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Books & eBooks

Explore PPLD's extensive collection of books and eBooks. From bestsellers and classics to indie authors and nonfiction gems, we have something for every reader. Whether you prefer a physical book or the convenience of an eBook, our catalog offers a variety of formats to suit your preferences.

Explore Our Digital Resources

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Libby

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed ebooks to your Kindle ereader (U.S. only)! It’s free and easy to get started.

Download the Libby app
Access the PPLD Libby webpage here

Please note: OverDrive’s EPUB eAudiobook format can no longer be used for checkout directly from the online catalog. Please use the Libby app or PPLD’s OverDrive website to obtain that format.

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Freading: eBooks

Freading has over 100,000 titles that are from more than 1,100 publishers including HarperCollins, Harlequin, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Sourcebooks, and Lonely Planet. All titles are available all the time. You will need to Download Adobe Digital Editions to use Freading on a computer, or the Freading app for Android and Apple devices. Click here for instructions.

Formats: EPUB and PDF
Check-out Limit: 3 books/week
Loan Period: 2 weeks

Indie Author Project

Indie Author Project - eBooks

Access unique content through Biblioboard, including indie eBooks and curated digital exhibits and collections from PPLD. The Indie Author Project allows self-published authors to submit their original work for circulation in Biblioboard, making your eBook visible at PPLD and other Colorado libraries, as well as at libraries worldwide. Read online only.

Want to submit your eBook? Click here to get started.

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TumbleBooks: eBooks, eVideos

Animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. Read online only.

TumbleBooks - picture books

TumbleBookCloud Junior - elementary school chapter books and videos

Click here for an overview.

Interlibrary Loan/Request It

Looking for a book that's not in our collection? Use our Interlibrary Loan service to request items from libraries across the country.

More information on ILL

Book Clubs

Join one of PPLD's many book clubs to discuss your favorite reads with fellow book lovers! You can join one of our many PPLD Book Clubs or start your own book club with a Book Club kit.

Learn more about book clubs »

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Book Reviews & Staff Picks

Not sure what to read next? Check out our curated list of staff picks and book reviews. Our librarians hand-pick their favorite titles across different genres to help you discover your next great read. You can also explore reviews written by fellow library patrons.

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Other Book Resources

Leverage PPLD's vast array of online resources to dive deeper into literary topics. From scholarly articles to author interviews, our databases can help you enhance your reading experience and explore the literary world in greater detail.