eLibrary

Select a category below to browse our eLibrary.

Need assistance? Call us at 860.561.6990 during library hours.

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Libby (OverDrive)

You must have a West Hartford Public Library card to access the full West Hartford Overdrive/Libby collection. Check out and download up to 10 Overdrive titles at one time.

Libby Update (October 2026)

Going forward, you will need your library barcode number and library password (formerly PIN) to log into this service. Need help resetting your password? Call us at 860-561-6990.

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West Hartford cardholders can check out up to 4 Hoopla items per month. The first time you use Hoopla, you will be asked to make an account.

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West Hartford Public Library cardholders can check out up to 4 Hoopla items per month. The first time you use Hoopla, you will be asked to create an account.

Kanopy logoKanopy

Kanopy’s unique selection offers something for everyone, from award winning indie films to important and timely documentaries, to foreign films, popular cinema, children’s shows and more.

West Hartford Public Library cardholders receive 12 tickets per month. As you browse for titles, you'll see the number of tickets required to watch each title and how long you have to watch it. Your tickets reset on the first day of the month, and unused tickets don't roll over to the next month.

Access Kanopy

Kanopy Update (October 2026)

Going forward, you will need your library barcode number and library password (formerly PIN) to log into this service. Need help resetting your password? Call us at 860-561-6990.

The Great Courses logoThe Great Courses (Libby/OverDrive)

West Hartford Public Library cardholders can access The Great Courses videos through the Libby App. When you are signed in with your West Hartford Public Library card, choose “Extras,” then “The Great Courses Library Collection.”

Libby Update (October 2026)

Going forward, you will need your library barcode number and library password (formerly PIN) to log into this service. Need help resetting your password? Call us at 860-561-6990.

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Libby (OverDrive)

Access dozens of popular magazines. West Hartford cardholders can check out and download up to 10 Overdrive titles at one time.

Libby Update (October 2026)

Going forward, you will need your library barcode number and library password (formerly PIN) to log into this service. Need help resetting your password? Call us at 860-561-6990.

Looking for RBDigital magazines? All eMagazines previously accessed from RBDigital have been transferred to Libby/OverDrive.

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The Atlantic Magazine

Access The Atlantic on your device through Flipster. Look for the Flipster app in your device's app store or access it on your computer here.

The New York Times logoThe New York Times

Enjoy complimentary access to NYTimes.com with a 24-hour pass. This includes access to News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter, and The Athletic. To activate your subscription, click here and enter the first five digits of your West Hartford Public Library card number.

Complimentary onsite access to just the NYT News is available for all library visitors automatically – simply connect to NYTimes.com using the library’s WiFi or a library computer.

 

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The Wall Street Journal

Enjoy complimentary access to WSJ.com with a 3-day pass. To learn more and activate your subscription, click here and enter the first five digits of your West Hartford Public Library card number.