CloudLibrary™ lets you borrow titles from our collection of more than 300,000 eBooks and eAudiobooks. Simply log in with your library card, browse our collection, and start reading or listening on your phone, tablet, eReader, or computer. You can even place holds and download titles for offline access. Parents can activate Kids Mode in the app to ensure that titles available for their children will be relevant to their interests and suitable for their reading level. CloudLibrary™ can be downloaded from the app stores for Apple, Android, or Kindle Fire devices. To use CloudLibrary™ on an e-ink device, there are two options. First, you can install CloudLibrary™ if your device runs Android and allows you to access the Google Play store. Second, you can sideload eBooks from CloudLibrary™ to your device by following the instructions found here.
Use Boundless to access E-Read Texas' collection of 20,000 eBooks and eAudiobooks. Provided by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Boundless can be downloaded from the app stores for Apple, Android, or Kindle Fire devices.
Flipster is our digital magazine rack! With your library card, you can browse and read popular magazines online or download them for offline reading. Enjoy full-color, easy-to-read issues on your phone, tablet, or computer. You can view a video tutorial for the desktop version here, and a video tutorial for the app can be found here. The Flipster app can be downloaded from the app stores for Apple, Android, or Kindle Fire devices.
Comics Plus for Children offers a collection of comics, graphic novels, and manga selected with children in mind. Offering a wide range of titles, this service has no waiting lists or due dates. Read in your web browser or on phones and tablets with the app, which can be downloaded from the Apple and Android app stores.
Comics Plus for Teens lets you explore thousands of comics, graphic novels, and manga curated especially for teenagers. There are no waiting lists or due dates. Comics Plus for Teens can be accessed in your browser or on your phone or tablet using the app, which can be downloaded from the app stores for Apple or Android devices.
Comics Plus: Full Access lets you check out thousands of comics, graphic novels, and manga on your computer or mobile device without waiting lists or due dates. To read titles in Comics Plus: Full Access on your phone or tablet, download the app from either the Apple or Android app stores. Comics Plus also provides two other collections specifically curated for children and teens.
TumbleBooks Library is a collection of more than 1,100 animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. TumbleBooks are created by taking existing picture books, adding animation, sound, music and narration to produce an electronic picture book which children can read, or have read to them. TumbleBooks also includes graphic novels, read-along chapter books, nonfiction titles, videos, and games. Users can access TumbleBooks using their computer’s browser as well as their phone or tablet via the app, which is available on both the iOS and Android app stores. Usage is unlimited, meaning kids can read as much as they want, when they want, with no wait times, check-outs, or long downloads!
Access Video On Demand is a streaming service that offers a continuously updated collection of more than 40,000 full-length videos. The platform includes content from well-known producers such as BBC, HBO, PBS, TED, Annenberg Learner, Bloomberg, A&E, History Channel, FYI, and Lifetime. It supports unlimited, simultaneous viewing. Videos come with public performance rights, allowing them to be shown in group settings. Browsing for content is made easy through the use of clear, user-friendly categories. Videos also have captions, searchable interactive transcripts, and citation generators. Access Video On Demand's website interface is fully responsive, making it accessible on desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones. An app version of Access Video On Demand is also available in the iOS app store, but the service prioritizes development and new features in the web interface.
Transparent Language provides courses in over 110 world languages, American Sign Language, English for speakers of over 30 languages, and KidSpeak courses for children. The instruction is for learners of all levels looking to build their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a foreign language. Language learners can also access Transparent Language via the app, which is available in both the iOS and Android app stores. The app offers special features like a pronunciation feedback tool. Users need to register an account on the Transparent Language website to be able to login to the app.
The KultureCity® app promotes accessibility for individuals with sensory needs. Offering a directory of over 3,000 Sensory Inclusive™ certified venues, it helps users easily find sensory-friendly event venues both locally and when traveling. The app also features Koji, an AI-powered communication tool designed for individuals who are nonspeaking, minimally speaking, or face speech challenges due to neurological conditions. Koji enables effortless, intuitive communication that helps users express themselves clearly. Koji understands seven different languages. The app also includes Social Stories for venues, providing visual and written previews to prepare users for visits to new places, which can reduce anxiety. Lastly, the app offers tools like an interactive feeling thermometer and visual cue cards to help individuals effectively communicate their emotions and needs to others. The app is available in both the iOS and Android app stores.