The library offers several options for checking out and using eBooks and eAudiobooks with your Northbrook Library card. Need one-on-one help? Fill out our Tech Help form and we'll get in touch with you to set up an appointment.

Note: While the library is closed, we are able to issue temporary library cards to anyone with a Northbrook address, including unincorporated areas. Get a temporary library card.

READ: eBooks

Enjoy eBooks on a computer, tablet, or mobile device with your Northbrook Library card.

OverDrive/Libby (Digital Library of Illinois)

Largest selection of eBooks you can read on your computer or portable device. Download the easy-to-use Libby app or use the OverDrive app for access on your mobile device. Compatible with Kindle eReaders. 

Hoopla

Smallest selection of eBooks available. Works on computers and portable devices. Not compatible with Kindle eReaders or other eReaders

Axis 360 (Kids)

Largest collection of eBooks for kids (no teen or adult titles). Works on computers and portable devices. An Axis 360 app is available for iOS, Android, and certain Amazon devices.

LISTEN: eAudio

Enjoy eAudibooks on a computer, tablet, or mobile device with your Northbrook Library card. Sorry, eAudiobooks are not compatible with Kindle eReaders or other eReaders.

OverDrive/Libby (Digital Library of Illinois)

Largest selection of audiobooks. Works on computers and portable devices. Download the easy-to-use Libby app or use the OverDrive app for access on your mobile device.

Hoopla

Smallest selection of audiobooks available. Works on computers and portable devices.

Axis 360 (Kids)

Largest collection of audiobooks for kids (no teen or adult titles). Works on computers and portable devices. An Axis 360 app is available for iOS, Android, and certain Amazon devices.

Get Instructions by Device:

For Tablets & Smartphones

Other eReaders

Includes all NOOK devices except the 2016 NOOK tablet

NOOK GlowLight Plus

Be sure to create an Adobe ID first

Kindle Fire Tablets

Kindle eReaders