Books and Reading

Hoopla instantly delivers thousands of free movies, television shows, music, and audiobooks from major Hollywood studios, record companies, and publishers for streaming on your computer or for temporary download to smartphones, tablets, and Apple TV. All you need is your valid Ocean City library card. Get the iOS app or the Android app.

Libby is an innovative in-browser and mobile app from OverDrive designed to make borrowing and enjoying e-books, magazines, and audiobooks from the library easier than ever. Libby is available on your browser and for Android and iOS devices.

The OCFPL is a member of local libraries that share a combined Libby website for eBooks and audiobooks. This site has a large selection of older eBooks and audiobooks and can be great if you're reading through a series. If you'd like to put in a request or are looking for new titles and bestsellers, please use the Libby -- Ocean City site (above). We specifically manage Libby -- Ocean City for our OCFPL patrons.

NoveList K-8 is an online readers' advisory tool aimed at elementary and middle school students. NoveList K-8 helps readers find new books based on books they've read or on topics in which they are interested. It also includes book talks, picture book extenders, and Curricular Connections articles that will guide faculty to new titles and new ways for translating curriculum standards into classroom action.

PebbleGo is a curricular content hub specifically designed for K-3 students. Packed with informational articles, ready-made activities, and literacy supports for students of all abilities, it boosts engagement and fosters independent learning in core subject areas.

Scholastic Teachables—worksheets, lesson plans, learning games, and more! Formerly known as Scholastic Printables, we offer printable activities for any subject: math, science, reading comprehension, STEM, writing, and beyond. Download printable lesson plans, reading passages, games and puzzles, clip art, bulletin board ideas, and skills sheets for kids in any grade.

TumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books that teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. TumbleBooks are created by taking existing picture books, adding animation, sound, music, and narration to produce an electronic picture book that you can read, or have read to you. TBL also includes Graphic Novels (A reader favorite!), Read-Along Chapter Books, Non-Fiction, Videos, and Games.