Hours & Location, opens an overlay Help, opens an overlay
Main navigation Events
Open search form

eResources - eBooks

A San José Library Card and PIN is needed for home access to these eResources. Get a library card today!

A tablet and a hat on the sand at a beach.
Online Resource

Kindle

eBooks in Kindle format are available from Overdrive.
A woman sitting down with her feet up on a chair reading a book on a tablet.
Online Resource

Libby

Enjoy eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines by downloading and using the Libby app by OverDrive.
A woman sitting down reading a book on a tablet.
Online Resource

Palace

One mobile app to access eBooks & eAudiobooks from Boundless, BiblioBoard, cloudLibrary, enki, Overdrive, and exclusive Palace-only titles.
Person sits in front of a computer with a book open.
Online Resource

Biblioboard

Instantly available eBooks including titles from California indie authors, SJPL community members, and the Enki collection.
A tablet next to a row of books on a shelf.
Online Resource

cloudLibrary

Lucky Day collection featuring adult fiction and nonfiction titles.
Hands holding a tablet projecting a video with a glowing play button.
Online Resource

Hoopla

Read eBooks and eComics, listen to eAudiobooks and music, watch movies and TV.
Person reading a mobile device on a train.
Online Resource

HyRead

Access Chinese language eBooks and eAudiobooks on topics including current events, science, technology, beauty, health, and many more.
A surprised and happy child.
Online Resource

LOTE4Kids

Kids can enjoy 1300+ picture books in over 45 languages along with English translations. New stories and languages are added regularly.
Make Make logo.
Online Resource

MakeMake

Spanish language interactive picture books, comics, novels, and poetry for children and teens. Also includes access to virtual events.
A photo of a brown monkey.
Online Resource

National Geographic Kids

Discover fascinating and weird wacky facts about animals, wildlife, and nature all around the world.
Woman wearing a knit cap and working at a laptop computer.
Online Resource

O'Reilly

Learn new technologies and research business trends. O'Reilly provides access to eBooks, videos, learning paths and case studies.
Family using a tablet together.
Online Resource

OverDrive

Recent bestsellers, popular fiction and nonfiction eBooks and eAudiobooks in English, Español, 中文, 한국어, русский.
A student is writing on paper with pens and pencils scattered around a table.
Online Resource

Short Édition

Read short works of fiction from local and international writers, or submit your own to the Short Edition collection.
Back to Top