Books & Media
Whether you are looking for a good book to read or the best new local music, you can find it at your Library. Download free music, stream movies and TV shows, listen to audiobooks and Library podcasts or explore staff picks and other reading lists.
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OverDrive : Download thousands of free e-books and audiobooks, and get instant access to online resources.
Staff Picks : Discover great reads in your favorite genre, picked by Library staff.
Kanopy : Stream thousands of indie, classic and documentary films for free.
Hoopla Movies : Stream free movies, TV shows or music, or download digital comics and graphic novels.
Library Podcasts : Listen to free podcasts of author readings and other Library events.
Learn how to use our e-books and audiobooks
Explore
Books & E-Books
Explore our staff picks and recommended reading lists, or ask us for suggestions.
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What you'll find here
- Hoopla Digital Comics
- O'Reilly Complete Public Library
- Peak Picks
Interlibrary Loan
Request items from other library systems for a small fee.
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What you'll find here
- Interlibrary Loan Form
- Interlibrary Loan for Libraries
Library Podcasts
Listen to Library podcasts of author readings and other events, or take a self-guided tour of the Central Library.
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What you'll find here
- Seattle Reads Podcasts
- Seattle Writes Podcasts
- Thrilling Tales Podcasts
Digital Magazines & Newspapers
Read digital magazines and newspapers on your computer or mobile device for free with your Library card.
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What you'll find here
- Flipster
- Press Reader
- ZAPP Zine Collection
Movies & TV
Stream free movies and TV shows to your computer or mobile device with your Library card.
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What you'll find here
- Access Video
- Hoopla Movies
- Kanopy
Music
Stream or download current hits, old favorites, or the best music from local artists to your computer or mobile device for free with your Library card.
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What you'll find here
- Freegal
- Hoopla Music
- PlayBack
Shelf Talk Blog
Our staff shares reviews, reading recommendations and original articles on our blog for readers.
Suggest a Title
Suggest a title for us to add to our collection.
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What you'll find here
- Suggest a Title Form
- Guidelines for Authors and Publishers
What's New
Browse the latest additions to our collections.
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What you'll find here
- New Fiction
- New Nonfiction
- New DVDs
What's Popular
Browse the popular items in our collections.
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What you'll find here
- Popular FIction
- Popular Nonfiction
- Popular Kids Fiction
If you have a question or need help, Ask Us or call 206-386-4636.