E-books & Audiobooks
Download and read ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and newspapers on your computer, tablet or phone.
Ebooks & Audiobooks
Libby
Libby is the one tap reading app provided by Overdrive where you can download e-books, audiobooks and magazines for free. Access thousands of popular fiction and non-fiction titles anytime, anywhere.
Hoopla
Hoopla offers ebooks, audiobooks, TV shows, movies and music for free with your SSF library card. Hoopla can be accessed with a web browser or via their app.
O'Reilly for Public Libraries
O'Reilly for Public Librariesis the premier electronic reference library for programmers, business and IT professionals. Search electronic versions of a broad range of technical books such as technology, digital media and business books.
Digital Magazines
Overdrive Magazines
Overdrive offers over 3,000 titles to choose from. There is no limit the amount of magazines you checkout and they don't need to be returned. Magazines can be accessed online or with the Libby app.
Hoopla Magazines Binge Pass
Get seven days of unlimited access to more than 100 popular magazines. Login to Hoopla to access.
Digital Newspapers
Newsbank
South San Francisco Library card holders can enjoy free access to Bay Area newspapers, including San Mateo Daily Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, and more through our NewsBank subscription.
New York Times
South San Francisco Library card holders can enjoy complimentary unlimited access to the NYTimes.com. This service is being provided to library patrons by the California State Library. Register for your free account from within the library while using a library computer or while connected to the SSF Library Wi-Fi. You may also register for your free account remotely from any device and location and providing your library card number to register an account. Access to the New York Times is with a 72hour pass. At the expiration of the pass you will need to logout of the app or website and log back in to access a new 72 hour pass.
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