In addition to the movies and TV shows already viewable, hoopla's Roku app now makes audiobooks available through your television. You can access more content throughout the comfort of your home!
In need of something to get you through rush hour? Listen to your favorite authors with the following services. See the links and descriptions below.
hoopla provides access to thousands of titles, which range from the classics to today's authors. No reservations required since a copy is always available. Stream or download books to listen offline.
https://www.hoopladigital.com/
hoopla flex (ebooks & eAudios) |
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Library card and pin required | yes |
Limit on checkouts | Limit of 5 at any one time (combination of audiobook and eBook) |
Limit on reservations | Limit of 5 at any one time (combination of audiobook and eBook) |
Checkout period | 14 days |
Return titles early | yes |
Renew titles | check title out again (unless on hold for another patron) |
hoopla instant |
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Library card and pin required | yes |
Limit on checkouts | Limit of 20 titles a month (combination of audiobook, eBook, music and movie) |
Limit on reservations | No reservations are necessary |
Checkout period | 21 days |
Return titles early | no |
Renew titles | check title out again (a title may be checked out twice every month) |
Streaming of music available | yes must checkout first |
Device compatibility |
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Computers | yes via browser (streaming) |
Kindle Fire | yes via app |
Apple iOS devices | yes via app |
Android devices | yes via app |
Available for ROKU |
Odilo provides downloadable audiobooks for our Spanish-speaking patrons.
https://volusialibrary.odilo.us/opac/?locale=es#
Library card and pin required | yes |
Limit on checkouts | total of 10 titles a month |
Limit on reservations | a few titles may require a reservation, but a majority do not. |
Checkout period | 21 days |
Return titles early | yes |
Renew titles | a title may be checked out again |
Streaming of music available | No |
Device compatibility |
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Computers | yes via browser (streaming) |
Kindle Fire | yes via browser (streaming) |
Apple iOS devices | yes via app |
Android devices | yes via app |
Volusia County Public Library has partnered with PBC Guru and Freading to create a virtual book club for patrons and the community.
The book for August 4 - October 6 is Sold on a Monday by Kristina McMorris.
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The sign is a last resort. It sits on a farmhouse porch in 1931. Inspired by an actual newspaper photograph that stunned the nation, Sold on a Monday is a powerful novel of love, redemption, and the unexpected paths that bring us home.
It is always available for download from Freading.
How to use Freading on a computer/laptop
How to use Freading on a mobile device
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