Barrington Area Library (IL) - Downloads and apps

Barrington Area Library (IL) - Downloads and apps
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BALibrary App
Access your BALibrary card number, manage multiple accounts, search the catalog, browse and register for events, contact us with your questions, find us on social media.
Libby
Read e-books, audiobooks, and magazines on your computer or mobile devices.
Hoopla
Instantly stream movies, TV shows, or audiobooks on your computer or mobile device.
Freegal Music
Download and keep music from a huge selection of pop, rock, classical, jazz, world, and many other genres.
Kanopy
Stream thousands of documentaries, independent productions, and foreign and short films instantly from your mobile devices, computer, or streaming devices.
Naxos Music Library
Naxos Music Library is the world´s largest online classical music library.
Mango Languages
Learn a new language French, Italian, Spanish, German, Russian, Japanese, Greek, Brazilian Portuguese; as well as English for Spanish, Portuguese, and Polish speakers.
PressReader
Read today's news or a magazine on your computer, tablet or phone, in a browser or through the PressReader app.
New York Times
Read the day's news on your computer, tablet or phone, in a browser or through The New York Times app.
NYT Cooking
Use NYT Cooking to think creatively, learn about food and recipes from all over the world, and stay organized in the kitchen.
Need help getting started?
Make an appointment with our Digital Services team.
Did you get a new Library card number?
Update your information within our apps
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Barrington Area Library app
Using the Library is so much easier with the free BALibrary app!
Use the app to:
• Access a digital version of your BALibrary card
• Manage multiple accounts
• Search the catalog for books, movies, and more
• Browse and register for events
• Contact us with your questions, find us on social media
Get the app:
Android
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iOS
Libby is an app developed by OverDrive to enhance your e-book, audiobook, and digital magazine experience.
Limit: 10 e-books or audiobooks at one time. Three week checkout period, unless Grab & Go which checkout for 1 week.
Instructions:
Getting started with Libby
Get the app:
Download Libby for Android
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Download Libby for iOS
.
hoopla:
Instantly stream movies, TV shows, or audiobooks on your computer or mobile device. Borrowed titles can be downloaded only on mobile devices.
Limit: 10 items per month, per card. 3 week checkout period for audiobooks and 72 hours for TV and movies. NEW! Bingepasses:
Watch unlimited videos from The Great Courses or Curiosity Stream for 7 days, using only one checkout per platform.
Instructions:
Computer
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Mobile device
Get the app:
Download Hoopla for Android
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Download Hoopla for iOS
.
Freegal:
Download and keep music from a huge selection of pop, rock, classical, jazz, world, and many other genres. New and classic music videos are also available.
Limit: Five songs per week. Unused songs do not roll over. Week begins Monday at
12:00AM CST.
Get the app:
Download Freegal for Android
|
Download Freegal for
iOS
.
Kanopy:
Never wait in line for your movies! Stream thousands of documentaries, independent productions, and foreign and short films instantly from your Roku, mobile device or computer. Hundreds of movie suppliers, including the Criterion Collection, PBS, and The Great Courses, are always available.
Limit: 15 tickets per month*, per card. Each title will use 1 - 5 tickets. 72 hour checkout period.
*
The Great Courses lets you watch unlimited episodes within one series, without using any credits.
Get the app:
Download Kanopy for Android
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Download Kanopy for
iOS
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Mango Languages
: Learn a new language: French, Italian, Spanish, German, Russian, Japanese, Greek, Brazilian Portuguese; as well as English for Spanish, Portuguese, and Polish speakers and dozens of other choices.
Get the app:
Download Mango for Android
|
Download Mango for
iOS
Naxos Music Library:
Naxos Music Library is the world´s largest online classical music library. Currently, it offers streaming access to more than 86,420 albums with more than 1,259,200 tracks, including standard and rare repertoire. Registration via a web browser is required to use the app:
create a Naxos Music Library account
.
Get the app:
Download Naxos for Android
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Downlod Naxos for
iOS
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PressReader:
Download current copies of
Chicago Tribune
,
Los Angeles Times
, as well as hundreds of other US and international newspapers and magazines.
Instructions
:
Library Card Sign In
Get the app:
Download Pressreader for Android
|
Download Pressreader for
iOS
.
loan periods for downloads
If the service is not listed below, there are no limitations and items do not need to be returned to the Library. See the
full loan table
.
loan periods for downloads
Platform
Limitations
Loan Period
Renewal Period
Libby
10 items continuously*
3 weeks**
3 weeks
Hoopla (Audiobooks)
10 items - monthly
3 weeks
3 weeks
Hoopla (TV/Movies)
10 items - monthly
3 days
3 days
Kanopy
15 tickets - monthly
3 days***
3 days
Freegal
5 items - weekly
n/a
n/a
*If you reach your limit at any time, you can check a title in so you can check another title out.
Visit the Libby help center
to return your titles early.
**Grab & Go titles check out for 7 days
***The Great Courses publisher allows unlimited plays per series for 30 days
Need help getting started with these resources?
Make an appointment with our Digital Services Specialist
or
view our calendar for upcoming programs
.