Accessing Digital Books



Yes! Some titles are available digitally. The Palace Project app is a free streamlined application that lends eBooks and eAudiobooks statewide, with thousands of titles for all ages and interests, including a 250th reading list! The app is available for Apple and Android phones and tablets.

School librarians:

  • Reach out to your local library for login information or use the Book Vermont library option and create a Virtual Library Card. Please note: Classroom use is not covered under fair use but individual uses on a shared device are.

Public librarians:

  • Use your local library login information or use the Book Vermont library option and create a Virtual Library Card.

Educators:

  • Reach out to your local library for login information or use the Book Vermont library option and create a Virtual Library Card.

Students:

  • Reach out to your local library for login information or use the Book Vermont library option and create a Virtual Library Card.

Member of the public:

  • Reach out to your local library for login information or use the Book Vermont library option and create a Virtual Library Card.


PDF Step-by-Step Instructions with Visuals


  1. Download the free Palace Project app
  2. Select your library
    1. Type Book Vermont Library into the search bar
    2. Tap it to select it as your Library
  3. Tap Settings (gear icon) 
  4. Tap Libraries
  5. Tap Book Vermont Library
  6. Select "yes" or "allow" to a one-time geolocation to make the card
  7. Tap the Create Card button
  8. Enter your name and email address
  9. Certify that you are at least 13 years old. If you are not, ask to your parent or guardian for help
  10. Create a password to submit the form
  11. Check the email account you entered in the form to get your barcode number
  12. Click the verification link to activate the card


  1. Enter Palace Project app
  2. Tap Settings (gear icon)
  3. Tap Libraries
  4. Tap Book Vermont Library
  5. Enter the barcode number sent in the verification email and the password you created.
  6. Enter the password you created 
  7. Tap Sign in and remain signed in unless you log out
  8. Search the Catalog for the book of your choice. Audiobooks will have headphone icons  
    1. Tap Get to download title
    2. Tap Return when you are done enjoying the book