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eLibraryeLibrary<div class="ExternalClassCC97E852507E4B7591DBE3590AE4AAE2"><p>​Explore electronic resources that are FREE to you with your Phoenix Public Library card.  Search for something specific or browse <a href="/browse/learning-research/a-to-z" target="_blank">a wide variety of online resources​</a>.</p><p>Phoenix Public Library works with various vendors to provide access to the following resources. Access is made available through your library account, but some resources may also require you to create an additional account with them in order to access their services. Prior to any account creation, please make sure to read the resources’ terms and conditions.<br></p></div>

 

 

 

 

 

 

eBookseBooks<span class="fa-layers fa-fw" title="eBook"><i class="fad fa-book-alt"></i><span class="fa-layers-text inverse" data-fa-transform="shrink-5 right-1 up-3">e</span></span>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/elibrary/ebooks<div class="ExternalClass6CD6DF673F884C0888F758FC3422B536"><p>​Access a variety of eBooks with your Phoenix Public Library card.<br></p></div>ebooks
eAudiobookseAudiobooks<i class="fad fa-headphones-alt"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/elibrary/eaudiobooks<div class="ExternalClassB5F4C2C82E13477383BFBCECF3C7D336"><p>Learn how to access eAudiobooks a variety of ways with your Phoenix Public Library card.​<br></p></div>eaudiobooks
Online MusicOnline Music<i class="fad fa-music"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/elibrary/emusic<div class="ExternalClassFEC7B6C0F2F84BD1BEC744B4D3E39F84"><p>​Learn how to access and even download a variety of online music with your Phoenix Public Library card.<br></p></div>emusic
Online VideoOnline Video<i class="fad fa-film"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/elibrary/evideo<div class="ExternalClassCE82A8B3C93C46A8B6FC6478CAF08088"><p>​Access videos online with your Phoenix Public Library card.<br></p></div>evideo
Online Magazines & NewspapersOnline Magazines & Newspapers<i class="fad fa-newspaper"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/elibrary/online-magazines-newspapers<div class="ExternalClass506AC78002BF4B52A94F61E844CAF552"><p>​Access online magazines with your Phoenix Public Library card.<br></p></div>online-magazines-newspapers
eLearningeLearning<i class="fad fa-chalkboard"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/elibrary/elearning<div class="ExternalClass32A5C46C8772411A8A96DEAB440DCC55"><p>​Learn on your own time and at your own pace with our online classes. Or, prepare for a test with in the following areas and more: civil service, firefighting, nursing, U.S. citizenship, high school skills improvement, GED, SAT, college entrance exams and graduate school exams.</p><br></div>elearning
eDIYeDIY<i class="fad fa-digging"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/elibrary/ediy<div class="ExternalClass1019FEFD2A2C4A3DB7714DB806D8BC0D"><p>​Whether you are looking to relax, learn a new hobby, or master something you’ve done all your life, the library has resources which can help. From investing to crafts, food interests or IT skills, all you need is your library card and some curiosity.<br></p><h2>DIY Food & Craft</h2><p>AtoZ World Food, Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center, Home Improvement Reference Center​, Universal Class</p><h2>DIY Auto & Mechanics<br></h2><p>Small Engine Repair Reference Center, Auto Repair Source, Chilton's Car and Truck Repair Library<br></p><h2>DIY Legal & Business<br></h2><p>Legal Forms, Skillsoft Books, Morningstar Investment Research Center,​ Value Line, Small Business Reference Center<br></p></div>ediy
Arizona ImagesArizona Images<i class="fad fa-camera-retro"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/elibrary/arizona-images​Arizona Images is a collection of images that can be viewed in the Phoenix Public Library catalog.<div class="ExternalClassBAB57E475C16462D97BB28EE2CF6C412"><p class="h4"">​Arizona Images is a collection of images that can be viewed in the Phoenix Public Library catalog.</p>​ </div>arizona-images
Device AdviceDevice Advice<i class="fas fa-tablet-alt"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/elibrary/device-adviceCurious about which electronic devices access which electronic resources from the Library?<div class="ExternalClassD4A55347763C4939BC833316C84380D0"><h4>​Curious about which electronic devices access which electronic resources from the Library? Here’s the good news:</h4><p><em>current devices + current operating systems + and current browsers or apps = a wide arrange of content for you (with your current Phoenix Public Library card, of course).</em></p><p>We always recommend using the latest version of any browser to ensure you have the best possible user experience.<br></p><h3>​Up-to-date apps can be found:<br></h3><p>Apple app store, Google Play store, Amazon Appstore</p><h3>​Up-to-date browsers often include:</h3><p>Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari<br>​</p><h3>​Up-to-date smart TVs or apps often include:</h3><p>Apple TV and Airplay, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Samsung Smart TV, Roku, Chromecast</p><h2>Phoenix Public Library offers a variety of eResources. Here are a few of the most popular:<br></h2><h3>Greater Phoenix Digital Library<br></h3><p>The Greater Phoenix Digital Library offers eBooks, eAudiobooks and online magazines. It is a wide-ranging collection of more than 245,000 titles that includes adult, teen and children's materials.</p><ul><li>​Best known for eBooks, eAudiobooks, and online magazines<br></li><li>Features Read/Listen/Watch nowusing the latest version of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari<br></li><li>​Libby App</li><ul><li>​​​Android 5.0+<br></li><li>​​iOS 10+<br></li><li>Fire: compatible with Fire tablets from 2020 or later, plus some earlier models<br></li></ul><li>Listen to Libby audiobooks<br></li><ul><li>Google Home<br></li><li>Amazon Echo<br></li><li>Sonos Speakers<br></li><li>Apple CarPlay<br></li><li>Android Auto<br></li><li>Android Automotive</li></ul><li>Read Libby eBooks on a Kobo eReader<br></li><li><em>GPDL is the only platform for use with e-ink Kindles such as the paperwhite</em><br></li><li>more information: <a href="https://help.libbyapp.com/en-us/categories/device-compatibility-and-syncing.htm?tocpath=Home%7cDevices%252C%20compatibility%252C%20and%20syncing%7c_____0">https://help.libbyapp.com/en-us/categories/device-compatibility-and-syncing.htm​</a><br></li></ul><h3>​hoopla<br></h3><p>hoopla offers eBooks, eAudiobooks, streaming video and music, even graphic novels and TV shows.</p><ul><li>​​Best known for eBooks, eAudiobooks, streaming video and streaming music</li><li>Titles on the Windows and MacOS platforms are only available for streaming. For downloading titles, use one of the mobile apps<br></li><ul><li>Windows 7, 8.1, 10 and 11 (hoopla will not work with Windows mobile devices)<br></li><li>desktop browsers: recent versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari<br></li><li>MacOS 11+<br><br></li></ul><li>Available apps</li><ul><li>hoopla app<br></li><ul><li>Android 6.0 and above (changing to 8.1 in July 2023)<br></li><li> OS 13+  (changing to iOS 15 in July 2023)<br></li><li>FireOS 6.0 and above<br></li><li>Amazon Fire tablets<br></li><li>Android Auto<br></li></ul><li>Using hooopla on your TV</li><ul><li>Airplay on 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th gen devices</li><li>Apple TV devices on 4th and 5th gen devices<br></li><li>Android TV devices<br></li><li>Fire TV on 1st, 2nd and 3rd gen devices (currently not Fire TV Cube)<br></li><li>Roku channel for devices running 7.6.3 and higher<br></li><li>Chromecast 1st and 2nd generation, including Chromecast Ultra and Smart TVs with Chromecast built-in<br></li><li>And more<br></li></ul></ul><li>​​more information: <a href="https://www.hoopladigital.com/help">https://www.hoopladigital.com/help</a><br></li></ul><h3>Freegal+<br></h3><p>Download and stream music with Freegal. Access 18 million+ songs, including Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists. In total the collection is comprised of music from over 93,000+ labels with 200,000 songs added monthly and music that originates in over 100 countries.</p><ul><li>​Use to download or stream songs or music videos each week</li><li>Available apps</li><ul><li>Freegal+<br></li><ul><li>Google Play Store</li><li>Apple App Store</li><li>Kindle Fire (3rd generation only)<br></li></ul></ul><li>​What’s the difference between Streaming and Downloading on Freegal?</li><ul><li>​Downloading is capturing and keeping the file on a permanent basis.</li><li>Streaming is accessing the file on a temporary basis, while being connected to the internet<br></li></ul><li>more information: <a href="https://phoenixpubliclibrary.freegalmusic.com/faq">https://phoenixpubliclibrary.freegalmusic.com/faq</a>​<br></li></ul><h3>Kanopy<br></h3><p>The Kanopy collection offers a broad selection of more than 30,000 feature films, documentaries, foreign language, and training videos, including: the Criterion Collection, The Great Courses, the Frontline series, and international films.</p><ul><li>​You will need an Internet connection to watch films on Kanopy. The films cannot be downloaded to your device. They only stream through the Internet. <br></li><ul><li>Web browsers using ​the latest verson of Chorme, Safari, Firefox or Edge<br></li></ul><li>Available apps</li><ul><li>Kanopy<br></li><ul><li>​Android 5.0+<br></li><li>Apple iOS 9.0+<br></li><li>Amazon Fire Tablets with FireOS 5+<br></li></ul><li>​​Using Kanopy on your TV: A Kanopy app is currently available for the TV devices below.</li><ul><li>​Apple TV with tvOS 10.2+<br></li><li>Fire TV with FireOS 5+<br></li><li>Android TV with Android 4.4+<br></li><li>Samsung Smart TV with Tizen 2.3+<br></li><li>Roku with RokuOS 7.7.0+<br></li><li>Telstra TV any model<br></li></ul><li>If you do not have access to any of the above devices, you can also view Kanopy on your television by connecting your computer to your television via HDMI cable.<br></li></ul><li>more information: <a href="https://help.kanopy.com/en-us/4148.htm">https://help.kanopy.com/en-us/4148.htm</a><br></li></ul><p>You can find more information about any of these eResources<br></p><ul><li><a href="/browse/elibrary">eLibrary​</a><br></li><li><a href="https://my.nicheacademy.com/phoenixpubliclibrary">Phoenix Public Library eResources Academy</a><br></li><li><a href="/services/ask-us/emedia">Help with eBooks and Downloadable Media</a><br></li></ul></div>device-advice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

eResources A to ZeResources A to Z<i class="fad fa-sort-alpha-down"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/learning-research/a-to-zBrowse all eResources available to you with your Phoenix Public Library card.<div class="ExternalClass4C3B834D64334AA7AB62D2A5FCEBBF3F"><p>Phoenix Public Library works with various vendors to provide access to the following resources. Access is made available through your library account, but some resources may also require you to create an additional account with them in order to access their services. Prior to any account creation, please make sure to read the resources’ terms and conditions.<br></p></div>
Phoenix Public Library eResources AcademyPhoenix Public Library eResources Academy<i class="fa-duotone fa-chalkboard"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=1226<div class="ExternalClassB2347272B325418895E0966B51232F38"><p>​A learning gateway. Learn about Phoenix Public Library's eResources and how to use them. ​<br></p></div>https://my.nicheacademy.com/phoenixpubliclibraryNew Window