Reading Tools & Apps

Topeka & Shawnee Library App

The library has an app to make it even easier to use the library from your device.

Beanstack

Our reading challenge app. Keep track of your reading progress here!

CreativeBug

Start making something sublime with video classes by top designers and artists, inspiration and instruction. Creativebug gives you access to thousands of classes and downloadable patterns, templates and recipes.

Ebscohost

The EBSCOHost app lets you connect to and use our EBSCOhost databases and discovery tools from the convenience of your favorite mobile device.

Flipster

Read your favorite magazines on your computer or mobile device.

Hoopla

Hoopla offers a great selection of ebooks, audiobooks, movies, television shows, educational/instructional videos, documentaries and music.

kanopy

Watch movies on the kanopy app.

Libby

Libby is OverDrive’s app that makes downloading ebooks and audiobooks super easy. Download Libby, have your library card handy and start reading right away.

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning is an online library of high-quality instructional videos on the latest software tools and skills. 

Mango Languages

Mango uses native speakers, repetition and voice comparison to help you quickly and easily learn. Choose from more than 70 languages including 20 English as a second language options. It’s conversational-based learning.

Smart Alec

Printing from your laptop or mobile device is available at the library with our Smart Alec wireless printing service. Save it to Smart Alec, print at the library.