Digital Services Assistance

Helpful tips for navigating our online resources.

Whether you are new to the library, navigating our online resources for the first time, or just need a little extra help, we are here for you.

• Tips for downloading popular magazines
• Learn how to use our ebook and audiobook platforms
• Tutorials for using online newspapers, classes and research tools

Ebooks & Audiobooks

Libby App

• What is Libby?
• Getting started tutorial, with tips for device set up and site navigation
• Access our collection using libbyapp.com/library/saclibrary or by searching for Sacramento Public Library on the Libby app
• If you don’t have a library card, sign up for one.
• Start borrowing and enjoying ebooks, audiobooks and videos 

Hoopla*

• Getting started tutorial
• Visit Hoopla or download the mobile app by searching for “Hoopla Digital” in your app store
• Create an account using your library card
• Choose from thousands of ebooks, audiobooks and comics. With no waiting, titles can be borrowed immediately and read in your web browser or downloaded to phones or tablets.

*Sacramento Public Library will be discontinuing Hoopla at 11:59 p.m. on May 4, 2025. We encourage you to transition to Libby, which offers a wide selection of books, audiobooks, magazines, and more.

Magazines

Libby Magazines
Access over 250 magazine titles. Start reading immediately and check out magazines with no wait.


Newspapers, Online Classes, Research, Resources for Kids and More

• Getting started tutorials for help across a myriad of resources for all ages

Still need help?
We are happy to answer your questions via phone, email or chat.