Finding Books for Leisure Reading
So you want to read something that isn't a textbook. Great! Here are some options for finding something delightful to read without spending a penny.
- Sign up for a public library card for instant access to ebooks (see below for links to Ohio libraries!)
- Try SearchOhio for print books
- There is a small selection of current fiction & nonfiction in the Jerome Library lobby
- Try the Curriculum Resource Center for YA (young adult) books
- Download the Libby app for Android or iOS
Ebooks through Public Libraries
- Wood County District Public Library Card Signup
Use this form to sign up for a card at the Wood County Library. Any Ohio resident is eligible and access to ebooks is immediate! Stop by the library within 60 days to be assigned a permanent card that will also allow the use of print materials. - Toledo Lucas County Public Library signup
Use this form to sign up for a card at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library. Any Ohio resident is eligible and access to ebooks is immediate! - Columbus Metropolitan Library Card Signup
Use this form to apply for a card at Columbus Metropolitan Library. Any Ohio resident is eligible and access to ebooks is immediate! - Cuyahoga County Public Library card signup
Use this form to sign up for a card at CCPL. Any Ohio resident is eligible and access to ebooks is immediate! - Ohio Digital Library card signup
Use this form to apply for a card at the Ohio Digital Library, a program of the State Library of Ohio.
Libby App (use with your public library card)
Libby is an app used by all of the above public libraries to offer ebooks and audiobooks. You can search for, borrow, renew, and return eitems similarly to the way you would borrow print materials from a library building. But because the materials can't be late, you can't get fined!
- Libby app for DesktopUse this link to sign in to the Libby app on a computer.
Hoopla for ebooks, audiobooks, music, and video
Hoopla is a company that partners with public libraries to offer a Netflix-like experience. Borrow ebooks and audiobooks, and stream TV, movies, and music.
What Should I Read Next?
- GoodreadsFind books similar to your favorites, read reviews, and track your reading with Goodreads.
- StorygraphStorygraph is another site that allows you to read reviews and track your reading.