eBooks (books read on screen) |
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cloudLibrary (previously 3M) - bestsellers, larger publishers. Instructions |
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Enki Library - great variety, includes self-published. Instructions |
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Freading - no holds, large collection. Instructions |
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eAudiobooks (books listened to) |
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cloudlibrary (previously on RBdigital) fiction & popular nonfiction for all ages. Instructions |
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Looking for multi-use audiobooks? |
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BookFlix - storybooks with a nonfiction ebook. Instructions |
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Britannica E-STAX - nonfiction eBooks (PreK-grade 9), unlimited access. Instructions |
Recommended Free Sites |
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Project Gutenberg - eBooks in the public domain. Look here if you want a classic. Read in browser or download to device. |
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Internet Archive - print books converted to eBooks that can be checked out with a free archive.org account. | |
LibriVox - audio version of books in the public domain, read by volunteer narrators. Listen in browser or download. |
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Unite for Literacy - picture eBooks with audio. Audio can be played in several languages. |
Service | Loan period | Renewals | Holds | Early Return | Max # of checkouts |
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cloudLibrary | 14 days | Yes, if no holds | Yes | Yes | 5 at a time |
Enki Library | 21 days | No | Yes | Yes | 10 at a time |
Freading | 14 days, | No | No (all titles always available) | n/a | 5 per week (unused checkouts roll over for 4 weeks) |
Britannica E-STAX | Always available; no restrictions on school use | ||||
Scholastic BookFlix | Always available; no curriculum use by or within schools |