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We're your 24/7 library. Even when our buildings are closed, you can access free downloadable and streaming content with your library card. All you need is an internet connection, a current library account, and your PIN (usually the last four digits of your phone number). If you need assistance or have any questions, please feel free to email us, call us at (908-475-6322), or stop by your home branch for personalized assistance.
E-books & Audiobooks
cloudLibrary is the incredibly simple way to access free e-books and audiobooks right on your smart phones, tablets, or computers. Our collection includes a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction for kids, teens, and adults. For most Android and Apple devices, it's as simple as downloading the free app, plugging in your library barcode and PIN, and selecting a book to read. Check out our collection here. Need help with installation? Find and install your app via the cloudLibrary site. The site also provides very clear instructions and videos. These FAQs are helpful if you're experienceing any issues. And you can always call (908-475-6322) for personalized assistance. Since Barnes & Noble discontinued the Nook App Store, older Nooks are supported only as e-readers in conjunction with the cloudLibrary App for Windows or Mac PCs. Full Nook instruction can be found here.
You can check out a maximum of four items per card for fourteen days. For more information, check out our guide to cloudLibrary Basics.
Hoopla is a groundbreaking digital media service that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone! Everything is available instantly; no holds required. You can check out a maximum of five items per month. Loan periods for movies and TV are two to three days, music is seven days and e-book and e-audiobooks are twenty-one days. You'll need to create an account at Hoopla using an email address and your library card. Or you can download the Hoopla app and get started there. Need some help? Hoopla has FAQs that may assist you. As always, you can stop by your home branch for assistance.
Interactive Books for Children
Tumblebooks are animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they’ll love. There are also videos, audiobooks, and fun games.
Smart Apple Ebooks cover a variety of topics including biographies, early literacy, geography, and science and technology. These books are geared towards students in kindergarten through 5th grade.
Digital Magazines
Use Flipster to read popular digital magazines on your tablet, phone, or computer. Back issues are also available! Flipster allows readers to flip through pages that are identical to the print magazines. For mobile users, download the Flipster app from your app store.
Flipster FAQ
