eBooks

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Libby is a reading app for accessing digital content from the library's OverDrive collection. Libby is highly recommended if you're new to digital borrowing. It is available on Google Play and the Apple App Store.

 

 

 

 

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Introducing your newest e-reader, The Palace Project app! Palace allows you to access more of your library’s ebooks and audiobooks in one place. Additionally, enjoy thousands of free titles on the Palace Bookshelf which are yours to keep for as long as you’d like. Download the Palace app for Android or Apple iOS today!

How do I get started with The Palace Project?

  1. Download the Palace Project app
  2. Tap "Find Your Library" and type Edwards River Public Library
  3. Browse available titles or search for specific titles.
  4. When you're ready to borrow, select the desired title. After choosing to get or reserve a title, you will be prompted to sign in with your library barcode number and 4 digit PIN.
  5. Enjoy!
Guide for using The Palace Project app: Download, connect to a library, browse titles, borrow, and read/either listen.

All you need to access Libby and The Palace Project is your library card and PIN. Contact the library if you need assistance. 

Access The Palace Project via our Palace Web Catalog! You can view the catalog, borrow materials, place holds, and read within your web browser.

To access the web catalog:

  1. Click on your library’s URL 
  2. Click on “Sign In”
  3. Enter your Barcode and PIN/Password and click “Login”
  4. Browse or search for an item to checkout
  5. Click on “Borrow this book” to checkout or “Reserve this book” to place on hold
  6. Click “Read Online” to read in the browser or find your library in the Palace app on your mobile device to read in app
  7. To see all items checked out and on hold in the web catalog, go to the “My Books” tab

Biblioboard/Inkie.org :Through RAILS’ partnership with BiblioLabs, any Illinois resident has access to thousands of e-resources free of charge and without needing a login or library card. Items on the BiblioBoard platform have no holds or waiting for titles and can be read by multiple users at the same time. See more information.

Create a Login - You don't need to create a login to use Biblioboard but it is suggested so if you travel outside of Illinois you can see use Biblioboard.  Using your login you can save your favorites, download content, and create bookmarks.