We currently subscribe to two platforms for digital books
1. Libby by Overdrive
We are a member of OMNI (Online Media of Northern Illinois)
Download e-books and audiobooks for free through the Libby app.
What is Libby? Libby is a free reading app created by OverDrive. It is a very user-friendly app and used for borrowing digital books and audiobooks from the library’s OverDrive collection.
- Check out the Overdrive Help Site for any questions, extra training, and aid in navigating the Overdrive database.
- Check out the Getting Started with Libby webpage for instruction on how to begin using the Libby app.
Libby is compatible with Android, Amazon & iOS (Apple) mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets and computers.
Instructions:
2. Boundless by Baker & Taylor
Due to the recent and abrupt closure of Baker & Taylor, the Boundless app that hosts the eRead Illinois collection is being discontinued. While a transition of this size would typically take months, the workers at eRead Illinois are moving quickly to ensure minimal interruption to your use of the eRead Illinois library collection.
In the coming weeks, the entire eRead Illinois collection will be migrated to a new, sustainable
platform: the Palace Project app. Please see the timeline below for more details and what to expect.
| What to Expect | Date | Details |
| Holds Temporarily Suspended | Effective Immediately | Users are no longer able to place new holds on the Boundless App. |
| Existing Holds and Checkout History Will Not Transfer | Effective Immediately | Please note that any outstanding holds and checkout history in the Boundless app will not transfer to The Palace Project app. We recommend making a list of any pending titles. |
| Last Day for Checkout | Sunday, November 2 | This is the final day you can check out any items in the Boundless App. |
| Boundless App Defunct | Monday, November 17 | The Boundless app will stop functioning and be fully retired. |
| Content Transfer Begins | Monday, November 17 | eRead Illinois content will begin transitioning to The Palace Project app. |
| Palace Project App Launch | Tuesday, December 2 | The new Palace Project app will be available for you to download, log in, and enjoy the the eRead Illinois collection again. |
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate this unexpected industry shift. The Yorkville Library and eRead Illinois are committed to making this transition as seamless as possible. Updates and changes will be communicated here and on our other social platforms. For questions, please contact the library.
Inkie.org Library
Check out e-Books from Inkie.org Library’s platform which exclusively features content by Illinois authors, creators, and communities.
The Inkie.org Library is available to everyone in Illinois, courtesy of RAILS, regardless of whether they have a library card. Items on this platform have no holds, no waits, and can be accessed simultaneously.
Inkie also works with the Indie Author Project (IAP) to connect library patrons with great indie-published books, and users can submit their own self-published titles to Inkie to share in the collection.
Formerly known as BiblioBoard.
