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The library offers numerous types of items which can be checked out and downloaded or viewed online.
Select a digital collection below to get started.
Digital Downloads - Getting Started
 Access to digital material is available through the Digital Downloads – A Library Collaboration website.
You will need a valid library card and free software for the computer and/or device on which you wish to use the items you download. See the links below to learn more.
Please note that digital downloads can be enjoyed at home, at work, or when you travel, but are generally not for use on the computers in the library.
Log into the Digital Downloads website to get started.
Always log in first for access to the entire collection. We have purchased more copies of popular titles and added new titles only available to Greene County Public Library patrons. You must log in to see all available titles.
Helpful Links
Video Tutorials
Looking for a library compatible ebook reader? Try Consumer Reports, CNET, or PC Magazine for the latest reviews and pricing.
Recent Items Available for Download - RSS Feeds
In a continuous effort to provide a robust and secure server platform, Digital Downloads - A Library Collaboration may not be available the third Thursday of every month, from 6:00 am - 8:00 am (Eastern Time) during their monthly maintenance window to allow for systems maintenance.
OneClickdigital Audiobooks
Download audiobooks for your mobile device. All titles are iPod compatible and are always available with no waiting. The collection includes thousands of fiction and non-fiction titles.
You will need to create an account to get started. Some devices may not be supported. For more information, visit OneClickdigital Help.
Downloading & Transferring Audiobooks to your Device
- Windows Users: Download the OneClickDigital MediaManager
We recommend that most Windows users select to use the OneClickdigital Media Manager as their method to download audiobooks and transfer them onto their portable devices.
If you choose the “Use Manual Download” method, when checking out a title, you will be asked where to save the file. Choose a location on your computer to save the file and the audiobook will be downloaded as a .Zip file.
After creating your account, go to My Account - Preferences to your portable device type. If using any Apple device or iPod, select Apple Device, for any other device select “Other”.
- MAC Users: After creating your account, go to My Account - Preferences. Under Generic Preferences, change DRM (Digital Rights Management) to - Unencrypted. Under OneClick digital Media Manager Preferences, change Set Use OneClickdigital Media Manager as my default player to No. Click Checkout Now! to download an audiobook. Open iTunes and add the MP3 files to your iTunes Library.
Compatible Devices
Most MP3 players will work with OneClickdigital, as will iPads and some Android tablets. You can use any portable MP3 player supporting WMA (Windows Media Audio) and EMP3 (encrypted MPEG Audio Level III) formats. For information about device compatibility, visit the Device Help.
Helpful Links
Disney Digital Books
 The Disney Digital Books on computer screens collection offers nearly 700 classic and new titles with lovable characters, including Mickey Mouse, Winnie the Pooh, Disney Princesses, Hannah Montana and many more.
There is a variety of titles available at every skill level, so kids of all ages can read along. Use Disney’s magic pen to turn pages, hear words pronounced, find definitions, and access additional help. The digital books are "always available" for simultaneous use and can be checked out instantly.
Disney Digital Books Requirements:
- a Windows or Mac computer connected to the internet
- a library card for access to the Digital Downloads site
Please note that the Disney Digital book titles are for use only on computers and can't be downloaded to an ereader.
Check out a Disney Digital Book »
BookFlix - Video Storybooks
Scholastic BookFlix is an online literacy resource for children in grades PreK-3 that pairs classic video storybooks with related non-fiction books to build a love of reading and learning.
Watch a video storybook online now!
BookFlix Features
- 80 classic video storybooks each paired with a related nonfiction eBook.
- Read-aloud supports so students can hear each book narrated and also hear definitions of key words and directions for each activity read aloud.
- Educational games and activities so children can show what they have learned.
- Safe, age-appropriate web links selected by Scholastic’s editors so kids can extend their learning on a topic.
- Meet the author section to learn more about the author of each fiction book.
- Lesson plans for each fiction/non-fiction pair.
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