Author: Muse, Joshua

Palace Project - Downloadable Books for all Vermonters
(Libraries that use the Virtual Library Card)
What is the Palace Project App?
A new way to get eBooks and eAudiobooks through your public library! It’s free for patrons and libraries, and offers a wide range of titles.
How Do I Get It?
The app is available on iPhones, iPads, and Android phones and tablets. Find it in the app store under “Palace Project.” Unfortunately, Palace doesn’t currently work with Kindle Fire tablets, black & white eReaders (like Kindle and Kobo), on the web, or on a computer.
What’s in the Collection?
The Department of Libraries collection is meant to be a core collection for Vermonters, with something for everyone, but not everything for everyone. There are 6,400 eBooks and eAudiobooks, along with 1,000 non-English eBooks, and 15,000 public domain titles. It has adult mysteries, kids’ picture books, YA dystopian tales, cookbooks, histories, and more, with a focus on diversity and Vermont stories.
How Do I Login?
You’ll need to have the app on your phone or tablet. Open the app and tap Find Your Library. Start typing your library name, and select it from the list. The first time you check out an item you’ll be asked for your barcode and PIN, but instead you’ll click Create a Card. A pop up will ask to share your location, which is required to create an account. You’ll enter your name, email, and address, create a password, and then click Submit. Next, check your email for a message from Palace. Write down your barcode number, and click the verification link. Back in Palace, enter the barcode (from the email) and the password that you created earlier. You’ll use these for Palace going forward.

How Do I Find Books?
Click the Catalog tab on the bottom, and then scroll down to see the categories of books, like children’s fiction or adult non-fiction. Click a category (like fiction) to see sub-categories (like adventure and mystery). You can limit by eBooks or Audiobooks at the top. Or click the magnifying glass to search for a specific title or author.
How Do I Checkout a Book?
Once you find a book, click the Get button, or place a hold if the book is checked out. The app will start downloading the item immediately. You can find your checked out items by clicking the My Books tab on the bottom. It shows when items are due, and lets you read/listen or return items early.
How do I Read or Listen?
While reading an eBook, swipe left or right to turn the page forward or back. You can also click the three lines with dots to move between chapters, the gear icon to change the font size or background color, and the rightmost icon to make a bookmark.
For Audiobooks, the play/pause button starts and stops, and rewind and fast forward move by 15 seconds. You can also change the playback speed, set a sleep timer, and move between chapters.

What Do You Need?
Library Card & Your Password
Palace Project App
iPhone, iPad, or Android phone or tablet
Currently not compatible with: Kindle Fire, black & white eReaders, or computers.