SimplyE

Core Features That Make a Difference

Unified Access with Your Library Card: Link multiple library cards from different library systems in one app, giving you a single, consolidated view of all available digital titles from your participating libraries.

Streamlined Borrowing & Hold Management: Search, borrow, and download ebooks and audiobooks instantly. Place holds on popular titles and get notified when they're available—all with a clean, intuitive interface free of ads.

Integrated E-Reader & Audio Player: Read borrowed ebooks with customizable fonts, backgrounds, and night mode within the app, or listen to audiobooks with playback controls like speed adjustment and sleep timer.

Smart Recommendations & Reading Sync: Get personalized book recommendations based on your borrowing history. Your reading progress, bookmarks, and notes are automatically synced across all your devices.

Library-First & Privacy-Focused: Developed in partnership with libraries, Simplye prioritizes user privacy—your reading data stays between you and your library, unlike some commercial platforms.

Who Is This App For?

Avid readers and audiobook listeners who want unlimited, free access to books but prefer the convenience of digital formats.

Budget-conscious individuals and families looking to eliminate the cost of book-buying or commercial subscription services like Audible.

Patrons of public libraries who have been frustrated by clunky or complex digital lending platforms in the past.

Students, lifelong learners, and anyone who believes in the vital, free resource that public libraries provide to a community.

How to Use Simplye

Click “Check All Versions” below to download and install Simplye on your device or browser.

Open the app and tap "Add a Library." Search for and select your local public library system.

Enter your library card number and PIN (usually the last 4 digits of your phone number) when prompted to link your account. You can repeat this to add cards from multiple library systems.

Browse your library's digital collection by searching for specific titles, authors, or genres, or explore curated lists and recommendations.

Tap "Borrow" on an available book to download it immediately, or "Place Hold" on a checked-out title. You'll be notified when it's ready.

Open your borrowed book to start reading or listening directly in the app. Your place will be saved automatically, and the book will harmlessly expire at the end of the loan period, with no late fees.

In a world saturated with subscription services and fragmented media, the simple pleasure of borrowing a library book—a timeless and free resource—deserves a modern, seamless experience. Simplye is designed to be that experience, the official, library-endorsed app that transforms your library card into a golden key, unlocking millions of ebooks and audiobooks from your local public library directly on your personal device. Whether you're an avid reader, a commuter who loves audiobooks, or someone looking to explore new genres without the commitment of a purchase, this app offers a beautifully straightforward gateway to your library's entire digital collection. It's more than just an e-reader; it's a direct line to community-funded knowledge and stories, thoughtfully crafted to make accessing free digital library books as easy as tapping a screen, bringing the magic of the public library right into your pocket.

Core Features That Make a Difference

Unified Access with Your Library Card: Link multiple library cards from different library systems in one app, giving you a single, consolidated view of all available digital titles from your participating libraries.
Streamlined Borrowing & Hold Management: Search, borrow, and download ebooks and audiobooks instantly. Place holds on popular titles and get notified when they're available—all with a clean, intuitive interface free of ads.
Integrated E-Reader & Audio Player: Read borrowed ebooks with customizable fonts, backgrounds, and night mode within the app, or listen to audiobooks with playback controls like speed adjustment and sleep timer.
Smart Recommendations & Reading Sync: Get personalized book recommendations based on your borrowing history. Your reading progress, bookmarks, and notes are automatically synced across all your devices.
Library-First & Privacy-Focused: Developed in partnership with libraries, Simplye prioritizes user privacy—your reading data stays between you and your library, unlike some commercial platforms.

Who Is This App For?

Avid readers and audiobook listeners who want unlimited, free access to books but prefer the convenience of digital formats.
Budget-conscious individuals and families looking to eliminate the cost of book-buying or commercial subscription services like Audible.
Patrons of public libraries who have been frustrated by clunky or complex digital lending platforms in the past.
Students, lifelong learners, and anyone who believes in the vital, free resource that public libraries provide to a community.

How to Use Simplye

Click “Check All Versions” below to download and install Simplye on your device or browser.
Open the app and tap "Add a Library." Search for and select your local public library system.
Enter your library card number and PIN (usually the last 4 digits of your phone number) when prompted to link your account. You can repeat this to add cards from multiple library systems.
Browse your library's digital collection by searching for specific titles, authors, or genres, or explore curated lists and recommendations.
Tap "Borrow" on an available book to download it immediately, or "Place Hold" on a checked-out title. You'll be notified when it's ready.
Open your borrowed book to start reading or listening directly in the app. Your place will be saved automatically, and the book will harmlessly expire at the end of the loan period, with no late fees.