E-books

Many people have decided to switch to e-books, thanks to the instant gratification of finding what you want to read and downloading it to your device in only moments. If you’ve joined this reading revolution, or if you’re thinking about testing the waters, check out the digital book catalogs at BCPL’s partner sites. 

Both Hoopla and Kentucky Libraries Unbound/Overdrive offer easy-to-use apps that make searching, downloading, and reading a dream. If you're a Kindle user, they integrate seamlessly with your Kindle device to make it easier for you to enjoy the books you're looking for.

  • Kentucky Libraries Unbound/Libby

    Kentucky Libraries Unbound powered by OverDrive allows you to download or stream audiobooks, e-books, and video to your PC, Mac®, or one of many mobile devices. You can check out up to 10 items at a time with your library card and PIN. You can also take books, audiobooks, and more on the go with the Libby app!

  • Hoopla

    Hoopla is your gateway to streaming movies, TV shows, music, e-books, audiobooks, comics, and more! Enjoy instant access to millions of titles, including The Great Courses, 50+ digital magazines, and other specialty content through the BingePass feature. Plus, as of October 15th, the new Hoopla Flex feature provides access to sought-after audiobooks, perfect for when you’ve used up your Instant borrows or want to reserve high-demand titles.

  • Ebook and Texts Archive (Internet Archive)

    The Internet Archive and Open Library offers over 10,000,000 fully accessible books and texts. There is also a collection of 300,000 modern e-books that may be borrowed or downloaded by the print-disabled at OpenLibrary.org.