You don't have to come to the library to get e-books. You can check them out from your computer, using the services below. You will need your library card number, all 14 digits, without any spaces.
View all online resources available through the Hampton Library.
E-books
EBSCO:Classic fiction & non-fiction e-books. Log in to access EBSCO e-books.
Hoopla: Read ebooks and comics on your phone or tablet. Choose from more than 150,000 popular and classic titles for all ages. Log in.
Overdrive: Choose from thousands of eBooks and eAudiobooks, from classics to new bestsellers. Read or listen on your computer or mobile device. Download the OverDrive or Libby app from your app store and search for "Library of Virginia" to get started. - Candid eBooks and eAudiobooks: Candid, a combination of Foundation Center and Guidestar resources, has a collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks in topics of interest to the nonprofit community. Create a free account and access the collection on your computer or using the OverDrive or Libby app on your mobile device.
On your device, you can download the Hoopla app from the Apple Store, Amazon or Google Play. (Available for iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle, Nook, Mac, or Windows, among others.)
You can find books or comics by searching new, most popular, by category, or by just seeing what's available.
Borrowed Titles
Hoopla allows readers to have 4 titles checked out each month. You can renew a borrowed Hoopla title as long as you do not exceed the monthly limit of borrowed titles. The renew option becomes available 24 hours before the title is scheduled to expire.