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Mobile Apps for Library Services

Many of the library's services are available as mobile apps courtesy of our vendors. Visit the links below to download for your mobile device.

Mango Languages

Mango Languages app for iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad

Mango Languages app for Android

Get free access to more than 34 foreign language courses and 14 English as a second language courses. Learn more.

After downloading the app, visit the Mango Languages website through Toronto Public Library to sign up for a free login.

OverDrive Media Console for eBooks

OverDrive Media Console for iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad/Android/Blackberry/Windows Mobile

Overdrive allows you to download ebooks and audiobooks on your mobile devices.

After downloading the application, sign up for an Adobe ID by following the link within the app going directly to Adobe's website.

Naxos Music Library

Naxos app for iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad

Naxos app for Android

This app allows you to stream classical music and jazz to your device.

After downloading the app, visit the Naxos website through Toronto Public Library's page to sign up for a playlist login.

Naxos provides a tutorial for their iPhone app.

BookMyne (beta)

BookMyne app for iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad

BookMyne app for Android

BookMyne, created by SirsiDynix, allows you access to our library catalogue and is also handy to check your account on the go.

Log in with your library card to check fines, holds, and borrowed items and also renew items on the go.

SirsiDynix has a video to help you get started.

Gale Access My Library

Gale Access My Library app for iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad

Search dozens of general and specialty databases within the app. Uses GPS location to give you free access within 10 km of Toronto Public Library. Handy for students.

Help with Downloads & eBooks


eBook: the electronic version of a book

eAudiobook: an electronic voice recording of a book

Getting Started with Library eBooks

Guided Tour of the OverDrive eBook Service

Ebook Programs

ebook training
Attend library training sessions to learn about ebooks and ebook reading devices

More help

eBook FAQs

Help with file formats

MobileRead Forums: an eBook user community - often a good place to look for help with technical problems

eBooks for Portable Devices

Kobo eReader

EPUB eBooks


Sony Reader

EPUB eBooks
PDF eBooks


iPhone, iPod, or iPad

Download the app