eLibrary
Quick Start: eAudiobooks
- eAudiobook directions for iPod & MP3 players
- eAudiobook directions for Mobile Devices – Smartphones and Tablets
Getting Started: eAudiobook and Device Help
Digital Library of Illinois (DLIL) / OverDrive / Libby
- Getting Started with OverDrive
- Get Help with eAudiobooks
- Troubleshooting Help for Specific Devices
- Libby App Help
- OverDrive App Help
- OverDrive Help Videos
- Device Profiles – gives a snapshot of how popular devices can be used with digital titles from the OverDrive-powered library. Each profile lists recommended software and/or apps, compatible formats, and links to articles and videos containing step-by-step instructions to help you get started.
Hoopla
- Hoopla FAQs and Device Help – find answers to general questions plus information about supported devices.
cloudLibrary
EPL has discontinued our subscription for the CloudLibrary service. EPL users will no longer be able to access the CloudLibrary platform beginning May 31, 2025. We encourage users to use the Libby platform for ebook and eaudiobook access.
- FAQs and Device Help – find answers to general question plus information about supported devices.
Device Reviews
- Consumer Reports
Just click the link above to search.
Checkout Rules
Enjoy expanded access to digital materials. Check out the updated loan rules here.
| Loan Period | Limit | Always Available | Renewals | EPL cardholders only | |
| cloudLibrary | 2 weeks | 5 items at a time |
No | No | Yes |
| Hoopla | 3 weeks | 10 items per month |
Yes | No | Yes |
| DLIL | 1,2, or 3 weeks | 5 items at a time |
No | Yes, if no waiting list |
Yes |
Other Free eAudiobooks Sites
- Loyal Books Thousands of free downloadable audio books that can be downloaded to portable audio players
- Project Gutenberg Offers more than 33,000 free books that work with all portable audio players. Classic titles and public domain works will be found through this site. Requires no registration
Questions? Comments? Contact us at 630-279-8696 or reference@elmlib.org
