eLibrary & FAQs

All resources in BiblioBoard library are immediately available for unlimited simultaneous use (no holds!)   BiblioBoard Library consists of a set of smaller collections:
• BiblioBoard Access contains international resources and rare materials from smaller organizations that openly share their digital artifacts around the world.
• BiblioBoard Core is a historical database covering a wide range of topics—including Literature, Philosophy, History, Geography and Science in subject anthologies and over 14,000 full-text eBooks and over 24,000 pieces of primary source content.
• Indie Texas is a showcase of Texas independent and small press fiction and non-fiction authors.

Authentication is done via geolocation so patrons physically located in Fort Bend County will not be required to log-in.   However, creating a profile is highly recommended, so the resource can be accessed outside of the Fort Bend County and allows users t to save favorites, create bookmarks, add notes, and sync preference across devices. 

For users not physically located within Fort Bend County, a profile will need to be created.  Go to create a profile page and fill out the form. Then, if Fort Bend County Library doesn't show up, go to "Add / Remove Libraries" and add it. You will then be prompted to add your library barcode (no spaces).   This is the same profile also allows access to Pressbooks.

View a short video about this resource here.

More than 27,000 eBooks are available for browsing, searching, and virtual check-out. The eBook collection includes titles from the world's leading business, technology, trade, reference, academic, and scholarly publishers. Search by title, author, keyword, publisher, publication date, or ISBN number.

Gale eBooks is a Virtual Reference Library of reliable nonfiction eBooks that are always available.

Not in Library:  Enter your library card number (no spaces.)

Find Gale eBook FAQs here: Gale eBooks FAQ

Stream movies, music, and audiobooks or check out comics and eBooks from your computer or in an easy-to-use app on your mobile device. All selections are always available!

Find hoopla FAQs here: hoopla FAQ

Watch a short video tutorial on how to download eBooks/eAudiobooks on hoopla here and a short video tutorial on how to download and stream movies & TV shows on hoopla here. 

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby,by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed ebooks to your Kindle ereader (U.S. only)! It’s free and easy to get started for new users and a streamlined experience for current OverDrive app users.

• Learn more about how to switch from the OverDrive app to the Libby, by OverDrive app here.  
• Learn how to add Libby, by OverDrive to a Kindle Fire device here.
• Find answers to your questions here.
• Watch a short video tutorial on how to download the Libby, by OverDrive app here.
• Watch a video tutorial on how to borrow and place holds using Libby by OverDrive here. 
• Libby/OverDrive FAQ

Please see Libby, by OverDrive:  enjoy eBooks and eAudiobooks in your browser or in OverDrive's easy-to-use "Libby" mobile app.

Find OverDrive FAQs here: OverDrive FAQ

Stream animated picture books and games. New feature: TumbleMath offers children's books about numerous math topics. All selections are always available!

Watch a short video that provides an introduction to using TumbleBooks here.

Find Tumble FAQs here: TumbleBook and TumbleMath FAQ