eBooks and Online Learning

Digital resources from Placentia Library: Libby, Hoopla, The Palace Project, ABCmouse. Access via ebooks.placentialibrary.org.

Access With Your Library Card!

Did you know your Placentia Library card provides you free access to some of the best digital resources, apps and websites available today? Find eBooks and digital music, audiobook and movie resources, as well as online lifelong learning and student resources.

These online resources include:

Entertainment and Book Resources, such as Libby, Hoopla and Novelist, which provide access to eBooks, music, movies and recommended reads
Student and Lifelong Learning Resources, such as ABC Mouse, Driving-Tests.org and TeachingBooks for Libraries, which offer a variety of educational, science, early literacy and lifelong learning resources including an online encyclopedia and drivers' training tests

Many of our online resources are available through web or mobile apps.

Our online resources may require your Placentia Library card and PIN, which is usually the last 4 digits of your phone number. To reset your PIN, please visit our catalog and select "Log In" and then select "Forgot my PIN," or follow this guide.

Don't have a library card? Apply for a Placentia Library card in-person at the library, or apply for a virtual card online.

Hoopla

Instantly borrow free digital movies, TV shows, music, eBook, eAudiobooks, graphic novels, manga and more with Hoopla! Download the app to get started.

Libby, by OverDrive

Borrow free eBooks, eAudiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet with Libby. You can even send and read your borrowed eBooks to your Kindle eReader! Download the app to get started.

The Palace Project

Palace is a free, easy-to-use e-Reader app that lets you find, check out and read or listen to eBooks and eAudiobooks! Download the app to get started.

NoveList Plus

Looking for book recommendations? From read-alikes, book club resources and author lists, find your next great read with Novelist Plus!

NoveList K-8 Plus

An excellent resource when searching for recommended children’s books! This resource makes it easy to find the right book to match your child’s interest and reading level.

ABC Mouse

ABC Mouse offers more than 10,000 learning activities for children ages 2-8+ that teach reading, match, science and more through books, games, puzzles and videos.

Scholastic Teachables

Download printable activities and lesson plans for subjects including math, science, reading, writing and STEAM with Scholastic Teachables! These educational resources and learning games are designed for grades pre-K-8.

Driving-Tests.org

Driving-Tests.org provides free California DMV driving tests and resources in English and Spanish for new drivers, or drivers learning to drive a motorcycle or commercial vehicle.

California's K-12 Online Resources Program

California offers access to online educational and literacy content from Britannica, ProQuest, Teaching Books and Gale for K-12 students.

Tablet with Hoopla app, offering books, comics, music, movies, on green background with text: "Tired of switching between apps?"

Featured Digital Resource: Hoopla

Placentia Library app available; shows a mobile interface with library info, calendar, account management, and eBooks options.

Library Mobile App

Three phones display library apps: Libby, ABCmouse, and Hoopla, highlighting digital resources from the Placentia Library.

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