E-Books

eRead Illinois

Introducing your newest e-reader, the Palace app! Palace allows you to access more of your library’s ebooks and audiobooks in one place. Additionally, enjoy thousands of free titles on the Palace Bookshelf which are yours to keep for as long as you’d like. Download the Palace app for Android or Apple iOS today!

Illinois Reliable Information Sources

At the Illinois Reliable Information Sources (IRIS) every Illinois resident can get free and easy access to valuable information and resources. Find thousands of journals, magazines, e-books, and online databases on various topics, from education and health to business and personal growth. You can search or browse databases alphabetically, by subject, or in a special collection just for K-12 students.

Biblioboard Library

Biblioboard Library is free for Illinois residents. Access is made available through Reaching Across Illinois Library Systems (RAILS). Please choose the RAILS library to view collections. Create a free account to download hundreds of classic texts to your computer or smartphone.

NoveList Plus

A popular and extensive tool for reading recommendations for fiction and non-fiction. Includes audiobook recommendations.

WorldCat

WorldCat is the world’s most comprehensive resource for published and published materials which enable you to find books located outside of our system.