Mobile Apps
App Name: Westchester Library System
What it works on: iOS, Android
Cost to patron: FREE
What it does:
- Search and place holds on physical materials in the Evergreen catalog
- Access your account to view checkouts, renew items, set preferences, and create title lists
- Stores your digital library card to check out materials in person
- View resources and connect with staff at your local library
WLS Mobile App Essentials and Troubleshooting
App Name: Overdrive
What it works on: iOS, Android phones and tablets, Kindle, Windows Phone 7
Cost to patron: FREE
What it does:
- Search and place holds in the Overdrive catalog
- Checkout ebooks and audiobooks
- Download direct to the device
- Listen and read downloaded titles
- Early return now available on some devices
- NEW FEATURE: Automatically suspend holds if you’re not ready to check them out
Getting Started With the OverDrive App
App Name: Libby (from OverDrive)
What it works on: iOS, Android phones and tablets, Windows 10+, some Chromebooks
Cost to patron: FREE
What it does:
- Search and place holds in the Overdrive catalog
- Checkout ebooks and audiobooks
- Download direct to the device
- Listen and read downloaded titles
- Early return now available on some devices
- NEW FEATURE: Automatically suspend holds if you’re not ready to check them out
App Name: Sora (from OverDrive)
What it works on: iOS, Android
Cost to patron: FREE
What it does:
- Free ebooks and audiobooks from participating schools
- Search and place holds in the Overdrive catalog
- Checkout ebooks and audiobooks
- Download direct to the device
- Listen and read downloaded titles
- Early return now available on some devices
- NEW FEATURE: Automatically suspend holds if you’re not ready to check them out
App Name: hoopla
What it works on: iOS, Android phones and tablets, Kindle
Cost to patron: FREE
What it does:
- Search and borrow ebooks, audiobooks, music, and movies
- Download direct to the device
- Listen and read downloaded titles
- Content is always available