Your Library card gives you free access to e-books, music, movies, audiobooks, online courses, and more. You can read or listen to digital content on most mobile devices or your computer.
We partner with several different platforms to provide these services the same way you might subscribe to more than one streaming platform (Netflix, Hulu, Disney+) at home.
To see all of our digital collections, visit our e-Books & Streaming page. On that page each service has its own tile to tell you details like loan limits and provide links to each service's website or app. Video tutorials are available for each one.
Some of the services will simply ask you to enter your Library card number. Others will require you to set up an account. Either way, your Library card number is your ticket to get access. If you do not have an Indianapolis Public Library card or need to renew your card, visit one of our locations, or you may be able to apply or renew online.
Need help? Ask a Library staff member at any of our locations or call, text or email Ask-a-Librarian. The Tinker Station helpline at (317) 275-4500 is also available. It is staffed by device experts who can answer questions about how to read, watch, and listen on a PC, tablet, or phone.
Libby Directions
The Libby by OverDrive is one of the platforms readers use to borrow e-books, e-comics, audiobooks, and magazines free with a library card. If you don't have an Indianapolis Public Library card yet, find out how to get one at Get a Library Card.
To get started borrowing, the first thing you need to do is go to the Libby website or download the Libby app.
- Libby app on Google Play for Android Phones and Tablets
- Libby app on the App Store for Apple iPhones and iPads
- Libby app on the Amazon App Store for Amazon Fire Tablets
Get step-by-step Libby directions or watch a Libby video tutorial. You can also get help adjusting Libby's accessibility features.
When you open the app for the first time, you will need your Library card so that you can enter your number. Your Library card number is located on the back of your card and begins 21978. You do not need to type any spaces.
Kanopy Directions
Kanopy is one of the platforms cardholders use to borrow movies and TV shows free with a library card. If you don't have an Indianapolis Public Library card yet, find out how to get one at Get a Library Card.
To get started borrowing, the first thing you need to do is go to the Kanopy website or download the Kanopy app.
- Kanopy app on Google Play for Android Phones & Tablets
- Kanopy app on the App Store for Apple iPhones and iPads
- Kanopy app on the on Amazon App Store for Amazone Fire Tablets
Get step-by-step Kanopy directions for getting started or watch this Kanopy video tutorial. You can also get help using Kanopy's accessibility features.
When you open the app for the first time, you will need your Library card so that you can enter your number. Your Library card number is located on the back of your card and begins 21978. You do not need to type any spaces.
Hoopla Directions
Hoopla is one of the platforms cardholders use to borrow e-books, e-comics, audiobooks, music and video free with a library card. If you don't have an Indianapolis Public Library card yet, find out how to get one at Get a Library Card.
To get started borrowing, the first thing you need to do is go to the Hoopla website or download the Hoopla app.
- Hoopla app on Google Play for Android Phones and Tablets
- Hoopla app on the App Store for Apple iPhones and iPads
- Hoopla app on the Amazon App Store for Amazon Fire Tablets
Get step-by-step Hoopla directions for getting started or watch this Hoopla video tutorial. There is also a Hoopla Help Center that includes informaton about accessibility options.
When you open the app for the first time, you will need your Library card so that you can enter your number. Your Library card number is located on the back of your card and begins 21978. You do not need to type any spaces.
New York Times Directions
The Library offers several different subscriptions to The New York Times. Your Library card gives you free 24-hour access to the digital edition of The New York Times. If you don't have an Indianapolis Public Library card, find out how to get one at Get a Library Card.
To get started reading, the first thing you need to do is visit The New York Times Digital Edition or Cooking or Crossword & Games or download The New York Times app. If you want to browse the current news, use The New York Times Digital edition.
- The New York Times app on Google Play for Android Phones and Tablets
- The New York Times app on the App Store for Apple iPhones and iPads
- The New York Times app on the Amazon App Store for Amazon Fire Tablets
Create a New York Times account if you don’t already have one. Get step-by-step Digital New York Times directions. Once you enter your Library card number you will receive a code to redeem for 24 hours of access. After the 24 hours are up, you may redeem another code for 24-hour access.
Learn how to customize accessibility features on The New York Times website and mobile apps.
If you are interested in finding a specific article or researching a specific topic in The New York Times, we recommend searching their full-text databases that you can also access with your Library card.
You can read a wide variety of local, national, and global newspapers on your computer or mobile device free with your Library card. Learn more about Online Newspapers.
Tumblebook Directions
The Tumblebook Library is one of the platforms readers use to borrow e-books and audiobooks for children Pre-K through grade 6 free with a library card. If you don't have an Indianapolis Public Library card yet, find out how to get one at Get a Library Card.
To get started borrowing go to the TumbleBook Library website or download the Tumblebook Library app.
- Tumblebook Library app on Google Play for Android Phones and Tablets
- Tumblebook Library app on the App Store for Apple iPhones and iPads
Need help? Watch this Tumblebook Library video tutorial.
LOTE4Kids Directions
LOTE4Kids is a digital collection of picture books (e-books and e-audiobooks) in over 70 world languages with an English version available for all books. The collection is for ages 3-8 and available for checkout with a library card. If you don't have an Indianapolis Public Library card yet, find out how to get one at Get a Library Card.
To get started borrowing go to the LOTE4Kidw website or download the LOTE4Kids app.
- LOTE4Kids app on Google Play for Android Phones and Tablets
- LOTE4Kids app on the App Store for Apple iPhones and iPads