eMedia & Apps

FVRL Resources

• OverDrive

  https://fortvancouver.overdrive.com

  Check out up to seven eBooks (EPUB, PDF or Kindle) or audiobooks (MP3) at a time for up to 21 days, and choose one of OverDrive's two apps: the classic OverDrive app (links below), or the newer Libby app for

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  iOS, Android, or Windows 10+.

  You can also read online without any app, read Kindle titles on any Kindle device, or use the Kindle app for iOS, Android, or PC or Mac.

  Here's how to start:

  1. Create an OverDrive account with an email and password of your choice. (Recommended)
  2. Download and install the appropriate app for your device.
  3. Find instructions for getting started with your device on OverDrive Help.
  4. Want to return your titles early? Return early using Libby or return early using everything else.
  5. Need more help with the Libby app? Try Libby Help.
  6. Have more questions? Get Tech Help.

  Just looking for kids' or teen titles? Visit OverDrive Kids or OverDrive Teens!

  Get the classic OverDrive app for the following devices:

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• OverDrive Teens

  https://fortvancouver.overdrive.com/library/teens

  Browse OverDrive's Teen catalog for EPUB, PDF and Kindle format eBooks as well as MP3 eAudio. Check out up to seven (7) titles at a time for 21 days.

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  Here's how:

  1. Go to OverDrive Teens and choose "Sign In."
  2. Create an OverDrive account with an email and password of your choice, unless you're under 13.
  3. Download and install the appropriate app for your device.
  4. Find instructions for getting started with your device on OverDrive Help.

  Download OverDrive's Libby App for iOS, Android or Windows 10+ and get help with Libby if you need it.

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• OverDrive Kids

  https://fortvancouver.overdrive.com/library/kids

  Browse OverDrive's Kids' catalog for EPUB, PDF and Kindle format eBooks as well as MP3 eAudio. Check out up to seven (7) titles at a time for 21 days.

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  Here's how:

  1. Go to OverDrive Kids and choose "Sign In."
  2. Sign in with your card number and PIN--unless you're over 13, then sign in with OverDrive and create an account.
  3. Download and install the appropriate app for your device.
  4. Find instructions for getting started with your device on OverDrive Help.

  Download OverDrive's Libby app for iOS, Android or Windows 10+ and get help with Libby if you need it.

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• RBdigital

  https://fortvancouverwa.rbdigital.com/#/home

  Browse the RBdigital catalog of downloadable eAudio. Check out up to seven (7) titles at a time for 21 days. Here's how:

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  1. Register for an RBdigital account with an email and password or use your RBdigital Magazines account if you have one.
  2. Download and install the appropriate app for your device (also good for RBdigital Magazines!).
  3. Use the app or visit the site to borrow and enjoy!
  4. Watch a tutorial video or read FAQs for more information.
  5. Have more questions? Get Tech Help.

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• TumbleBooks

  https://access.fvrl.org/login?qurl=http%3A//www.tumblebooks.com/library/auto_login.asp%3FU%3Dfvrl%26P%3Dlibra

  Peruse animated, talking picture books, early chapter books, puzzles, and resources for kids and families in TumbleBooks. Includes a limited number of books in French, Spanish, and other languages.

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• TeenBookCloud

  https://access.fvrl.org/login?qurl=http%3A//www.tumblebookcloud.com/autologin.aspx%3Fu%3Dfvrl%26p%3Dlogin

  Stream eBooks, graphic novels, videos, and audiobooks of high interest to tweens and teens, as well as classics and some teacher-assigned titles. You'll need an internet connection only—no downloading!

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• Odilo

  https://fvrl.odilo.us/opac/#index

  Use your library card to borrow eBooks in Spanish, Russian and Chinese. Read in your browser on PC, Mac®, tablets or mobile devices.

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  • Borrow up to seven (7) titles at a time for 21 days, with one renewal allowed per title.
  • Odilo is available only to FVRL cardholders who are also district residents or paying non-residents.

  Get started today!

  1. Browse or search for a title you'd like to read. (More about searching.)
  2. Choose "Borrow" to check out the book. (More about borrowing and streaming.)
  3. Log in with your library card number and PIN.
  4. Choose "Display in Browser."  We recommend reading in your browser. The app is not yet fully functioning.

  Printable instructions in English, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (PDF)

   

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• Freegal Music

  https://fvrl.freegalmusic.com/

  Listen to music for free with your library card!

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  • Stream up to 5 hours of music per day.
  • Download up to 5 songs in MP3 format per week. They are yours to keep.
  • Enjoy 2 music videos per week.

  Have questions? Read the Freegal FAQs.

   

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• Music & Performing Arts (Alexander Street)

  https://access.fvrl.org/login?qurl=https%3A//search.alexanderstreet.com/music-performing-arts

  Listen to music; watch performing arts videos; locate classical music scores; find information about artists, composers, and music history.

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• Kanopy

  https://fvrl.kanopy.com/

  Stream independent films, documentaries, classic films, Great Courses, world cinema, kids' educational programming, and kids' movies (with Common Sense Media ratings).

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  • Watch up to 10 films per month. Play credits reset on the 1st of the month. 
  • Take up to 3 days to watch each film.
  • Kanopy Kids movies are unlimited! Get started now!
    1. Create an account with an email and password of your choice.
    2. Verify your email and enter your card number and PIN to complete sign-up.
    3. Download the appropriate app for your device, or use it in your web browser.
    4. Borrow and enjoy!
    5. Find Help if you need it.

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• Hoopla

  https://www.hoopladigital.com/login

  Check out up to 12 films, TV episodes, music albums, or eComics from Hoopla monthly and enjoy them on your computer, phone, tablet, or TV.

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  • Hoopla is available only to FVRL cardholders who are also district residents or paying non-residents.
  • View movies and TV shows* for three (3) days following checkout.
  • Stream music albums for up to seven (7) days following checkout.
  • Download and view eComics for 21 days following checkout.

  Get started today!

  1. Create an account with the email and password of your choice.
  2. Download the appropriate app for your device, or use it in your web browser. (For FAQs, see Hoopla Support.)
  3. Borrow and enjoy!

  *You may need the Widevine plugin to view videos in your browser. If you are using Firefox, you may wish to use Google Chrome instead, as it doesn't require the plugin.

  Have more questions? Get Tech Help.

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• Gale Virtual Reference Library

  https://access.fvrl.org/login?qurl=https%3A//infotrac.gale.com/itweb/fvrl_main%3Fdb%3DGVRL

  Search full-text reference books on a variety of topics or read entire travel guidebooks without leaving your computer.

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• Creativebug

  https://www.creativebug.com/lib/fvrl

  Watch a wide variety of arts & crafts classes taught by design experts. Find a project for every occasion.

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  Creativebug requires you to create an account that is a public profile. Here's how to avoid sharing your personal information.

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