Virtual Reading
Merced County Library presents New Virtual Reading Log.
E-Books / E-Audio
With the release of iOS 9, we have discovered a bug in the current version (2.2.8) of our iOS app. Patrons who upgrade to iOS 9 will be unable to access any categories under the Browse menu.
cloudLibrary
cloudLibrary is an e-book service that has thousands of e-book title collections available for download. It offers 3 different interfaces: PC application, web app, and mobile app. This service is compatible with Android, iPad, iPhone, iTouch, Kobos, PC and Nook.
First Time Users | Returning Users
Kanopy
Get free access to thousands of movies with your library card. Simply add your Merced County Library card number and PIN number.Customers may use this streaming video services on computers and mobile devices.
Meet Libby (OverDrive)
Merced County Library has thousands of ebooks and audiobooks. You can borrow them Instantly and free using just device in your hand. Get the app for your phone or tablet.
The Palace Project
The Palace Project is a free app which provides to download free high quality ebooks. The collection includes Classics, Contemporary fiction, non-fiction, Children's books and text books.
Enki California Digital Library
In response to COVID-19 and library closures, Califa has partnered with Bibliolabs to launch Enki California Digital Library, an ebook library available to every person in California. This collection uses geolocation to provide immediate access to anyone physically located in the state of California. The library includes over 5,300 simultaneous use ebooks from leading publishers as well as the Indie Author Project Select collection, which features over 400 award-winning indie-published ebooks, some of which are right here in California!
Enki California Digital Library for Desktop
Enki Library
In response to COVID-19 and library closures, Califa is providing open access to enki library to any California library card holder. Your patrons can access enki ebooks at Patrons can read enki titles online or download and open in Adobe Digital Editions on desktop, laptop or Android / iOS tablet or phone.
Enki Library for Desktop
ValleyCat
Patrons may browse our ValleyCat catalog, put items on Hold, view their Requests list, Blocks & Notifications, CKO’s list and even Renew their items right from their very own phone! The app includes Merced, Merced branches, all SJVLS, plus many counties around the world. It has access to each individual library’s hours, addresses, phone numbers, and even search for libraries nearby.
Pronunciator
Pronunciator is a fun and free way to learn any of 100 languages with personalized courses that include study guides and audio lessons, video phrases, movies, music, and more. Learn online, either on your desktop computer or mobile device!
Pronunciator published a self-directed online language course in 101 languages that teaches vocabulary (e.g. “quarantine,” “pandemic,” etc.) and phrases (e.g. “I’m having difficulty breathing,” “Is it an emergency?”, etc.) relevant to the Coronavirus crisis.The course is meant to assist both laymen and healthcare providers when communicating across multiple languages.
To access the Coronavirus course, you must first select “English (US)” as your interface language. Select the language you want to learn, and then select “Learning Guides and More” (screenshot below). Click on “Coronavirus Essential Phrases” to access the course.
To register for an account click here before downloading the app.