Take the library with you 24/7 using our downloadable eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines. Read and listen at home or on the go using a tablet, smartphone, or computer. These services are only available to Elmwood Park residents.
eBooks and Audiobooks
OverDrive is a collection of eBooks, audiobooks, and streaming video. Media On Demand is a group of libraries that collects materials in OverDrive together. Find popular fiction and non-fiction here for all ages. Consult our instructions for using Media On Demand with the following devices. The new Libby app makes it easier than ever to get started with Android and Apple devices. If you already use the OverDrive app, continue using it or download Libby to give it a try.
Computer or e-ink reader | Android or Apple | Kindle Fire | Kindle e-ink reader
Axis 360 is a collection of eBooks and audiobooks. Many new books are available here, some of which are unique to this service. Consult our instructions for using Axis 360 on these devices:
Android or Apple | Kindle Fire | Computer or e-ink reader
If you use both OverDrive and Axis 360, you can search for eBooks and audiobooks in one place using the library's catalog. Check out eBooks and audiobooks from both services in the same place. Get started with these instructions.
Digital magazines
The library subscribes to dozens of digital magazines including Chicago, Cosmopolitan, Family Circle, Us Weekly, and Vanity Fair. Visit the RBdigital homepage to get started and read magazines in your browser. Look for the RBdigital app on Apple and Android devices. Here are our instructions for downloading and using the app.
Circulating devices
The library has circulating tablets and e-readers. This is a great way to try out our downloadable services if you do not have a device of your own. Devices can be checked out by Elmwood Park residents for three weeks.
Kindle Fire HD
Kindle Paperwhite
Read eBooks from OverDrive on our Kindle Fire HD. Explore our special Kindle collection of popular titles on our Kindle Paperwhite. Have a general question on how to use one of these devices? Just ask us at the Adult Services desk!
