Media Collection
Entertainment. Art. Education.
Our carefully curated collection offers a range of audio and visual materials that are sure to captivate, inspire, and educate.
Whether you’re looking to unwind with a great movie, explore the world of fine arts, or dive deep into an educational topic, our collection has something for everyone.
Classic Cinema on Kanopy
When the sinister Professor Marcus and his criminal gang masquerade as a string quartet to plan an armed robbery from the home of the sweet Mrs. Wilberforce, they discover she isn’t as easily outsmarted as she seems. Once their plot is exposed, the gang decides she must be eliminated, leading to a hilarious spiral of infighting and unexpected twists in this classic Ealing comedy thriller.
After being seduced by the older Mrs. Robinson, recent college graduate Benjamin Braddock finds himself entangled in a scandalous secret affair with his father’s friend’s wife. The situation turns volatile when Benjamin falls in love with Mrs. Robinson’s daughter, Elaine, sparking a jealous crusade to tear the young couple apart.
Yasujiro Ozu’s cinematic masterpiece Tokyo Story delicately follows an aging couple’s trip to postwar Tokyo to visit their grown children, exposing the quiet heartbreaking rifts in modern family life. Blending tender performances with profound emotional resonance, this timeless classic remains one of cinema’s greatest explorations of generational conflict and human connection.
More to stream in a minute — but first, let’s drop the needle on some classic rock.
Get in the Groove with our Vinyl Collection
The 400+ vinyl records in our collection span diverse styles from masters of Jazz to recent Grammy-winning artists.
Vinyl Classic Rock
From turntables to tablets — here’s how to take your reading and watching wherever you go.
Explore our eBook & Streaming Services
Explore what’s new in our librarian-curated collection of eBooks and Audiobooks.
Browse a growing collection of more than 140,000 e-books, 40,000+ e-audiobooks, and 4,000+ magazines.
eBooks, Audiobooks, & Magazines
Borrow from thousands of eBooks, audiobooks, magazines and graphic novels.
eBooks, Audiobooks, Music & TV - Always Available
Stream movies, TV shows, borrow eBooks, audiobooks, comics and more without waiting lists.
Art & Indie Movies
Choose from a large collection of classic, indie, and art house movies to stream. No waitlist.
Already using Hoopla? There’s a whole extra layer of acclaimed storytelling waiting for you, including award-winning manga.
One borrow. Instant access.
Dive into award-winning graphic novels and manga on Hoopla. Free with your library card.
Everything above is one tap away. If you don’t have a card yet, here’s the fastest way in — no trip to the Library required.
Get an E-Card for Instant Access
If you don’t have a UAPL library card yet and you would like to dive right in, an E-Card is for you. Our E-Card gives you access to all our digital services. You can always upgrade to a full library card later to borrow print books, DVDs, CDs, vinyl and more!
- Start by clicking ‘Get a Library Card.’
- Give our Borrower’s Agreement a quick nod.
- On the application, tick the ‘I would like an E-Card only for now‘ box.
- Fill out the form, hit submit, and voilà – your E-Card number appears!
- Keep an eye on your inbox for a friendly email with your E-Card number.
- You’re all set to dive into the digital realm. Happy borrowing!
Once you’re set up to borrow digital media, why not create some of your own? Our Memory Lab turns old photos and tapes into digital files you can keep.
Create your own digital media.
Ready to digitize your past? Use our Memory Lab to transform old photos, film, and tapes into digital files.
The Memory Lab is housed within our Research Department; please visit or contact the research team for more information.
Digitizing the past is just one way we lend more than books — here’s what else you can check out.
The Library of Things
Video Games
Our collection contains classic games plus newer titles like Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, New Pokémon Snap, and Resident Evil: Village.
Light Therapy Lamps
Light therapy lamps stimulate the natural sunlight one may be missing during the winter months or when working or living in a space without adequate natural lighting. This lamp is designed to mimic the colors of daylight and provides the recommended 10,000 LUX of brightness to help the winter blues, regulate sleep, improve focus, boost energy and make one feel less sad.
Antennas
Indoor HDTV antennas connect to your television and allow you to access High Definition over-the-air TV channels without a cable or satellite subscription. Depending on the model, you can receive television broadcasts up to 150 miles away. Available broadcast channels may vary between homes or between different locations within your home. After plugging in, users will be able to see what free channels are available to them.
Borrowed something new? Our staff can help you get it up and running.
Tech Help
Need help with our digital services? Book a free session with our Adult Department staff for hands-on, step-by-step support — no tech background required. We also offer basic orientation to your Apple or Android device. (We can help you navigate your device, but we don’t do repairs or hardware troubleshooting.)
Or call the Adult Department at Tremont Road: (614) 486-9621, Option 1.
Monday – Thursday: 10am – 8pm; Friday: 10am – 6pm; Saturday: 10am – 5pm; Sunday: 1pm – 5pm