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Scholastic BookFlix pairs video storybooks with real-world information to help new readers build a love of reading and learning. Also includes interactive games to help build vocabulary and improve literacy.

View a tutorial on YouTube: English | Spanish

Comics Plus is a digital platform that provides unlimited, simultaneous access to a vast collection of graphic novels, comic books, and manga. With titles spanning diverse genres and age groups—from children’s comics to teen and adult graphic novels—Comics Plus caters to readers of all interests and reading levels. The user-friendly interface allows patrons to read on-demand without wait times or holds, making it easy to discover new series or dive into favorites. Accessible through your library on any device, Comics Plus is a fantastic resource for fans of visual storytelling, promoting literacy through engaging, illustrated narratives.

Download ebooks and audiobooks to your computer or  mobile device using the Libby app.

View a tutorial on YouTube: English | Spanish More tutorials: Reading/Listening in a Web Browser

Search and view the full text of eBooks on a variety of subjects.

Choose from hundreds of thousands of movies, full music albums, ebooks, audiobooks and more.  EPL cardholders can checkout 4 items per month from hoopla. New to hoopla? Read our complete, step-by-step guide to getting started with hoopla.  View a tutorial on YouTube: English | Spanish More tutorials: Finding Children’s Materials | Finding ebooks in different languages | Reading/Listening in a Web Browser

“Inkie.org” is a suite of resources – available to everyone in Illinois at no charge – that supports local authors with online creation and publishing tools and allows readers to access locally-produced content.

Libby is the app used to access ebook and eaudiobook content from the Digital Library of Illinois.  A service of Overdrive.

TumbleBooks is an online tool for reading where kids can listen to books, read along, and play games. View a tutorial on YouTube: English | Spanish