Access ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, music, videos, and other online resources. Resources marked with a library card require a Resident Library Card* and password/pin.
*Resident areas include Iowa City, Hills, University Heights, Lone Tree, and rural Johnson County.
Collections
Ebooks, Audiobooks, & Magazines - OverDrive / Libby
Stream or download our collection of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from OverDrive to your device or computer. Borrow 5 items at a time.
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Libby App Help
OverDrive Written Help
OverDrive Video Help
Ebooks, Audiobooks, Music, Videos - Hoopla
Stream or download ebooks, audiobooks, music, and videos to your device or computer. Borrow 8 items each month.
Get the hoopla app - iPad/iPhone | Android
Hoopla help
Getting started with hoopla video
Magazines - Flipster
Stream or download popular magazines like The Atlantic, People, and Entertainment Weekly.
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iPad/iPhone | Android | Kindle HD/HDX (Help/FAQ)
Flipster FAQ
Streaming Video - Kanopy
Stream over 26,000 films and documentaries to your TV, device, or computer. Borrow 8 movies per month.
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iPhone/iPad | Android | Roku
Local Music Project *
Our own collection of albums by eastern Iowa musicians available to download for free.
*Available to Johnson county residents.
The Library Channel
Watch recorded ICPL events anytime from our video site.
Digital History Project
Browse digital items that reflect the history of Iowa City and rural Johnson County, Iowa.
Resources
Consumer Reports
Reviews, ratings, recommendations, video clips and buying advice for thousands of products and services.
The New York Times Online Access
Read all online articles from The New York Times website.
The Washington Post Online Access
Read all online articles from The Washington Post website.
The Wall Street Journal Online Access
Read all online articles from The Wall Street Journal website.
Historical Iowa City Newspapers
Find articles from Iowa City newspapers between 1840 to 1929 including the Iowa City Daily Press, the Iowa City Republican, and the Iowa City Press Citizen.
Mango Languages
Learn a new language with lessons in 70-plus languages, including English.
Creativebug
Unlimited access to thousands of online art and craft classes for people at all skill levels.
LinkedIn Learning
Over 16,000 skill-building video tutorials in seven languages across business, creative, and technical categories.
Staff Picks
ICPL Recommends
Learn about the latest books, movies, and music staff are enjoying.
Digital Confidentiality
We are committed to protecting patron privacy. However, digital checkouts may not conform to the Library's Policy on Confidentiality. To learn more, please read the American Library Association’s Library Privacy Guidelines for E-book Lending and Digital Content Vendors.