Directions for PressReader:
Download the PressReader app on your app store or go to the website pressreader.com on a browser.
In the library: go to pressreader.com and you will be automatically logged in. Click on the tea cup in the upper right corner and you will be asked to search for a publication. Choose your newspaper. Don't worry that it still says sign in. You can create your own account from our account if you wish.
Away from the library: go to pressreader.com or open the PressReader app and choose “Library or Group”. Then search for New Buffalo Township Library, enter your library card number and pin (usually your phone number with hyphens). You will see a message that this is complemtary for one month. This will renew after one month.
Once connected to our account, you may make your own account if you want to take advantage of special features such as saving or sharing articles. Your account will be active as long as we subscribe to PressReader
Libby is a free app where you can borrow ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines from your public library. You can stream titles with Wi-Fi or mobile data, or download them for offline use and read anytime, anywhere. All you need to get started is a library card. Libby is completely free. The Libby app is free to install, and all the digital content from your library is free to borrow with a valid library card.
Click here to check Libby out.
Click here for Libby help.
Click here for Libby tutorial videos.
What is Hoopla?
Hoopla is a service provided by the New Buffalo Township Library to library card holders. You can borrow and then instantly download or stream dynamic content including eBooks, audiobooks, comics, music, movies, and TV. Hoopla content is accessed via the Hoopla website, or Hoopla's Android or iOS mobile apps. Simple to access and use. No waiting. No hassles.
How do I sign up?
Go to www.hoopladigital.com. You'll need to create a new account, and during that process you'll be asked to enter a valid email address and set up a password. You'll also be asked to identify your library (which is, of course, US!! - New Buffalo Township Library). NOTE: Sign in with your library card number as your user name and your phone number as your PIN.
How do I "borrow" items?
Once you create an account and log into the Hoopla website or set up the Hoopla app (see below), you'll see the instructions for borrowing content.
Can I download / borrow as many items as I want?
Our subscription with Hoopla allows you to borrow up to 4 items per month. That number will re-set at the beginning of each calendar month.
How long can I keep items, and how are they returned?
Most Movies and TV episodes are available for 72 hours (3 days) from the time you borrow the title. Some publishers limit the borrow time to 48 hours (2 days). Most Music albums are available for 7 days from the time you borrow the title. Most Audiobooks, Comics, and eBooks are available for 21 days from the time you borrow the title. Returns are managed automatically by the Hoopla website and / or mobile app.
How do I borrow and download or stream items on my tablet or smartphone?
You'll need to install the app for your device. You will find the "Hoopla Digital" app in the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
Need more information?
Below are a few instructional videos from the www.hoopladigital.com site - and you can always visit their help page directly for much more information and instruction.