Go to BIBLIOBOARD then choose from "BiblioBoard Library of Illinois," "biblioboard open access," or "RAILS for Schools."
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USER GUIDE
AMOUNT
Unlimited with no return period
HOW TO ACCESS
- Download files to read, watch, and listen on your Computer or Mobile device
IS THERE AN APP?
Yes, search for "biblioboard" in your app store
Go to CLOUDLIBRARY
lakeforestlibrary.org/cloudlibrary
Borrow FREE eBooks and eAudiobooks. A great source for new and recently published items.
User Guide
Getting Started with the cloudLibrary app
Checkouts
5 checkouts at a time
Loan period of 2 weeks
Borrowed items return automatically
How to access
| ⬤ | App available, search for "cloudlibrary" in your app store |
| ⬤ | Works on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets, Kindle Fire, Nook ... just install the app |
| ⬤ | Works in computer browser |
| ⬤ | No, does not work on Kindle eInk reader |
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USER GUIDE
Getting Started with the Hoopla app
AMOUNT
10 per month (total for Hoopla plus Hoopla Kids Mode)
HOW TO ACCESS
- Computer
- iPhone/iPad
- Android devices
- Apple TV
- Android TV
- Fire TV
- Roku
IS THERE AN APP?
Yes, search for "hoopla" in your app store
Enable Kids Mode to only show kid-appropriate content in your browse and search results.
USER GUIDE
Getting Started with the Hoopla app
AMOUNT
10 per month (total for Hoopla plus Hoopla Kids Mode)
HOW TO ACCESS
- Computer
- iPhone/iPad
- Android devices
- Apple TV
- Android TV
- Fire TV
- Roku
IS THERE AN APP?
Yes, search for "hoopla" in your app store
Inkie.org is a suite of free resources that supports local authors with online creation and publishing tools and allows readers to access locally-produced content.
For authors:
- Create an eBook from your manuscript
- Share your eBook through libraries
- Enter your work in the Inkie annual contest
For readers:
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Go to LIBBY
lakeforestlibrary.org/dlil
A vast collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks available to download through the Libby or OverDrive apps or on your computer.
USER GUIDE
Getting Started with the Libby app
How to Download eBooks to a Kindle
AMOUNT
5 checkouts at a time
HOW TO ACCESS
- Computer
- iPhone/iPad
- Android device
- Kindle
IS THERE AN APP?
Yes, search for "libby" or "overdrive" in your app store
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USER GUIDE
AMOUNT
Unlimited
HOW TO ACCESS
- Download audio files and listen on your Computer or Mobile device
- Add audio files to iTunes
IS THERE AN APP?
Yes, search for "librivox" in your app store
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gutenberg.org
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USER GUIDE
Project Gutenberg mobile device how-to
AMOUNT
Unlimited
HOW TO ACCESS
- Read in your Computer or Mobile browser
- Download EPUB or MOBI files for your mobile device
IS THERE AN APP?
Yes, search for "project gutenberg" in your app store
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