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. Need a library card?
READ: eBooks
Enjoy eBooks on a computer, tablet, or mobile device with your Northbrook Library card.
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 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.
Libby (Digital Library of Illinois)
Largest selection of audiobooks. Works on computers and portable devices. Download the easy-to-use Libby 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
- Libby | Watch a brief how-to video
- Hoopla | Watch a brief how-to video
- Axis 360 | Watch a brief how-to video
Other eReaders
Includes NOOK devices.
Kindle Fire Tablets
- How to install Libby on a Kindle Fire Tablet
- OverDrive | Watch a brief how-to video
- Hoopla | Watch a brief how-to video
- Axis 360 | Watch a brief how-to video