Mobile apps

CloudLibrary

Log in with your library card number and PIN. Your PIN may be the last four numbers of your card. Want to change your PIN? Visit the library catalog or see this FAQ about updating your PIN .

Borrow and read eBooks and eAudiobooks for free with a Sarasota County Library card. Read eBooks directly in the app, bookmark your place, and sync across devices. Listen to eAudiobooks with an integrated experience that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

View the library FAQ: What is CloudLibrary and how do I use it?

Get the app! – iOS | Android | Amazon

Instructions for eReaders (such as Kobo, Nook GlowLight)

Comics Plus

Explore thousands of digital comics and manga with Comics Plus for youth, teens, and adults. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; on your computer, tablet, or phone!

View the library FAQ: What is Comics Plus and how do I use it?

Get the app! – iOS | Android

hoopla

hoopla® is a groundbreaking digital media service that allows you to borrow movies, music, comics, TV shows, eBooks, and eAudiobooks to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even watch TV shows and movies on your TV!

With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later.

View our library FAQs:

• What is Hoopla and how do I use it?
• Having Trouble Logging onto Hoopla – receiving "Yikes!" message

Get the app! – iOS | Android | Amazon

Flipster

Browse, search and download popular magazines to read offline with a Sarasota County Library card and pin number for free.

View the library FAQ: What is Flipster and how do I use it?

Get the app! – iOS | Android | Windows

PressReader

Get global and multicultural publications from over 120 countries in more than 60 languages. Access the collection through the PressReader app or website, and get as many titles as you want, even on the go!

View the library FAQ:  What is PressReader and how do I use it?

Connect your library card during setup (or in Settings):

1. Select Libraries and Groups.
2. Search for Sarasota.
3. Select Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources.
4. Type library card number and PIN.
5. Tap Sign In.

Get the app! – iOS | Android

ABCmouse - Bring Learning Home

Helps kids learn through phonics, and teaches lessons in math, social studies, art, music and much more.

Now available at home with your library card.

The lessons of the Step-by-Step Learning Path consist of books, puzzles, games, songs, art, activities, and/or printables that relate to a specific topic. Each lesson offers children several different ways to learn, in accordance with the recommendations of early childhood experts.

Register for an account, then login to the ABCmouse Kids Learning Game app.

Get the app! – iOS | Android| Kindle Fire

The Library Foundation for Sarasota County is grateful to the Koski Family Foundation and the Bladel Charitable Trust for supporting early literacy programs in our libraries. Grants from these two generous donors will fund free multi-year access to the ABCmouse Early Literacy digital platform, ensuring thousands of preschoolers have access to age-appropriate early learning tools. These grants will help children build the foundational skills needed for school success and provide equitable learning opportunities for families across the county. 

Brainfuse HelpNow

HelpNow is a unique tutoring, homework help, and studying suite designed to assist all ages succeed.

Get Live homework help every day 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. (except holidays).

Build or refresh skills with a writing lab, SkillSurfer (variety of subjects) and live online tutoring.

Access practice tests, college application assistance, ESL services, parent resources, life skills development and more.

View the library FAQ: What is Brainfuse HelpNow?

Register for an account with Brainfuse HelpNow, then login to the app.

Get the app! – iOS | Android

Mango Languages

Mango Languages is self-paced language-learning system (web/app), offering more than 70 world languages and dialects, English language learning, and assorted specialty courses to meet specific subject matter interests.

Mango Languages has a conversational approach that teaches practical/useful communication skills in every lesson and activity.

View the library FAQ: How do I access the Mango Languages Program?

Get the app! – iOS | Android

Beanstack

Portal to our reading challenges throughout the year!

Beanstack’s easy and real-time tracking helps you build strong reading skills and habits. Build reading stamina by reading for consecutive days. Our digital badges, achievements, and rewards motivate you to keep reading.

View the library FAQ: What is Beanstack and how do I use it?

Get the app! – iOS | Android

ePRINTit SaaS

Submit documents for printing at the library.

The preferred mobile printing methods are to upload the file directly through the ePRINTit SaaS mobile app or the website submission form.

Both the app and submission form offer customized print features for each document, including:

• Up to 30 pages per day
• Larger file size per file (100 mb)
• Number of copies
• Page range (pages 3-4 of a larger document)
• Single sided or double sided printing
• Enter your library card number or assign a unique name to release your print job at the print release kiosk.

View the library FAQ: How do I print from home or through a mobile app?

Get the app! – iOS | Android

Releasing your print request

Note: For privacy, please use your name, library card number or a unique name to type into the print release kiosk. A submission with print123 will get combined with other patrons using print123.

Print requests are available for up to 48 hours after submission.

You may use the print release kiosk to release your mobile printing submissions via the app, submission form as well as from our public library computers, ScanEZ (Print to Copy for photocopying).

• App: The ePRINTit SaaS app's Jobs section should indicate that the print job is ready. Type the name/library card number you supplied for this print request. 

• Submission form: Type the name you supplied for your mobile printing submission.

• Library computer: Type the library card number you used to login to the computer.

For more information, please view our Mobile Printing page.