Today is Read An eBook Day! Real books will always be our first love, but eBooks enable you to take stories and books with you on your devices anytime, anywhere! Celebrate eBook access today by checking out an eBook from FDL and explore our amazing digital collection with thousands of titles. Contact the library for help getting started or to change your FDL card PIN.
Axis 360
Use your FDL card and the Axis 360 app to access the eRead Illinois eBook and audiobook collection for children and adults. Axis 360 is compatible with iOS, Android, Windows, Kindle Fire/Fire HD, NOOK, and Kobo devices. Books can be downloaded or streamed and placed on hold. Patrons may have five items checked out at one time, and checked out titles will automatically return at the end of the two-week loan period.
Libby
The Libby app allows users to borrow eBooks and audio-books from the ADML collection on their devices with an FDL card. Libby is available for Android, iOS, Kindle, Windows 10, and some Chromebooks and web browsers. Books can be downloaded or streamed to devices. Libby is recommended for patrons who use one device to browse, download, and read or listen to digital books. If you have a device that’s not compatible with Libby, you can use the OverDrive app to borrow and enjoy the same digital titles instead.
OverDrive
The OverDrive app allows users to borrow eBooks and audio-books from the ADML collection on their devices with an FDL card. OverDrive is compatible with iOS, Windows, Chromebook, Android, Kindle, Kobo, and NOOK tablets. OverDrive is recommended for patrons who like to browse for titles on a computer and use multiple devices for reading digital books. OverDrive also provides accessibility options for visually impaired readers, as well as support for streaming video, options for a multilingual user experience, and settings to block mature content for children and teens.
hoopla digital media
Hoopla is a media streaming platform for eBooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, movies, music, and TV. FDL cardholders may check out up to six items each month and instantly stream content to iOS, Android, Windows, or Fire HDX devices with no holds or late fees. Movies and TV shows can be streamed to mobile devices or smart TVs via Chromecast, AppleTV, AndroidTV, FireTV, or Roku. Parents can also enable KidsMode to filter appropriate content for children. Borrowed titles can be read/played immediately after check out and will return automatically at the end of the lending period.
Tumblebooks
FDL offers Tumblebook collections for all ages. Tumblebooks are streaming collections of eBooks, audiobooks, and read-along picture books that can be accessed in the library or remotely with your FDL card. Books stream instantly with no apps, downloads, or holds needed.
Biblioboard
Biblioboard is a free eBook collection filled with classic literature, local authors, and other digital content. Visit library.biblioboard.com/welcome or download the free app to browse books, videos, or curated collections with no holds, late fees, or borrowing limits.