eBooks & Reading


Cross-curricular database providing abstracts and searchable full text for thousands of popular nonfiction books.

Build strong literacy skills in students from pre-K to 8th grade by offering digital access to award-winning, short-form fiction and nonfiction titles by Cricket Media.

High-quality e-books covering a wide range of topics such as self-help, fitness, games, hobbies and cooking. This general reference e-book collection features titles for both adults and juveniles, as well as best-selling and recommended titles from leading publishers.

World’s largest site for readers and book recommendations.

Supports Illinois authors with online creation and publishing tools

and allows readers to access locally-produced content.

Book recommendations for all ages.

Book recommendations from kindergarten through 8th grade.

Resource for book lovers. Lists over 5,400 authors, with chronological lists of their books.

Connects users to the collections and services of more than 10,000 libraries worldwide.