E-books

cloudLibraryThe largest collection of e-books available to with your library card includes fiction and nonfiction for all ages and interests. Works with most devices (tablets, smartphones, and Nooks). The cloudLibrary app gives you access to thousands of titles from other libraries through a multi-library partnership. No borrowing limits.

Hoopla Digital​​Thousands of e-books, comics, and manga—no wait. Fiction and nonfiction for all ages and interests. Borrow up to 15 titles total per month per card. 

Libby / OverDrive ​E-books, including best sellers and award winners, including lots of e-books and audiobooks for kids and teens. The Libby app provides more features than the original OverDrive app, but both work with most devices. Kindle Paperwhite users, this is the e-book platform that works with your e-reader. No borrowing limits. 

Gale E-books: Gale Virtual Reference Library Reference books including encyclopedias and subject-specific nonfiction works on business, film/TV, history, literary criticism, multicultural studies, music, religion, social science, and sports, plus biographies. No borrowing limits.

BiblioboardE-books for all ages... and there's no wait, which makes this collection great for reading groups and book clubs. You'll find fiction, nonfiction, comics, graphic novels, a huge collection of classics, and books by Illinois independent authors.​

Teen Book Cloud No wait and no library card required, which makes it perfect for reading groups. Includes fiction, nonfiction, short stories, graphic novels, and classics including AP English selections. Plus "Enhanced Novels," with professional narration paired with line-by line-highlighting. Follow along with the narrator. Great for English learners. Audiobooks, National Geographic videos, and common core-aligned educator resources, too.

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Audiobooks

cloudLibraryThe cloudLibrary app gives you access to thousands of titles through a multi-library partnership. Compatible with most devices—tablets, smartphones, and Nooks. No borrowing limits.

Hoopla DigitalThousands of popular audiobooks—no wait. Borrow up to 15 titles total per month per card.

Libby / OverDriveAudiobooks for kids and teens only. (Find adult audiobooks on the cloudLibrary app.) Compatible with most devices. No borrowing limits.

Audio Book CloudNo wait, and no library card required. For all ages.

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Newspapers & Magazines

FlipsterDozens of popular magazines in digital format: Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Money Magazine, The New Yorker, Prevention, Real Simple, Rolling Stone, Sports Illustrated, Time, Vogue, and more. Current and back issues. No borrowing limits.​

NewsBank​Access local newspapers including Chicago Sun-Times, Daily Herald, Buffalo Grove Countryside, Vernon Hills Review, Lincolnshire Review, and Lake Zurich Courier. Search topics across all publications at once.

PressReaderMagazines and newspapers from around the world with instant, unlimited access. Includes popular publications in Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Polish, Korean, Tamil, Hindi, Tagalog, French, German, and other languages. U.S. newspaper coverage includes Chicago Tribune and Los Angeles Times. 

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Movies & TV

​Acorn TVThe British TV mysteries, dramas, and comedies you love. Use your Vernon Area Library card number to sign up for a free RB Digital account, then check out a 7-day Acorn TV pass to enjoy unlimited streaming for the week.

​Hoopla DigitalInstantly stream any of 35,000 movies and TV shows on your smartphone, tablet, computer, or smart TV. Borrow up to 15 titles total per card per month. 

KanopyChoose from more than 30,000 streaming films including acclaimed classics, world cinema, indie and art house films, documentaries, and educational videos on your smartphone, tablet, computer, or smart TV. Stream up to 10 movies per card per month, plus unlimited streaming​ of selected titles listed under "Credit-Free Viewing."

Kanopy Kids​Unlimited streaming! Storytimes, classic tales, new favorites... Kanopy Kids is packed with thoughtful viewing selections for your child. Young viewers can explore science and math topics, begin learning another language, and watch quality TV shows like PBS's Arthur, WordWorld, and Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood. Stream the curated Kanopy kids collection all you want; there are no checkout limits. 

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Music

Hoopla DigitalStream music albums anytime to enjoy on your PC, tablet, or phone. Borrow up to 15 titles total per card per month.

Qello ConcertsFull-length concerts and music documentaries. Use your Vernon Area Library card number to sign up for a free RB Digital account, then check out a 7-day Qello pass to get unlimited music for the week.

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