eBooks and Other Digital Collections

Download, read online, or stream eBooks, eAudio, magazines, newspapers, movies, and music!

eBooks and eAudio

Libby/Overdrive

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone, tablet, Kindle, or computer using the Libby app by OverDrive. Instructions for using Libby.

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hoopla

As part of citywide cost cutting to close a multi-million-dollar City of Hayward budget deficit, Effective Jan. 1, 2026, Hoopla will no longer be available as a digital streaming resource at Hayward Public Library. The City and the Library understand the impact that this may bring to our Library users and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience

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enki

A California ebook collection created by librarians where you will find popular indie fiction and nonfiction genres including romance, mysteries, graphic novels, crafts, encyclopedias, cookbooks, short stories, essays, study guides as well as classic literature. Indulge your curiosity! Instructions for using enki.

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Gale eBooks

Civil Service and standardized test prep, self-help, cooking, travel, and more - available on-demand 24/7. Download and save books to your computer, Google Drive, or Microsoft OneDrive account and keep them forever - great for test prep! Instructions for using Gale eBooks.

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The Palace Project

Introducing your newest e-reader, the Palace app! Palace allows you to access more of your library’s ebooks and audiobooks in one place. Additionally, enjoy thousands of free titles on the Palace Bookshelf which are yours to keep for as long as you’d like. Download the Palace app for Android or Apple iOS today!

Download the app →

Streaming Movies and Music

Alexander Street Performing Arts Collections

Free access to thousands of music, dance, and theatre performances, covering hundreds of genres and content ranging from instruction to performance. Includes content from National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, Qwest TV, Smithsonian, L.A. Theatre Works, Broadway On-Demand, and many more.

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hoopla

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Kanopy

As part of citywide cost cutting to close a multi-million-dollar City of Hayward budget deficit, Effective Jan. 1, 2026, Kanopy will no longer be available as a digital streaming resource at Hayward Public Library. The City and the Library understand the impact that this may bring to our Library users and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.

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For Kids and Teens

Tumblebooks

A curated collection of animated, talking picture books, read-along chapter books, National Geographic videos, non-fiction books, comics, and more, available in English, Spanish, and French. Instructions for using Tumblebooks.

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