Digital books are the digital versions of print books, and include downloadable audio books for listening and eBooks for on-screen reading. Use these resources to download ebooks, audiobooks and music— compatible with many mobile devices.

Digital Downloads

Through the Online Media of Northern Illinois (OMNI), download audiobook and eBook titles to your computer and transfer to your mobile devices, 24/7.  Choose from thousands of popular and educational titles in virtually every subject.  You will need to download software to get started, and some eReaders are not compatible with OverDrive consule.  To see if your device is library compatible, visit OverDrive's list of Compatible eBook Devices.  Find out more about different devices here.

NEW! Now compatible with the Amazon Kindle! Read more here...

Software

Audiobooks

To download audiobooks on your computer, you need the Overdrive Media Console.  To download and install Overdrive Media Console, click here.

E-Books

To download eBooks on your computer, you need Adobe® Digital Editions. To download and install Adobe® Digital Editions, click here.  For more Adobe® Digital Editions help, click here.

More Information

Learn more about the different audiobook and eBook formats here.

For more information, visit the Digital Downloads Help Page and FAQs.

For OverDrive video tutorials, click here.

For instruction on how to return Adobe® Digital Editions e-books early, click here.

For digital download check-out questions, click here.

Project Gutenberg

Project Gutenberg is a collection of over 36,000 free e-books, you can download to your computer, Kindle, Nook, Kobo, Android, iOS or other portable devices.  Founded in 1971, Project Gutenberg is the first eBook collection, and includes classic fiction and non-fiction titles in the public domain from a variety of popular genres.  The e-books are also avaliable in various languages, including French, German, Portuguese, Dutch and Chinese.  Click here to go to Project Gutenberg. For additional how-to help, click here. 

Freegal
Download 3 free MP3s a week from the Sony Music Entertainment Catalog.  Compatible with all devices, you keep the music you download, without needing to install any software to your computer.  Includes artists such as Rihanna, the Glee cast, Kenny Chesney, Pink and many more!  Freegal is for use outside the library, and all you need is your library card!

Kids e-Books

TumbleBook Library
TumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books. TumbleBooks are created by taking existing picture books, adding animation, sound, music and narration to produce an electronic picture book which you can read, or have read to you*. There are even books in French and Spanish! In addition to the books, the collection includes:

• TumbleQuizzes: Reading comprehension quizzes
  TumblePuzzles: Educational games and puzzles
  TumbleResources: Teacher resources
  Classics

No username and password are required.  All you need is the Flash 6 plug-in which is preloaded on all library computers and most home computers. If you are unable to view the TumbleBooks at home, you can download the plug-in for FREE here.

* If you want to listen to sound, music and narration in the library, you must bring your own headphones, or you can purchase headphones or earbuds for $1 at either library location.

TrueFlix
Read Kids Books Online!  TrueFlix allows students to read Scholastic science and social studies books online, including content on the human body, space and  ancient civilizations.  All of the titles are supported with related content featuring videos, audio, images, text, lesson plans and  activity centers.  TrueFlix can be used in and outside the library, and all you need is your library card and pin number (the last 4 digits of your library card).