eBooks & eAudio
The Digital Library of Illinois (powered by OverDrive) offers eBooks and eAudiobooks free with your library card. Read or listen to books on smartphones, tablets, computers, and eReaders, including Kindle, from the Digital Library of Illinois website or on mobile devices using the Libby app.
Click here to Get Started with OverDrive.
Click here to Download the Libby app.
You are not required to create an account but you do need to sign in to the Digital Library of Illinois. On the Digital Library of Illinois main page, click the “Sign In” button located at the top right, then select Cherry Valley Public Library District from the library drop-down list and enter your library card and PIN. The PIN is the same number you use to access the online catalog. If you are using the Libby app, it will prompt you to choose your library and add your barcode and PIN as part of the setup process.
Click OverDrive Device Profiles to see a snapshot of how popular devices work with OverDrive, including compatible apps or software, compatible formats, and find links to step-by-step getting started articles.
For additional information, click here for the OverDrive help pages.
Discover a world of possibilities with eRead Illinois/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!
Browse the EBSCO Host eBook Collection for non-fiction and classic literature in electronic format. These books cannot be downloaded and can only be read through your internet web browser. Use your library card to access books from outside the library.
AudioFile Magazine, the magazine for people who love audiobooks, is indispensable for anyone who enjoys spoken-word audio. The magazine reviews nearly 400 audiobooks every 60 days, features narrator and author profiles, and award exceptional performances with AudioFile’s Earphones Awards. AudioFile includes public reviews, new releases, and interviews with authors and narrators like Stephen King and Toni Morrison.
AudioFile also hosts the Audie Awards, which recognize distinction in audiobooks and spoken word entertainment, sponsored by the Audio Publishers Association (APA).