EBOOKS & EAUDIOBOOKS

Free Choices For eBooks With Your Library Card!
Below is further information on eBook 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 directorepld@gmail.com.

When the library is open, staff provides eBook 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.

Looking for additional online resources for kids? Click the button below!

Kids Online Resources

• Libby
• Axis360
• Freading
• Inkie.org Library

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Alliance Digital Media Library (ADML) allows library patrons to borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. 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/.

• You can download up to 5 items per library card at a time.
• Download the free Libby By Overdrive app from your app store or through the provided links.
• Follow the prompts (selecting Eureka Public Library District, entering your library card number [D66---] and PIN). Start exploring!
• For brief video tutorial on how to use Libby, visit https://help.overdrive.com/en-us/9709.html.
• If you have a Windows computer or laptop, visit https://help.overdrive.com/en-us/9995.html.
• If you have a Mac, visit https://help.overdrive.com/en-us/9994.html.

Download the Libby app for your device:

NOTICE: Axis360 will be transitioning to a brand new app called Boundless on September 26/27, 2023.

eRead Illinois is a state-wide resource available for eBooks and eAudiobooks through the Axis360 app.

• Books can be downloaded to an eReader, tablet, smartphone, or computer.
• You can download up to 5 items per library card at a time.
• Download the free Axis360 app from your app store or through the links below.
• Follow the prompts (selecting Eureka Public Library District, entering your library card number [D66---] and PIN). Start exploring!
• For assistance on how to navigate Axis360, visit https://bakerandtaylor.force.com/axis360/s/​.
• If you have a Kindle device, visit the following link for additional information https://bakerandtaylor.force.com/axis360/s/topic/0TO340000008zEaGAI/android-kindle-fire?tabset-9dacc=2.​

Download the Axis360 app for your device:

Freading offers a variety of downloadable eBooks.

• Books can be downloaded to an eReader, tablet, smartphone, or computer.
• Patrons can check out up to 3 books per week.
• Download the free Freading app from your app store or through the links below.
• Enter Eureka Public Library District, your library card number [D66---] and PIN. Start exploring!
• ​If you would like to download ebooks to your home computer, click below for instructions.

HOme Computer instructions

Download the Freading app for your device:

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.

• There is no limit on simultaneous use; items can be read by 1 or 100 patrons at the same time. This means no hold queues and no waiting for titles!
• Access content on your computer or download the free BiblioBoard app from your app store or through the links below.
• RAILS Community Collections include unique content curated by individual libraries, such as digital portfolios, albums from local musicians, and pictures and books from local archives.

Download the BiblioBoard app for your device: