Since ebooks have been in the news lately, we want to remind everyone that Stonington Free Library offers the community a large selection of ebooks and audiobooks that can be downloaded onto personal devices.

All of our digital titles are available free of charge to anyone with a Stonington Free Library card in good standing. In order to diversify our digital collection, the library offers a few different platforms. More than just ebooks, our digital library also includes movies, music and TV shows. We have both children’s and adults’ items in our electronic collection. Additionally, materials are available in Spanish, English and other world languages.

To access our digital materials, you will need the number on your Stonington Free Library card, a PIN and a valid email address. If you need assistance or have questions, don’t hesitate to contact our trained staff by phone or email.

Our digital circulation has grown exponentially during the pandemic. We are delighted to give patrons remote access to library materials seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Visit the Digital Library section of our website to learn more about these free services.

Through Overdrive, the library purchases individual titles that patrons can access on the Libby app. Check out up to 10 books at a time.

Ebooks and audiobooks can be downloaded to your smartphone, tablet or desktop. They automatically return after 21 days.

Kanopy offers independent films and documentaries. Kanopy is a video streaming service made available to you for free by Stonington Free Library. To sign up, all you need is your SFL card number and PIN, an email address and a device that connects to the internet. Watch films on a smartphone, desktop computer or smart TV.

Stonington Free Library also offers Hoopla, which is a digital media service that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV. Titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later.

All of these wonderful digital resources are available because of our supporters. Their generosity allows us to build our collection.

Each month, Assistant Director Karla Boeddinghaus Umland highlights services offered by Stonington Free Library.