby app for eBooks/Audiobooks on your mobile device. If you would like to read on a desktop computer or laptop, please use https://libbyapp.com/ to get started and to access the catalog. Certain eReaders will also require you to use https://libbyapp.com/.

You will need a library card number and PIN number to access the catalog. Your default PIN number is the last four digits of your library card number.

This is perfect for getting eBooks/Audiobooks on your mobile devices and computers. It connects directly to the Indiana Digital Library.

"I just have to say wow. Checkouts are much easier. Thanks for a very user-friendly app." Michael B., Google Play Review

ATTENTION: EXISTING LIBBY / OVERDRIVE USERS!

Please read through this update:

  • eIndiana Digital Consortium is now Indiana Digital Library.

  • You will now have to add this new library to access Libby. Below are step-by-step instruction on how to log in!

  • If you have any questions please contact us adultservices@sscpl.lib.in.us or by phone at 317-398-7121. (If you are using Overdrive, the new link is https://idl.overdrive.com/)

  • Holds and Checkouts will transfer to your new account, but might not show up for the next couple of days.

Step One: Within the Libby App, click on the three bars at the bottom of the screen.

Step Two: You’ll see your eIndiana Digital Consortium account on the screen but let’s move you to our new group, the Indiana Digital Library. Simply select Add Library.

Step Three: You’re almost there! Search for Shelby County Public Library and then choose the Indiana Digital Library option.

Step Four: Click on Sign In With My Card

Step Five: Enter your Shelby County Public Library card number and your Library account password. Your new Indiana Digital Library card will appear on your screen!

Step Six: Start enjoying the book you were reading or browse the collection for something new to read. You might discover one of your holds has already been filled too! (Remember those shorter wait times!

Indiana Digital Library

Access to magazine, Kindle ebooks, audiobooks, books by interest, ages, collections, Lexiles, and many other tools.

get started.

Hoopla is a free online streaming service for library patrons that offers films, documentaries, tv shows, albums, graphic novels, and audiobooks. All content is commercial free and available without waitlists. Items are automatically returned… so no late fees! New titles are added on a weekly basis. Watch, read or listen from your personal device. You are provided with 5 instant borrows each month.

To enroll, you’ll need a valid email address and a Shelby County Public Library card in good standing with less than $10 in fines. You can download the app or visit hoopladigital.com to get started.

1.  Set up an Email and Password
2.  Select ‘Shelby County Public Library’
3.  Enter your library card number
4. Enter your library card number PIN (*default PIN is the last four digits of your card number)

Feel free to contact us with questions or for help - 317-398-7121 ext. 228 or support@sscpl.lib.in.us. An instructional video is available here.