Books & Reading

CRRL Mobile is our dedicated mobile app through our website and catalog vendor BiblioCommons. Read more details about the app here.

Offers resources for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities, including a collection of Deaf resources in digital formats and access to information regardless of location. Provides assistance to Virginia residents as well as public and academic library staff throughout the state. Available remotely.

Over 64,000 downloadable eBooks, primarily for adults. Available remotely.

• Checkout time: 1 or 2 weeks (depending on title)
• Maximum # of checkouts: 50
• Ability to place holds
• Title are checked out for entire duration of checkout period
• Step-by-step guides to EBSCOhost eBooks

Read, listen, and watch with your library card! Download and stream up to 5 items a month from hoopla’s catalog of 1 million+ audiobooks, eBooks, videos, music, and more on your mobile device or computer. There are titles for all ages and interests, and there are never any holds or waiting for your titles.

Introducing Libby – your gateway to an incredible world of eBooks and eAudio. Get ready to dive into a seamless borrowing experience with OverDrive that makes reading and listening easier than ever.

More than 4000+ children's digital picture books (both eBooks and audiobooks) in more than 65+ languages, together with English translations. Also includes activities and quizzes to reinforce learning.

Popular fiction and non-fiction eBooks and eAudio titles for all ages. Download the Libby app for the best experience.

• Each book or audiobook checks out to 1 user at a time.
• Checkout period: 1 or 2 weeks (your choice)
• Maximum # of checkouts: 10
• Titles can be renewed if there are no holds.
• Place holds on up to 15 items.
• Titles can be returned early to allow for more checkouts.
• OverDrive's Help Center for assistance and details on compatible devices
• Step-by-step guides to OverDrive eBook and eAudio
• Explore our OverDrive eReading Rooms for adults, teens, and kids
• See all Overdrive titles in the library catalog

eBooks and eAudio, including read-along books, for children of all ages.

• Each book or audiobook checks out to 1 user at a time.
• Checkout period: 1 or 2 weeks (your choice)
• Maximum # of checkouts: 10
• Titles can be renewed if there are no holds.
• Place holds on up to 15 items.
• Titles can be returned early to allow for more checkouts.
• OverDrive's Help Center for assistance and details on compatible devices
• Step-by-step guides to OverDrive eBook and eAudio

eBooks and eAudio, including read-along books, for preteens and teens in grades 6-12.

• Each book or audiobook checks out to 1 user at a time.
• Checkout period: 1 or 2 weeks (your choice)
• Maximum # of checkouts: 10
• Titles can be renewed if there are no holds.
• Place holds on up to 15 items.
• Titles can be returned early to allow for more checkouts.
• OverDrive's Help Center for assistance and details on compatible devices
• Step-by-step guides to OverDrive eBook and eAudio

A customizable and rich experience to answer that age-old question of “What do I read next?” Fiction and nonfiction recommendations. Available remotely.

More than 4000+ children's digital picture books (both eBooks and audiobooks) in more than 65+ languages, together with English translations. Also includes activities and quizzes to reinforce learning.

Read-alike recommendations specifically for younger readers in grades kindergarten through 8th grade. It helps children find books that are just right for their reading levels and interests. Provided by Find it Virginia. Available remotely.

Read-alike recommendations for adults based on factors such as tone, pace, settings, and characters. Provided by Find it Virginia. Available remotely.

Adapted reading material on a variety of topics designed for middle school, high school, English language learners, and individuals with a basic foundation in English grammar and reading. Provided by Find it Virginia. Available remotely.

Biographical/critical introductions, listings of principal works, and sources for further study on contemporary authors. Available remotely.

Magzter is a digital magazine and newspaper platform that offers more than 3,000 titles in a variety of languages. A library card number and email address (to receive a one-time code to log in for the first time) are needed for access. Provided by Find it Virginia

Access to full text and archives of The New York Times Book Review from 1988 to present. Part of U.S. Major Dailies. Available remotely.