Sora FAQ 

How do I access the TSC digital library with Sora?

Visit soraapp.com or download the free Sora app on your personal device and sign-in with your TSC email and password to start borrowing digital books! For more guidance, follow this guide to getting started with Sora. For help logging-in contact helpdesk@theschool.columbia.edu. For help navigating Sora, contact library@theschool.columbia.edu. 

How does it work?

You can borrow up to 3 ebooks or audio books at a time from the TSC Sora collection AND up to 3 ebooks or audio books from the Hudson Valley Library Association Consortium library. You also have unlimited access to hundreds of magazines!

No need to worry about remembering to return your books—titles automatically return at the end of the 2-week lending period. You can renew a book if you'd like more time, or request a hold if a book you want is unavailable. 

Sora automatically syncs reading progress on any device you log-in on. So, if you're reading with Sora on your laptop, and want to read one more chapter before bed on your phone, Sora will know exactly where you left off. You can create lists of books you'd like to read, take notes, keep track of reading progress, download books onto your Kindle, and even earn reading badges. 

What kind of books will I find out Sora?

Like the TSC physical library, Sora has a wide variety of picture books, fiction, and non-fiction books—everything from favorite series like Mercy Watson, Frog and Toad, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and Harry Potter, to classics, new releases, books about science, art, and sports, as well as books with ideas for activities and projects, cook books, and much more. Books are organized into themed "collections," such as Social Justice, Leo's Choice Award books, and much more.

Can I add another library to my Sora account?

Yes! Once you've up for an ecard through you can also add New York, Brooklyn, or Queens Public libraries to your Sora account to access their digital collections all in one place. And don't forget to add the Hudson Valley Libraries Association library too! Find out how to add a library to your Sora account here.