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Downloads & Streaming
The Santa Barbara Public Library offers a wide range of free downloadable eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, music, comics, & streaming videos.
- See diagrams of what is available (English version or Spanish version).
- Free drop-in assistance for mobile devices is available at the Central Library. For dates and times visit the Library Events Calendar.
- For additional assistance outside of those hours, call or visit any library location.
- A library card is required to access these resources.
eBooks, Audiobooks, & Magazines
Libby
Libby is a complement mobile platform to access the Overdrive eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines collection. Items that you check out with Overdrive are available on Libby and vice versa. Libby is currently only available for Apple, Android, and Windows 10 devices. Log into Libby using your library card.
Libby Help
- Help Categories
- How To Use Libby (4:45 video)
- Kindle
- Tech Support
enki Library
Focuses on smaller and independent publishers. Check out up to 10 titles at a time. Place up to 10 holds.
enki Help
Palace
Access our Enki eBooks and the California State collections through the Palace app. First, open the Palace app. Then, tap settings to add our library to your collection. Next, enter your library card ID and library PIN to search, borrow, and read! This app is available for Apple and Android devices.
- Download from Apple App Store
- Download from Google Play
OverDrive
Read & listen on your computer or use Libby to download content onto your mobile device. Check out up to 10 titles at a time, place up to 10 holds, get eBooks, Audiobooks, and Magazines on loan for 3 weeks. If you have a replacement library card, you will need to update your account with OverDrive with their Front Line Tech Support (instructions at bottom of page).
OverDrive Help
Films, Documentaries, & the Great Courses
Kanopy
Stream and watch on your computer or install the Kanopy app to view or listen on your mobile device. Apps are also available for Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV. Here’s how to get started:
- Go to sbpl.kanopy.com and create an account by clicking on the orange Sign Up button.
- Go to your email account to verify your email address.
- Add your library card number.
- Start watching videos.
All Library Users have 5 credits per month. 1 play = 1 credit. See the Kanopy Support Center for more information.
Kanopy Help
- How to Use Kanopy (5:25 video)
eBooks, Audiobooks, Music Albums, Movies, Television & Comics
hoopla
Stream on your computer or install the hoopla app to view or listen on your mobile device. Apps are also available for Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV. No holds or waiting. Check out up to 10 total items a month.
Movies & Television: 2-3 Days
Music Albums: 1 week
Audiobooks: 3 weeks
eBooks and Comics: 3 weeks
hoopla Help
- FAQs
- Getting Started
- How To Browse in hoopla (5:06 video)
- How To Create An Account (4:24 video)
- Update Your Library Card and PIN on hoopla Site
Language Learning
Mango Languages
Free, online language-learning in languages that include Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Arabic, Korean, Russian, Tagalog, Greek, Latin and more.
Mango has English language courses for speakers of 19 different languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and Russian. Learn on the go with the Mango Mobile app for iPhone and Android.
Already have a Mango account? Link your account to your SBPL account!
Mango Help
OverDrive/Libby & Replacement Library Cards
Before checking out or downloading OverDrive materials with your replacement library card:
- Click on the link and click "Submit a support ticket" on the OverDrive website. You can also contact support through Libby
- Under "Which category best describes this issue" select: Account - Card Update.
- Enter your old and new library barcodes in the "Describe the issue" text box.
- OverDrive Tech Support will update your account and transfer your holds and checked out items to your new card number.
Last Updated: May 9, 2022