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Open eBooks

Open eBooks

by The New York Public Library

30 ratings
63 reviews
📚 Education
📚 Books

Archived App (Last seen on 29 Aug 2025)

This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 12, 2015
  • August 11, 2025

Developer

The New York Public Library
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About

This app provides students with free access to a library of ebook titles. It aims to cultivate a love of reading in a safe, ad-free, and privacy-focused environment. Access is granted through educational institutions.

✓Free ebook access
✓Safe reading environment
✓No personal data collection
✓No in-app purchases
✓Ad-free experience
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What's New in Open eBooks

3.2.1

August 11, 2025

Updated FAQ

User reviews

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I read a book here every day and I love it

Love it❤️
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Add more schools

I ended up deleting the app because my school isn't in it. I wanted to have it because I love reading, but most ebooks cost money.
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Response from developer

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Your input is valuable to us, and helps us work towards improving Open eBooks. This program is only available to students attending Title I Schoolwide Programs and other qualifying groups. For more information about school eligibility, please visit https://www.openebooks.org/faq#registration_and_eligibility. Feel free to email us at info@openebooks.org with any additional eligibility questions.

Get the full series

I haven’t looked very hard but two series that I have read don’t have all the books. For example, the scarlet rose. All they have is book 2 and 3 but there are 5 books! I like this series but I can’t read it all. I don’t even know how it started!
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Response from developer

Thank you for taking time to leave us a review. Your input is valuable to us, and helps us work towards improving Open eBooks. We will look to include the rest of the Scarlet Rose series in our next request to our publisher partners. Participating publishers generously donate titles to Open eBooks with consideration to requests, but it's not always possible for us to obtain requested titles. We invite you to experience Open eBooks 3.0.0! Released in March 2024, it features a streamlined user interface, genre browsing, enhanced accessibility, and over 1,000+ new titles. Learn more at https://www.openebooks.org.

Pretty Good but…

I like this app, it is really good but I don’t know if it is my phone or the app, but nothing is loading in on it. I open the app because my dad has my real books, and nothing is loading in. I don’t know if it is the app or my phone but I hope it gets fixed. Other than that, this app is really good!
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Response from developer

Hi ADDITHEHAWK. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Your input is valuable to us, and helps us work towards improving Open eBooks. I’d like to invite you to try the newest version of Open eBooks 3.0.0, just released in March, 2024. For more information about Open eBooks, eligibility requirements, and how to access the collection via our educational partners, please visit https://www.openebooks.org/faq. Open eBooks 3.0.0 Highlights: New streamlined interface for improved user experience New browse by genre book discovery feature Improved accessibility for personalized reading comfort Increased support for graphic novels and picture books Over 1,000 newly added titles from participating publisher partners

Glitchy

I really love this app, and I would have given 5 stars, but the app has already removed books from my account twice, and when I download them again, I am put back to the beginning of the book. There is no option to go to a particular page, which is frustrating and forces me to go one page at a time to get back to where I left off. Please fix with next update.
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FAQ

What is Open eBooks?

Open eBooks is a service that provides free ebook titles to students. Its mission is to foster a love of reading by offering a safe and private digital library for students to access on their devices.

How do I get access to Open eBooks?

Access to Open eBooks is typically granted through educational institutions. Teachers, school administrators, and librarians can learn about the registration process for obtaining credentials on the official Open eBooks website.

Is Open eBooks free to use?

Yes, Open eBooks is completely free for students to use. The app does not collect personal data, sell books, support in-app purchases, or generate any profit. Its focus is solely on providing reading material.

What makes Open eBooks different from other ebook apps?

Open eBooks is unique because it is solely focused on the reading experience. It does not collect, store, or sell user data, nor does it feature any in-app purchases or advertisements, ensuring a distraction-free and private environment for young readers.

What kind of books are available on Open eBooks?

The app offers a variety of ebook titles for students to read. While the description doesn't specify genres, the focus is on providing content that helps students develop a relationship with reading on their own terms.