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Downloadable eBooks
The DeKalb Public Library is now offering free downloadable eBooks through OMNI, www.omnilibraries.org. Choose from a large selection of popular fiction and nonfiction titles. EBooks are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
To checkout and download you need…
- A valid library card
- Internet access
- A computer or device that meets the system requirements for the type(s) of materials you wish to download
- Free software for the computer or device on which you wish to use the materials available at this site
For information on how to download the free software and for online help specific to your eBook device, click on the OverDrive help link.
If you do not have a DeKalb Public Library card, please contact your home library to check for e-book availability.
eBook Help!
Our e-book librarian, Jodi Sapita, is available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9 to 1, and Thursdays from 6 to 9, for help with downloading e-books to your e-book readers or mobile devices.
Going on a trip or just want to try an e-reader? The library has several Kindles and Nooks available for you to check out.
For a list of compatible eBook devices, click here.
Downloadable eBooks are available to all DeKalb Public Library card holders. To get started, visit OMNI (online Media of Illinois).
Downloadable eAudiobooks
DeKalb Public Library card holders may now download audiobooks through OneClickdigital. Hundreds of fiction and nonfiction titles are available. Audiobooks from OneClickdigital are compatible with most MP3 players, iPods, iPhones and other portable listening devices.
Once you create an account, you may download titles from home at any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can download 10 audiobooks at a time and they will remain on your listening device for 21 days.
To create your own OneClickdigital account, click on the OneClickdigital link below. Once in OneClickdigital, click on “Create New Account” on the top right of the screen. To set up a new account you will create your own user name and password. Once you have created your account, you may download audiobook titles directly through the OneClickdigital website.
Start your audiobook search by typing in an author or title or click on one of the featured titles on the OneClickdigital homepage.
For more information contact the reference desk at dkplref@dkpl.org or 815-756-9568, x220.
Downloadable Digital Magazines
The new addition to the DeKalb Public Library's digital collection is Zinio-- the world's largest newstand for full digital magazines. Digital magazines downloaded through Zinio allow for simultaneous access and can be viewed on any Internet-enabled device. Best of all there's no due date. Magazines downloaded to you device will stay there until you remove them.
DeKalb Public Library card holders can start downloading a selection of magazines by first creating your own zinio account.
For more information contact the reference desk at dkplref@dkpl.org or 815-756-9568, x220.
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