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.
New On Kanopy This Month
In 1985, Star Trek‘s George Takei joined a group of dedicated fans to make a student film deep in the California forest—only for the footage to mysteriously vanish. Nearly 40 years later, BEAM ME UP, SULU unearths this lost film.
New Vinyl
Music Trending on Hoopla
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.
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!
Subject Guides and downloadable Quick Starters
Welcome to our curated collection of Subject Guides and Downloadable Quick Starters. These resources are crafted to provide clear, step-by-step assistance with our digital services, ensuring you can easily navigate and utilize them to their fullest potential.
For additional guidance or any questions, our librarians in our Adult Department at our Tremont Road branch are ready to assist. Reach out to them at (614) 486-9621 (Option 1).
Enhance your learning with personalized, in-person support. The Upper Arlington Public Library (UAPL) provides 1-on-1 appointments with our Adult Department staff for assistance with UAPL’s free digital resources and basic Apple and Android device orientations. Note: We focus on software use and digital navigation; device repairs or hardware-specific advice are not covered.
To schedule your personalized tech session, sign up here.
Prefer a physical copy? Quick Starters are available at your library, ready for you to pick up. Begin your digital journey today, supported by our resources and staff, to make the most of what UAPL offers.
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.
Book A Librarian for Technology Help
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.
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.
From old school to new cool
We’re your source for streaming, DVDs, CDs, vinyl and more.
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