E-books & Digital Downloads
Download or stream books, movies and more from your computer, smartphone or tablet with our digital collection. Need help using one of these services? Check out Niche Academy for easy-to-follow guides.
APPS
Borrow a Device
Tablets are available for check out at the Adult Services Desk. Call 847.459.4100, ext. 3, for more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hoopla
What’s in it
Audiobooks, comics, e-books, movies, music, TV shows
How Many Checkouts?
25 per month (quantity may change due to library closures or holiday offerings)
Checkout Length?
Audio, Comics, E-books Music: 21 days
Movies, TV Shows: 3 days
How do I use it?
Mobile App, Amazon Fire, Roku, Web Browser
OverDrive/Libby
What’s in it
Audiobooks, Comics, E-books, Magazines
How Many Checkouts?
15 per month, 10 holds
Checkout Length?
7/14 days (some titles may have varying availability)
How do I use it?
Mobile App, Kindle (Audiobooks not available on Paper White)
Cloud Library
What’s in it
Audiobooks, E-books
How Many Checkouts?
15 at a time, 10 holds
Checkout Length?
21 days
How do I use it?
Mobile App, Web Browser
Kanopy
What’s in it
Movies
How Many Checkouts?
10 per month
Checkout Length?
3 days
How do I use it?
Mobile App, Amazon Fire, Roku, Web Browser
Freading
What’s in it
E-books
How Many Checkouts?
9 per week
Checkout Length?
14 days
How do I use it?
Mobile App, Web Browser