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Enjoy eBooks and eAudiobooks on a computer, tablet or phone with your Schaumburg Library card. We have thousands of titles for adults, children and teens; search our catalog or go directly to your favorite service below.

Need help? Call our eMedia Help Line at (847) 923-3187 or send an email to @email.

eBooks and eAudiobooks

Hoopla

Instantly stream or download videos (movies and TV shows), music, eAudiobooks, eBooks and comics. Note: As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the checkout limit has been extended to 20 per month. Download the Hoopla app for access on your device. Get help with Hoopla.

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OverDrive (Digital Library of Illinois)

Browse our largest collection of fiction and nonfiction eBooks and eAudiobooks for all ages. Find eMagazines, including popular titles like the Economist, Newsweek and US Weekly.

Download the easy-to-use Libby app, or use the standard OverDrive app for access on your mobile device. If you use a Kindle black-and-white e-ink reader, this is the service for you. Get help with OverDrive.

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Axis360 (eReadIllinois)

Find more fiction and nonfiction eBooks and eAudiobooks for all ages, often with shorter wait times than OverDrive. Download the Axis360 app for easy access on your mobile device. Get help with Axis360.

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Special eBook Collections

O'Reilly (formerly Safari Books Online)

Access complete books and in-depth training videos all about technology topics.

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Biblioboard

Read eBooks available anytime to anyone in the state of Illinois. Unlimited checkouts and no return periods means instant access to all titles all the time. Create an account for offline reading. Download the app for iOS or Android.

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