Library Apps and Platforms

Ocean State Library Online Catalog

A digital catalog that lists books, journals, DVDs, and other materials available across the consortium, which includes public libraries, select school libraries, and special institutions.

Ocean State Library Mobile app

Lets Rhode Island cardholders search the statewide catalog, manage checkouts, and place holds on books, movies, and games from their smartphones.

ATTENTION: Ocean State Libraries has launched a new mobile catalog app on Tuesday, August 11.The new app has replaced the current app though it will remain active until October 31.

Ocean State eZone 

Download eBooks and Audiobooks to your device or computer.

Libby app

Lets you borrow ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines from your local public library using a valid library card.

Hoopla

A digital media service that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics, and TV shows to enjoy on your computer or mobile device.

Palace Project

New open-source digital library platform that combines the content already in the eZone with additional content like Audible audiobooks, graphic novels, and more.

Flipster Magazines

A digital magazine newsstand that lets you access digital magazine subscriptions on your computer or mobile device.

Freading

Freading is a downloadable book service with hundreds of titles to choose from.