DIGITAL RESOURCES
Free Choices For Digital Resources With Your Library Card! Below is further information on all of the different platforms available to Eureka Public Library District card holders. You will need to know your library card number and PIN. If you do not know your PIN, please send an email with your name and phone number to [email protected]. When the library is open, staff provides eReader tech help by appointment. Call us at 309.467.2922 to set up an appointment with a staff member. Bring your fully charged device and all of your device passwords to the appointment. |
BOUNDLESS | eBooks, eAudiobooks
Is there a checkout limit?
You can download up to 5 items per library card at a time. How do i get logged in?
Download the Boundless app from iTunes, Google Play, or Amazon or Open our Boundless URL in a browser (skip steps 1 - 4)
Additional info
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Discover a world of possibilities with Boundless, an extensive collection of eBooks, audio and digital media. Whether you’re an avid reader or someone who listens to audio at 2x speed, Boundless is your gateway to the best in digital content and programming. Access our digital library from the comfort of your own device, so you can read, learn and explore wherever you are. The My Shelf feature is a personalized page for all of your checkouts. You can also view specially curated carousels and content based on your reading activities and interests. With insights, goals and badges, you can set personal reading goals, track your progress and earn badges! Boundless makes it easy for the whole family to get involved in reading. Once you download the app or use the web version, you can create user profiles within your account. Sign up all members of your family with teen and kid friendly experiences! Key Features
All you need to access Boundless is your library card! Download the free app in your preferred app store today! |
FREADING | eBooks
Is there a checkout limit?
Patrons can check out up to 3 books per week. How do i get logged in?
Additional info
How to download an eBook from Freading on your home computer:Downloading an eBook (EPUB format) from Freading will allow you to read the book while not connected to the internet. In order to read the EPUB, you will also first need to install Adobe Digital Editions on your computer:
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Freading is an ebook platform used by libraries around the globe. Cardholders can browse and borrow from Freading’s vast selection of ebooks from leading publishers in every genre and in 29 languages.
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FREEGAL | Music
Is there a Streaming or Download limit?
You can stream an UNLIMITED number of hours each day and download up to 5 songs a week. How do i get logged in?
Additional info
Learn more:
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Free, legal music downloads are available with your Eureka Public Library card and PIN.
Freegal highlights:
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HOOPLA | eBooks, eAudiobooks, Music, Streaming Video, & more!
Is there a checkout limit?
You can download up to 6 items per library card per month. How do i get logged in?
Additional info
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Enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics and manga, music, movies, TV, and more—all with no waiting! Sign up for hoopla with your EPLD card at hoopladigital.com or download the hoopla app from your device’s app store. With hoopla’s Instant collection, every title you see is available instantly. Just click or tap to borrow and start enjoying immediately. It works on smart devices or in your computer’s browser, so you can start on one device and pick up where you left off on another. You can stream titles or even download them for offline use if you’re going to be away from Wi-Fi |
INKIE.ORG LIBRARY | eBooks
RAILS is refocusing the content that is available on the BiblioBoard platform and rebranding it as Inkie.org Library. The revised platform will exclusively feature content by Illinois authors, creators, and communities. Collections will include the Indie Illinois eBook collection and the RAILS Community Collections multimedia anthologies.
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KANOPY | Streaming Video
Is there a viewing limit?
Each patron receives 30 tickets per month. Tickets do no roll over and are reset the first day of each month.
How do i get logged in?
To get started:
Additional info
Need help? Visit Kanopy's Help page for how-to information: https://help.kanopy.com/en-us/home.htm |
Free video streaming service for library card holders!Kanopy is a video streaming platform for libraries. Kanopy offers over 30,000 films—one of the largest film databases for libraries globally. Films come from over 1,000 top producers and distributers such as Janus Films (Criterion Collection), Frederick Wiseman (“Ex Libris”), Magnolia Pictures, Paramount Pictures (only selected Hollywood studio movies), Weston Woods, GKIDS, Women Make Movies, The Great Courses, PBS, Kino Lorber, Samuel Goldwyn Films, and many more. Over 60 percent of Kanopy’s content is exclusive and only available on Kanopy. There are dozens of new releases launched weekly.
There are also hundreds of films for kids and popular animated book titles as well as a number of films and documentaries perfect for homeschool use within the Kanopy Kids portion of the site. This provides educational content such as Sesame Street, Arthur, and language learning series. |
LIBBY | eBooks, eAudiobooks, Magazines
Is there a checkout limit?
You can download up to 5 items per library card at a time. How do i get logged in?
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You can even send and read your borrowed eBooks to your Kindle eReader (U.S. only)! It’s free and easy to get started for new users and a streamlined experience for current OverDrive app users. Learn more at: overdrive.com/apps/libby/.
We are thrilled to announce that we now have access to even more digital magazines through Overdrive! Magazines have no wait lists or holds, do not count towards checkout limits, and provide readers the option to renew their selections. Readers can also download magazines on Libby for offline use.
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NEWSBANK | Newspapers
America's News - 2022 Edition by NewsBank
Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S., including Peoria Journal Star. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device. Patrons must use a Eureka Public Library card and pin in order to access the site. Click on the image below to go to America's News by NewsBank: |
Peoria Journal Star Collection
Explore Peoria history through local news, events and people with Peoria Journal Star Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device. Patrons must use a Eureka Public Library card and pin in order to access the site. Click on the image to go to the Peoria Journal Star Collection: |
If you need help using this resource, NewsBank also has some handy guides and videos to help!
America's News user guide:
https://www.newsbank.com/sites/default/files/PDF/NewsBank-AmericasNews-UserGuide.pdf
Tips on searching the collection:
https://www.newsbank.com/sites/default/files/PDF/NewsBankSearchTips.pdf
Video tutorials:
https://www.newsbank.com/videos?qt-video_gallery_tabs=1#qt-video_gallery_tabs
America's News user guide:
https://www.newsbank.com/sites/default/files/PDF/NewsBank-AmericasNews-UserGuide.pdf
Tips on searching the collection:
https://www.newsbank.com/sites/default/files/PDF/NewsBankSearchTips.pdf
Video tutorials:
https://www.newsbank.com/videos?qt-video_gallery_tabs=1#qt-video_gallery_tabs