Hofius Reads

Physical books, ebooks, and audiobooks are available for students & staff to check out! Use the links below to start reading today.

Physical Books

1. Search for books using the Hofius Catalog.

   • Hint - you can search by title, author, topic, or genre!

   • Catalog Search Tips

2. Once you've found a book you want, you have several options:

   • If it's available, check out the book:

     • Before school, during lunch, or after school

     • During class time with a pass from your teacher

     • During your regular ELA library day

   • If the book is unavailable, put the book on hold (print instructions & video instructions). When you receive an email that your hold is ready, come to the library and pick it up from the library makerspace shelves. You may place two holds at a time and may have up to three physical books on your account at a time.

3. When you're finished with the book, return it to the book return in the library desk.

Ebooks & Audiobooks - Read or listen on a Chromebook or other personal device

1. Log in to Klein's Intermediate Sora (Overdrive). (Staff can access Elementary & High School as well.)

   • Student Log In Instructions

   • Staff Log In Instructions

2. Search for books.

   • Hint - you can search by title, author, topic, or genre! You can also browse using the Collections and Subjects tabs near the top.

3. If a book is available, click Borrow. If the book is currently unavailable, click Place a Hold.

4. To read the book on your Chromebook, go to your Shelf (bottom of screen) and then Open book.

   • How to Check Out & Read on your Chromebook

5. You can also read these ebooks and audiobooks on a personal device!

   • Personal Device Instructions

   • Sora App Instructions

6. If you finish your book early, please follow these instructions to return the book so someone else can read it!

7. Do you want even more free ebooks & audiobooks? Follow these instructions to add the Harris County Public Library Sora collection to your account!

Harris County Public Library

Looking for even more variety? The Harris County Public Library has even more books, ebooks, and audiobooks that you can check out and read for FREE!

• Sing up for a FREE Digital Library Card to receive free, instant access to their digital resources including OverDrive, Tumblebooks, Kanopy, Flipster, and so much more. (Under 13? Get an adult family member to help you!)

• Already have an HCPL Library Card? Use it to access these same resources!