CCPL Mobile App Downloaded and Working

Yes, folks, I did download the mobile app for the Cuyahoga County Library System yesterday, and it appears to be working. I used it to check the status of a couple of books that I have requested from CCPL. I'm looking forward to using the app to check out the books when they are available to me.

This morning, CCPL sent out this news release to subscribers via e-mail:


Cuyahoga County Public Library is taking convenient borrowing to a whole new level with CCPL Mobile, our new mobile app!
To download CCPL Mobile free from your app store, scan the QR Code below or visit http://ccpl.boopsie.com on your smart phone. With CCPL Mobile you can:

• Check out books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks and other library materials.   
• Search for items in our catalog quickly and with minimal keystrokes. 
• Read item reviews and summaries.
• Access your cardholder account to renew and reserve items.
• Use the GPS-aware locator to find Library branches and hours of operation. 
• Text questions to KnowItNow 24x7.    
• Connect with Cuyahoga County Public Library on Facebook and Twitter. 
• And more...

CCPL Mobile is available free from the app stores of all smart phone and tablet platforms, including Android, BlackBerry, J2ME, Palm OS, Symbian S60, Windows Mobile, iPhone and iPad.

Important note: I did have to download an app for Droid to read the bar code above. I found guidance for doing this on eHow.com at the following address (eHow no doubt has instructions for other smart phones as well):

http://www.ehow.com/how_6014014_scan-barcodes-apps-motorola-droid.html