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Digital Collection

Biblioboard is a free-to-use eBook service for all residents of Illinois maintained by the Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS). The collection features eBook versions of many classics, as well as a large and growing collection of independent and self-published books.
Comics Plus has unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga — including popular and award-winning titles for every age range and interest. Choose from three collections: Full, Teen, or Children’s.
Flipster has current and back issues of a variety of magazines from top publishers including National Geographic, Condé Nast, Meredith, Bloomberg L.P., and more.
Freading has a selection of eBooks for download or online viewing, including Lonely Planet travel guides, book club picks, SparkNotes study guides, and graphic novels.
Freegal Music has unlimited music streaming and a weekly allotment of free downloads.
On Hoopla, you will find a bit of everything – books, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, and digital comics. In addition to the apps for phones and tablets, some smart TVs and streaming services have Hoopla apps (check your device’s app store).
Kanopy is a streaming service (like Netflix) that offers a variety of movies and video media, including classics, foreign films, documentaries, and award-winning shorts. In addition to the apps for phones and tablets, some smart TVs and streaming services have Kanopy apps (check your device’s app store).
Libby is your resource for downloadable versions of books, audiobooks, and magazines from the Digital Library of Illinois consortium. If you own an Amazon Kindle, most eBook titles can be sent to that device for reading from the Libby app on your phone or tablet.

Wondering why you have to place holds on some digital titles? Learn more about how libraries lend digital materials here.


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