eLibrary Categories: Ebooks and Audiobooks

Comics Plus

Read comics and picture books for free online.

Comics Plus is a digital platform offering thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga, exclusively through libraries.

All titles are available 24/7 for online and offline reading. An internet connection is required to browse the collection and check out titles, while downloaded titles are accessible offline via the LibraryPass app for iOS or Android.

There are no waitlists or holds, and you can read as many as you wish!

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Family-friendly options

Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of age-appropriate digital graphic novels, manga, and picture books – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Comics Plus for Kids
Comics Plus for Teens

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Libby

The library reading app, by OverDrive.

Discover new reads on Libby, the free app from your local library that allows you to borrow ebooks, audiobooks & more on your phone or tablet.

Reasons youʼll love Libby:

  • Quick and easy setup! Just follow the prompts to start reading
  • A unified bookshelf for all your loans and holds
  • Unlimited custom tags to categorize books however you’d like
  • Push notifications so you never miss a thing, including available holds
  • Easily find the next book in a series

Download Libby on iOS or Android, or get access on your computer.

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Boston Public Library resources

BPL’s eCard is free for any Massachusetts resident. Check out their resources here!

If you are a Massachusetts resident and don’t already have a Boston Public Library card, you can register for one online.

Your eCard gets you access to all of BPL’s digital resources including their OverDrive and Hoopla accounts.

Visit BPL’s Resources

The following is a list of BPL resources that may be useful to Springfield City Library patrons. Visit the Boston Public Library website to see all their offerings.

  • CreativeBug: Arts & crafts classes taught by experts and artists
  • Credo Reference: Articles and encyclopedia entries from hundreds of sources
  • Flipster Digital Magazines: Browse current issues of magazines on your mobile device
  • JSTOR: Digital library of journals, academic ebooks, images, and primary sources
  • LinkedIn Learning: Courses in business, technology, and creative skills from experts
  • MorningStar: Comprehensive data and independent analysis of thousand of investments
  • Value Line: Estimates, projections, and historical data on stocks, mutual funds, and other securities