eBook Collections

1. From a web browser, go to sfpl.bcaf.digital. No mobile app is available at this time.
2. Click JOIN FOR FREE TODAY! Or Log In if you already have an account.
3. Create your BCAF account by completing the provided fields. Click CONTINUE when you're done.
4. Type your 14-digit card number and PIN. Click CONTINUE when you're done. If you need to reset your Library PIN, use the PIN Reset Tool. Instructions to reset it will be emailed to you.
5. Welcome to BCAF! Click a cover to view or borrow a title. Use the navigation menu under AVAILABLE COMICS or the search box to locate specific titles.

You can borrow up to 25 titles for three weeks at a time.

1. Get the Boundless mobile app for Android, iOS, or Kindle Fire. You can also access Boundless in a web browser at sfpl.boundless.baker-taylor.com or through the SFPL Catalog (BiblioCommons).
2. Log in with your 14-digit card number (no dashes or spaces) and PIN/password.
3. Borrow an available title or place a hold on a wait-listed one. You may borrow and reserve up to 25 titles each.

Borrowed titles are available for 21 days and return automatically. Available holds must be checked out within three days.

If you use one of the following apps or devices, please continue reading for additional instructions:

• Nook or Kobo ereader
• EPUB/Adobe Digital Editions

Kindle-formatted ebooks are not available from Boundless; borrow them from Libby instead. For more information, please see What is Boundless?

Additional Help

If you are experiencing a problem that is not related to your library card number and PIN/password, please open a Boundless Support Ticket. If you need to renew an expired library account, please email info@sfpl.org. To reset or create your library PIN/password, please use the PIN Reset Tool.

1. Get the Libby by OverDrive app for Android, iOS or Kindle Fire. You may also access Libby in a web browser at sfpl.overdrive.com, libbyapp.com or through the SFPL Catalog (BiblioCommons). 
2. Sign in with your 14-digit library card number (no dashes or spaces) and PIN/password.
3. Borrow an available title or place a hold on a wait-listed one. You may borrow and reserve up to 25 titles each.

Borrowed titles are available for 21 days and return automatically. Available holds must be checked out within three days.

If you use one of the following apps or devices, please continue reading for additional instructions:

• Kindle ereader
• Kobo ereader
• Nook ereader
• EPUB/Adobe Digital Editions
• macOS Catalina
• Legacy OverDrive app

1. Get the hoopla digital mobile app for Android, iOS or Amazon Fire tablet (video). You can also access hoopla digital in a web browser at hoopladigital.com.
2. Register for a free hoopla digital account. You'll need your library card number and email address.
3. Log into your hoopla digital account.
4. Use the search box to find titles or browse by format.
5. Borrow a title and play it right away.

Hoopla digital is not available for Kindle Paperwhite, Oasis, or similar ereader devices; use Libby instead. For more information, see What is hoopla digital and how do I get started? or click the Help link at hoopladigital.com.

• Get the UDN mobile app. (Android/iOS/PC/Mac)
• How do I use UDN? 
• See UDN Help and Tutorials.

• What is O'Reilly for Public Libraries and how do I get started? 
• How do I use O'Reilly for Public Libraries? (video)
• See O'Reilly for Public Libraries features.
• Safari is now O'Reilly for Public Libraries. (PDF)

• How do I navigate in Skillport Business & Tech Books and Videos? (navigation guide)
• Contact Skillsoft Technical Support (about Skillport content, not SFPL card accounts)

eBook Central by ProQuest

Credible ebook content from scholarly sources, including university presses and other top publishers. This digital resource is provided for all California students from the California State Library.

Nonfiction eBooks from EBSCO

Borrow ebooks covering classic literature, business, technology and other nonfiction subjects. This is a legacy ebook collection, which is no longer updated. If you're new to EBSCO ebooks, see the EBSCO eBook User Guide.

SimplyE Mobile App

SERVICE CHANGE: This subscription will be discontinued on July 1, 2024.

The SimplyE app is a convenient way to get titles from Libby and Axis 360 and thousands of public-domain works via The SimplyE Collection. Get the free SimplyE app (Android/iOS). If you're new to SimplyE, learn how to get started.

The Classics from Open Library

Access over 2.7 million free classic eBooks from the Internet Archive, including great works in the public domain from over 600 libraries around the world.

Open an eBook Support Ticket (Recommended). You may also email or text 415-723-4414. Please provide as many relevant details as possible so that we can assist you. Assistance is available during regular business hours. Due to limited staffing, please allow up to 48 hours for a response.

Have a specific device? See Device Help Guides. 

Forgot your PIN or password? Reset your PIN or password.