Resources for Readers

Book Connections provides access to more than 270,000 author interviews, activities, and audiobook recordings for children’s and teen literature. This database also includes book recommendations and professional resources for teachers and librarians.

Hoopla provides access to e-books, downloadable audiobooks, music, and movies. Hoopla is limited to University City residents.

Libby allows you to checkout downloadable ebooks and audiobooks to read on your portable device through an app. Accessible using your UCPL card.

LibriVox provides free access to public domain audiobooks.

NoveList Plus provides book summaries, reviews, recommendations, and more. Accessible using your UCPL card.

WorldCat provides a link to library catalogs around the world, and can be used to search for interlibrary loan items. Interlibrary loan is limited to University City residents, who may request up to five items at a time.

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