SimplyE
New York Public Library Books & Reference
Browse, borrow, and read free library e-books, from bestsellers to classics.
- Rating
- 1.7
- 535 ratings
- Downloads
- 100K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Jan 3
- 2020 · v4.0.1
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About SimplyE
SimplyE makes it easy to browse, borrow, and read any eBook in your library’s collection on your mobile device; no need to download multiple apps.
Set up your account in three easy steps:
1. Open the SimplyE app
2. Find your local library
3. Enter your library card ID to browse, borrow, and read!
Don’t have a library card? No problem. Thousands of public domain classics are available as soon as you download the app, no library card required.
SimplyE was created by a partnership of libraries and library consortia across the country, with The New York Public Library currently serving as lead partner. Check with your local library to find out if it offers SimplyE, or download the app now to get started reading from the SimplyE Collection.
Set up your account in three easy steps:
1. Open the SimplyE app
2. Find your local library
3. Enter your library card ID to browse, borrow, and read!
Don’t have a library card? No problem. Thousands of public domain classics are available as soon as you download the app, no library card required.
SimplyE was created by a partnership of libraries and library consortia across the country, with The New York Public Library currently serving as lead partner. Check with your local library to find out if it offers SimplyE, or download the app now to get started reading from the SimplyE Collection.
What’s new
Version 4.0.1 · Updated January 3, 2020
Added extra anonymized logging to hunt down reading bugs
User reviews
I love this app
outclass
Great resource
I really love it. And its very convenient for readers who just don't have the time to go to the actual library such as I. Its awesome.
great user interface
This app developed by NYPL is far and away better than Overdrive and Cloud Library, both of which have catalogs I found too complicated and not getting good results for what I was looking for. I briefly tried those two (at a librarian's suggestion) when a problem developed with SimplyE, but she also suggested I try ...
Frequently asked questions
How do I set up my SimplyE account?
Open the SimplyE app, find your local library, and enter your library card ID to start browsing, borrowing, and reading.
Can I access eBooks without a library card?
Yes, you can access thousands of public domain classics as soon as you download the SimplyE app, no library card required.
Who created SimplyE?
SimplyE was created by a partnership of libraries and library consortia across the country, with The New York Public Library as the lead partner.
How can I find out if my local library offers SimplyE?
Check with your local library or download the app now to see if it offers SimplyE and start reading from the SimplyE Collection.
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| App | Rating | Price | Installs | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SimplyE | 1.7 / 5 | Free | 100,000+ | Jan 3, 2020 | |
| New York Public Library (NYPL) | 3.4 / 5 | Free | 50,000+ | Sep 9, 2026 | Compare |
| cloudLibrary | 4.6 / 5 | Free | 1,000,000+ | – | Compare |
| Audiobooks Now Audio Books | 4.2 / 5 | Free | 500,000+ | – | Compare |
| hoopla Digital | 4.7 / 5 | Free | 5,000,000+ | Aug 7, 2026 | Compare |
| Hoopla.com | – | Free | 100+ | Oct 17, 2022 | Compare |
| Deseret Bookshelf | 3.5 / 5 | Free | 500,000+ | Oct 7, 2026 | Compare |
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