All services below are FREE with your Ames Free Library card, and titles are automatically returned at the end of the lending period - meaning no late fees, ever!
For an introduction and instructions on using any of these services, visit our Tutorials page.
Libby
Media: eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines
Devices: Android, iOS (iPhone/iPad/iPod touch), and Windows 10.
Access: Visit your device's app store to install, or visit libbyapp.com to access Libby resources directly through your browser.
Hoopla
Media: eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, TV shows, and comics
Devices: Web browser, smart phone, tablet, Kindle Fire (Fire OS 5.0.0 or newer) or TV.
Access: First, register for a Hoopla account on hoopladigital.com. Mobile users can download the Hoopla app at the bottom of the Hoopla Digital main page.
Kanopy
Media: Movies
Devices: Web browser, smart phone, tablet, Kindle Fire (Fire OS 5.0.0 or newer) or TV.
Access: Visit your devices app store to install, or visit amesfreelibrary.kanopy.com to view Kanopy resources directly through your browser