Accessing eBooks and Audiobooks
Learn how to use the eBook apps available with your library card!
What is an eBook?
An eBook is a book presented in a digital format which allows it to be read on a computer or smart device such as a tablet or smart phone.
Why read an eBook?
- Accessible Everywhere: Many books can be downloaded on a single device, making it easy to carry around and take up less space, and books can be downloaded from anywhere, meaning you do not have to leave your home to get a new book.
- Accessibility Options: Most reading apps allow for increased font size, changing of the font style, and read-aloud features. Digital book platforms also have a wide selection of audiobooks.
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Interactive Elements: Reading apps also have features where you can highlight text, bookmark pages, take notes, and search for dictionary definitions. You can even search the text and use hyperlinks to access extra information
Where do you get eBooks?
Missouri Libraries 2 Go & Libby
You can borrow eBooks and audiobooks from Missouri Libraries 2 Go collection, or you can use their free app Libby! Created by OverDrive, Libby has access to ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more for free from your local library. Other features of Libby include sending books to your Kindle and downloading ebooks and audiobooks for offline reading, or streaming them to save space.
Borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen-your computer, your phone, your car, even your TV. All you need is a library card. hoopla syncs across all your devices, so you can stream titles immediately or whenever you're in the mood. Most titles can also be downloaded to your phone or tablet. Hoopla offers more content, in more places, than any other digital library platform and it's all FREE thanks to your public library!
You can download and borrow eBooks through EBSCO to read on your computer or reader app. EBSCO eBooks have the added feature of beaing able to download PDF versions of their available books.