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Education (Lesson Planning Resources): e-books and e-audiobooks

Free Access

Numerous public and school libraries offer free e-books and e-audiobooks via apps: Libby (public libraries), Sora (school libraries), and Hoopla (public libraries). Visit the Research Guide: Public Libraries to learn how to obtain digital access to multiple public libraries access NYS.

When accessing e-books and e-audiobooks, remember copyright laws. Generally, e-books and e-audiobooks directly borrowed from libraries, authors, and publishers are ethical to use, while random individuals and organizations' YouTube videos are not. 

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eReader/eBook Compatibility

Diagram of devices, including iPad, Android tablet, Nook, Kindle, and computer, to compatible e-book vendor, including iTunes, Google Play Books, Nook Store, Kindle Store, and Overdrive.