Digital Library
Welcome to the Manistee County Library’s Digital Library, the branch that is open 24/7. Here you will find books, audiobooks, music, movies, magazines, more available when and where you need it. Some services may require your library card number and PIN (your PIN is the last 8 digits of your library card number).
Libby
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines with your library card from Libby.
FAQ
- 5 loans at one time from Up North Michigan Consortium
- 5 holds at one time from Up North Michigan Consortium
- 3 days to borrow a hold once it is ready
MCL purchases a license for each copy of an eBook or audiobook that we own. The eBook license works like a physical book – only one person can borrow a copy at a time. We do buy more copies based on demand, so make sure to place a hold if you are waiting for a title.
When your eBook or audiobook is due, it is immediately returned to the library. You don’t have to worry about returning it or any late fees. You can return your item early if you are finished with it; this will allow other patrons to check out and enjoy the item.
Yes, Libby is now available directly from the Amazon Appstore.
To add your card to use a partner library using Libby:
- Go to MENU > Add Library
- Search for the partner library by name (ex: Great Lakes Digital Libraries)
- Tap Sign In With My Card
- Under “Partner Libraries,” choose your home library from the list and sign in with your card number and PIN (last 8 digits of your card #)
Get more access with your Up North Digital Consortium library card! Borrow titles from any of these collections:
- Download Destination
- Genesee District Library
- Great Lakes Digital Libraries
- Lakeland Digital Library
- Metro Net Library Consortium
- Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative
- Midwest Collaborative for Library Services
- Saint Clair County Library
- Suburban Library Cooperative
- Traverse Area District Library
- White Pine Library Cooperative
- Woodlands Downloadable Library
If you got a new Library card your history and borrows will be missing because your Libby account is attached to your card number. Call or come into the library and let us know, an admin can merge the accounts and get your history and borrows back.
Hoopla
FAQ
Hoopla is a pay-per-use service. Instead of owning the content in Hoopla, the library pays for each individual download. The monthly download limit ensures patrons can fairly access this high-value, high-cost service, which offers an extensive collection of materials. Depending on the library’s budget, the number of Hoopla borrows may increase or decrease as needed.
You do not have to place a hold on an item from hoopla. Hoopla allows for on-demand use, so every item is always available to you.
No, returning an item does not impact your number of checkouts for the month.
TV shows are downloaded by episode rather than by season. You can download an entire season, but it would have to be done one episode at a time. Each episode counts as one borrow. You may go through your allotted downloads for a month if you are trying to view a TV season.
Music albums are downloaded by the album rather than by the song. You can download an entire album at a time for one borrow.
Yes! Hoopla is constantly getting new titles from various vendors on a weekly basis. Sometimes titles will be added for a limited time, so if you see something you like, check it out!
Since you make an account with your email and password, we can’t change your account settings for you. If you get a new library card, you need to go into your account settings (Settings, then Library) and change out your library card number.
When you are using hoopla on a computer:
There is a button that says “Problem?” under the play options (click the arrow to the right of the cover image to toggle the full options menu if it’s hidden). Click this to report an issue.
When you have a title open in the Hoopla app:
To launch a contact form to report the issue, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the link that says “Having problems with this title? Let us know!”
Kanopy
FAQ
You can stream Kanopy on any of your favorite devices! Kanopy is accessible via mobile and tablet apps for iPhone and Android. You can also access Kanopy on your Desktop, and SmartTV apps like Roku, Apple TV, and Fire Stick.
Kanopy is a pay-per-use service. Instead of owning the content in Kanopy, the library pays for each individual download. The monthly download limit ensures patrons can fairly access this high-value, high-cost service, which offers an extensive collection of materials. Depending on the library’s budget, the number of Kanopy borrows may increase or decrease as needed.
This will depend on the number of tickets that a title requires. Most tiles require a minimum of 2 tickets. The number of tickets required can be found on the title’s information page before you borrow it. You have 15 tickets to use every month.
The loan period will vary from 48 hours to 72 hours for most titles. Once tickets are applied, you can watch the video as many times as you would like during the loan period.
If you use all available ticket for the month, you will not be able to play any videos until the 1st of the next month (at midnight) when your tickets reset. Unused tickets will not roll over into the next month. Additional tickets are not available for purchase at this time.
To encourage lifelong learning, videos from the Kanopy Kids section will not require any tickets to view. Feel free to watch as many videos from Kanopy Kids as you’d like without seeing a reduction in your tickets!
Read Michigan
ReadMichigan.org hosts a unique compilation of regional eBooks available to all Michigan residents. This digital treasure trove encompasses approximately 300 free-to-read eBooks, each thoughtfully curated to offer an immersive exploration of Michigan and the captivating Great Lakes region.
These works beautifully capture the spirit of the state. Beyond these celebrated titles, you’ll also find a diverse selection of books from Michigan presses and authors, offering a rich tapestry of narratives that touch upon history, culture, natural wonders, and contemporary themes.
