SimplyE
The SimplyE app is a convenient way to access library eBooks and eAudiobooks, as well as thousands of works in the public domain.
What You Need
- Android, iOS (iPad/iPhone/iPod touch), or Kindle Fire device
- SimplyE mobile app (available from your app store)
- Valid Wolfforth Library card and numerical PIN. (contact us if you need to get a card or do not know your pin)
- Stable Internet/WiFi connection
For best results, use the latest operating software on your mobile device.
SimplyE for Android
Compatible DeviceYou will need a Google Play account (Gmail account) and a 64-bit device in order to download the app.
- Recommended: Android 10 API 29 and above
- Minimum: Android 5.0 Lollipop (some users will still have issues if they cannot update their devices)
- Devices Tested: Google Pixel, Nexus 7, Galaxy Note
- Download SimplyE from the Google Play Store and install the free e-reader app on your device.
- Once installed, tap Open from the Pay Store or go to your home screen and tap to open the SimplyE app.
- Select The SimplyE Collection to start reading immediately or Pick Your Library to add your local public library collection. When you add your library, you will be taken directly to the catalog so you can browse what is available.
Log Into SimplyE With Your Library Card
- Tap the Settings tab at the bottom of the left hand menu.
- Tap Accounts.
- Tap the relevant library you wish to log in to.
- Tap the Barcode field and enter your library card number in the barcode field.
- Tap the PIN field and enter your PIN.
- Tap Log In.
- Tap on the menu in the top left corner of the screen and tap Catalog to start browsing and searching for e-books.
Searching & Browsing
To browse titles: Tap Catalog at the bottom of the screen, which will display titles in various categories. Swipe from left to right to view the popular and available books in each category (tap the category titles or More… to view all books in a category). To search for a specific author or title: Tap the search icon in the upper right corner and enter the author or book name. Tap the cover of any book to read its description, or download or reserve it.
Sorting & Filtering Results
When viewing all books in a category, you can sort by Author, Availability, or Collection. You can also sort books in the My Books and Reservations tabs.
Reading E-Books
Once a book is downloaded, tap the Read button. Turn pages by tapping on the right or left edges of the screen. Tap the center of the screen to open the navigation bar. The table of contents can be found in the upper right corner. To exit the title, tap the back arrow (<) in the upper left corner. Tap Aa to access controls for adjusting text style and size, brightness, and contrast.
Accessing New Holds & Borrowed E-Books
In the Reservations and My Books screens, tap the refresh icon in the upper left corner to check for available holds and books you may have checked out from another source. E-books downloaded with another app might not available to view in SimplyE.
Returning E-Books
All borrowed digital titles are automatically returned at the end of their lending periods, so you never have to worry about late fees (exceptions include titles in the public domain, which can stay on your SimplyE bookshelf indefinitely). To return a title early: Go to My Books, tap the title and tap Return.
To browse titles: Tap Catalog at the bottom of the screen, which will display titles in various categories. Swipe from left to right to view the popular and available books in each category (tap the category titles or More… to view all books in a category). To search for a specific author or title: Tap the search icon in the upper right corner and enter the author or book name. Tap the cover of any book to read its description, or download or reserve it.
Sorting & Filtering Results
When viewing all books in a category, you can sort by Author, Availability, or Collection. You can also sort books in the My Books and Reservations tabs.
Reading E-Books
Once a book is downloaded, tap the Read button. Turn pages by tapping on the right or left edges of the screen. Tap the center of the screen to open the navigation bar. The table of contents can be found in the upper right corner. To exit the title, tap the back arrow (<) in the upper left corner. Tap Aa to access controls for adjusting text style and size, brightness, and contrast.
Accessing New Holds & Borrowed E-Books
In the Reservations and My Books screens, tap the refresh icon in the upper left corner to check for available holds and books you may have checked out from another source. E-books downloaded with another app might not available to view in SimplyE.
Returning E-Books
All borrowed digital titles are automatically returned at the end of their lending periods, so you never have to worry about late fees (exceptions include titles in the public domain, which can stay on your SimplyE bookshelf indefinitely). To return a title early: Go to My Books, tap the title and tap Return.
SimplyE for Apple
Compatible DevicesSimplyE Requires An Apple ID And A Device With IOS 8 Or Higher In Order To Download The SimplyE App.
- iPad and iPad mini 5th generation and newer, iPad Air 2 and newer, iPad Pro 3rd generation
- iPhone 6 and newer, iOS 8+
- iPod Touch 5th generation, iOS 8+
- Download SimplyE from the App Store and install the free e-reader app on your device. Once installed, tap open from the App Store or go to your home screen and tap to open the SimplyE app.
- Select The SimplyE Collection to start reading immediately or Pick Your Library to add your local public library collection. When you add your library, you will be taken directly to the catalog so you can browse what is available.
Log Into SimplyE With Your Library Card
- Tap the Settings tab at the bottom right of the screen.
- Tap Accounts
- Tap the respective library account
- Tap Barcode or Username field to enter library card number or username.
- Tap the PIN field and enter your PIN.
- Tap Log In. (Make sure the EULA Acceptance is checked to activate log in button)
- Tap Catalog at the bottom left of the screen to start browsing and searching for e-books.
Searching & Browsing
To browse titles: Tap Catalog at the bottom of the screen, which will display titles in various categories. Swipe from left to right to view the popular and available books in each category (tap the category titles or More… to view all books in a category). To search for a specific author or title: Tap the search icon in the upper right corner and enter the author or book name. Tap the cover of any book to read its description, or download or reserve it.
Sorting & Filtering Results
When viewing all books in a category, you can sort by Author, Availability, or Collection. You can also sort books in the My Books and Reservations tabs.
Reading E-Books
Once a book is downloaded, tap the Read button. Turn pages by tapping on the right or left edges of the screen. Tap the center of the screen to open the navigation bar. The table of contents can be found in the upper right corner. To exit the title, tap the back arrow (<) in the upper left corner. Tap Aa to access controls for adjusting text style and size, brightness, and contrast.
Accessing New Holds & Borrowed E-Books
In the Reservations and My Books screens, tap the refresh icon in the upper left corner to check for available holds and books you may have checked out from another source. E-books downloaded with another app might not available to view in SimplyE.
Returning E-Books
All borrowed digital titles are automatically returned at the end of their lending periods, so you never have to worry about late fees (exceptions include titles in the public domain, which can stay on your SimplyE bookshelf indefinitely). To return a title early: Go to My Books, tap the title and tap Return.
To browse titles: Tap Catalog at the bottom of the screen, which will display titles in various categories. Swipe from left to right to view the popular and available books in each category (tap the category titles or More… to view all books in a category). To search for a specific author or title: Tap the search icon in the upper right corner and enter the author or book name. Tap the cover of any book to read its description, or download or reserve it.
Sorting & Filtering Results
When viewing all books in a category, you can sort by Author, Availability, or Collection. You can also sort books in the My Books and Reservations tabs.
Reading E-Books
Once a book is downloaded, tap the Read button. Turn pages by tapping on the right or left edges of the screen. Tap the center of the screen to open the navigation bar. The table of contents can be found in the upper right corner. To exit the title, tap the back arrow (<) in the upper left corner. Tap Aa to access controls for adjusting text style and size, brightness, and contrast.
Accessing New Holds & Borrowed E-Books
In the Reservations and My Books screens, tap the refresh icon in the upper left corner to check for available holds and books you may have checked out from another source. E-books downloaded with another app might not available to view in SimplyE.
Returning E-Books
All borrowed digital titles are automatically returned at the end of their lending periods, so you never have to worry about late fees (exceptions include titles in the public domain, which can stay on your SimplyE bookshelf indefinitely). To return a title early: Go to My Books, tap the title and tap Return.
Troubleshooting
If you check out and download an e-book in another app (Overdrive or Cloud Library) it will be locked to that app. You will not be able to download the e-book in SimplyE, even though the title appears on your list of checked out items.
If you would like to read the e-book in the SimplyE app, return the item in the Overdrive or Cloud Library app and borrow it again using SimplyE. Be aware that the e-book may be on hold for another patron, and you may have to wait for it to become available again.
If you would like to read the e-book in the SimplyE app, return the item in the Overdrive or Cloud Library app and borrow it again using SimplyE. Be aware that the e-book may be on hold for another patron, and you may have to wait for it to become available again.
If you see a “Download Failed” or “The download could not be completed” message, check to make sure that:
- You are connected to the Internet.
- Your account has not expired. You can check on the status of your card by contacting your library.
- If you checked out the e-book through the catalog or other e-book app, make sure that that the title is not a PDF, Kindle or audiobook.
- You have the latest version of the app.
Adjust Fonts, Contrast, Text Size And Brightness In SimplyE
Adjust The Contrast By Tapping On One Of The Three Available Combinations:
To adjust text size:
To adjust brightness:
- Tap the center or bottom of the screen to bring up the Navigation Bar.
- Tap the Aa (Reader Settings) button (second from the right of the top bar menu).
- Serif
- Sans Serif
- Open Dyslexic
Adjust The Contrast By Tapping On One Of The Three Available Combinations:
- White text on Black background
- Black text on Sepia background
- Black text on White background
To adjust text size:
- Tap the large A to make the text bigger or the smaller A to make the font smaller.
To adjust brightness:
- Drag the slide control to adjust brightness to your preferred setting.
Landscape Mode
Landscape Mode is not supported for smartphones in SimplyE. It is supported for tablet devices in SimplyE version 1.0.0.
Fonts Fail to Adjust in Certain E-Books
Certain ePub files are formatted in a way that prohibits the user from changing the font size.
Blank Pages When Advancing Chapters
You may see blank pages after you finish a chapter in the SimplyE app. Please allow your device to load the chapter before advancing to the next page. If this does not solve the issue close the book by selecting My Books and then select Read.
White Text on Black Background
You may see a book not rendering correctly if the text is set to white and the background to black. Some books in our collection have been formatted to override the user’s background selection. This places white text over a white background. The best way to remedy this issue is to avoid using the black background option on this particular e-book.
Error Message: “Adobe device activations reached”
Contact your library to have your activations reset.
Landscape Mode is not supported for smartphones in SimplyE. It is supported for tablet devices in SimplyE version 1.0.0.
Fonts Fail to Adjust in Certain E-Books
Certain ePub files are formatted in a way that prohibits the user from changing the font size.
Blank Pages When Advancing Chapters
You may see blank pages after you finish a chapter in the SimplyE app. Please allow your device to load the chapter before advancing to the next page. If this does not solve the issue close the book by selecting My Books and then select Read.
White Text on Black Background
You may see a book not rendering correctly if the text is set to white and the background to black. Some books in our collection have been formatted to override the user’s background selection. This places white text over a white background. The best way to remedy this issue is to avoid using the black background option on this particular e-book.
Error Message: “Adobe device activations reached”
Contact your library to have your activations reset.
All digital titles are automatically returned to your the Library at the end of their lending periods, so you never have to worry about late fees. If you’d like to return a title early select Return on your My Books section.