Collections

eBooks & Audiobooks

Libby

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed ebooks to your Kindle ereader (U.S. only)! It’s free and easy to get started! Learn more at overdrive.com/apps/libby/.

If you currently use the legacy OverDrive app and need assistance, visit https://help.overdrive.com.

OverDrive

Access the ID8 OverDrive website to borrow, read, or listen to ebooks or audiobooks in your browser.

Magazines & Newspapers

Virtual News Rack

Consumer Reports
Just click on the link above to access Consumer Reports articles and issues via EBSCOhost.

Consumer Reports Buying Guide
To get ratings and reviews on products and services, follow the link and access Consumer Reports Buying Guide via EBSCOhost.

Newsbank – Access World News
Explore and stay informed on local, national, and international topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more.

Newsbank – Idaho Press Collection – 1999 to Current
Explore Nampa history through local news, events and people with The Idaho Press Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online.

Newsbank – Idaho Statesman Collection
Explore Boise history through local news, events, and people with the Idaho Statesman Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online.

Newsbank – Post Register Collection – 1992 to Current
Explore Idaho Falls history through local news, events and people with The Post Register Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online.

Newsbank – USA Today Collection – 1987 to Current
Explore Boise history through local news, events and people with USA TODAY Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Overdrive Magazines
Overdrive Magazines offers full color, interactive digital magazines for your enjoyment. Browse from your library’s collection of popular titles with no holds and no limit to the number of magazines you can download. Also available on the Libby app.

The New York Times
Get full access to the New York Times while connected to our wireless network or public computers. Just log into the website with a free New York Times account. You can register for an account by clicking here.

Not at the library? Get remote access to the New York Times website and app. Enter your library card here. You will receive a 24-hour access token. Then just log in with a free New York Times account.

The Wall Street Journal
Access The Wall Street Journal from anywhere! Simply click here to create your account, and you can start using wsj.com immediately. Your access will be available for the next 3 days. After 3 days, simply come back and click the above link again and login as an existing user with the same username and password you originally created.  IMPORTANT: Do not share your login credentials. Violation could result in termination of access for the library.

Music

Freegal

Freegal® Music provides free unlimited music streaming as well as up to 3 free song downloads each week – all you need is your library card number and PIN. Freegal offers access to about 15 million+ songs, including Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists. In total the collection is comprised of music from over 40,000+ labels with music that originates in over 100 countries. There is no software to download, and there are no digital rights management (DRM) restrictions.

Film

Kanopy

Kanopy offers over 30,000 films. The largest dedicated video streaming solution for libraries, featuring over 30,000 films, from 1,200 content partners, with 60% exclusive to Kanopy.

DIY

Craftsy

An online resource for all creative makers, where you can find everything you need from basic instruction to advanced techniques. You can find it in the Libby app, under Extras or from your computer

  • Over 1,300 courses in drawing, knitting, photography, quilting & more!
  • Expert instructors
  • Access 24/7 from your phone or tablet.

New York Times Cooking

Activate your access to New York Times Cooking. An inspiring cooking guide, innovative and interactive kitchen tool, and diverse recipe collection that helps home cooks of every level discover, save and organize the world’s best recipes, while also helping them become better, more competent cooks. Enter your library card here. You will receive a 24-hour access token. Then just log in with, or create, a free New York Times account..

New York Times Games

Get access to New York Times Games! Solve the Crossword and other puzzles; including spelling be, letter boxed, sudoku and more. Enter your library card here. You will receive a 24-hour access token. Then just log in with, or create, a free New York Times account.