Durham County Library provides patrons with many options for free digital content. We’ve got everything from books, movies, music, and more available in digital format ready for streaming and/or downloading. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
Ebooks
Our most popular ebook collection –
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Ebooks and graphic novels with no holds.
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E-audiobooks
Best-selling and popular e-audiobooks.
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Popular and classic e-audiobooks.
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Popular e-audiobooks with no holds.
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Movies & TV
British and international TV and film.
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Classic films, award-winning shorts, documentaries, more.
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Also:
Films on Demand
(Includes the NC LIVE Video Collection)
Great Courses, kids’ TV, movies, and more.
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Magazines and Newspapers
Free, digital access to over 70 popular magazines.
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Unlimited access to NYTimes.com
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For Kids
Ebooks and e-audiobooks.
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Read-along ebooks.
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Ebooks, e-audiobooks, and video.
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Kids Mode available under Settings.
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Checkout Details
| Service | Checkouts | Loan period | Renewals | Holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OverDrive ebooks and e-audio | 15 at a time | Up to 21 days; adjustable in account settings | 10 at a time | |
| OverDrive magazines | Unlimited | Up to 21 days; adjustable in account settings | N/A | Instant access |
| hoopla Ebooks Audiobooks Movies Music | 5 per month | - 21 days 21 days 2-3 days* 7 days *Depends on publisher settings | Renewal counts as a separate checkout | Instant access |
| Acorn TV | Unlimited access pass | 7 days | Unlimited | N/A |
| Great Courses | Unlimited access pass | 7 days | Unlimited | N/A |
| IndieFlix | Unlimited access pass | 7 days | Unlimited | N/A |
| NC Kids Digital Library | 5 at a time | Up to 21 days; adjustable in account settings |
