What's New

This release fixes a bug that affected audiobook playback.

App Description

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 search, 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.

iPhone Screenshots

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iPad Screenshots

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App Changes

  • July 03, 2016 Initial release
  • November 06, 2016 New version 1.0.2
  • November 09, 2016 New version 1.0.3
  • June 13, 2019 New version 3.1.1
  • June 20, 2019 New version 3.2.0
  • June 22, 2019 New version 3.2.1
  • September 24, 2019 New version 3.3.0
  • October 02, 2019 New version 3.3.1
  • November 04, 2019 New version 3.3.2
  • December 10, 2019 New version 3.3.3
  • January 28, 2020 New version 3.3.4
  • March 19, 2020 New version 3.3.5
  • July 15, 2020 New version 3.4.0
  • October 23, 2020 New version 3.6.1
  • August 06, 2021 New version 3.7.0
  • September 16, 2023 New version 3.9.4

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