From audiobooks to TV shows, Helen Plum Library cardholders have access to downloadable and streamable media with the touch of a button. Here's your handy guide to what we offer.
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Here’s a tip: if you’re not sure which app has the title you want, try searching for the title in our library catalog, which will show you which apps carry it, and in what formats! Our catalog is also available as an app for iOS and Android.
Read or listen to books on your phone, tablet, or computer! These apps offer thousands of titles you can access on your device anytime, anywhere. Each app is unique and offers different titles. Most are available to download on compatible iOS, Android, and Amazon devices, or you can visit from any web browser. Learn about our most popular ones below.
Our most popular app for reading eBooks and listening to audiobooks. Use the Libby app to place holds and check out eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read (or listen to) on your device.
No holds, no waiting! On Hoopla, you can instantly borrow not only eBooks and audiobooks, but also movies, music, comics, and TV shows to enjoy on your devices immediately.
All-you-can-read digital newsstand with thousands of the world’s most popular newspapers and magazines. From USA Today and The Guardian to PC World and Modern Cat, stay updated on your favorite issues.
Our most popular app for reading eBooks and listening to audiobooks. Use the Libby app to place holds and check out eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read (or listen to) on your device.
Get independent, trusted ratings and reviews for thousands of products and services, plus expert advice and in-depth reporting.
From local news to international stories, you can access digital newspapers using your library card. Current events and historical newspapers are available across many of our databases. Enter your library card number and start reading!
Access to New York Times content, including breaking news, multimedia, opinion, blogs, videos, and more. Get a free 1-day pass with your library card (as many times as you want!).
Full website access for one of Chicago's major daily newspapers. 72-hour access (requires a free Chicago Tribune account) or 24-hour anonymous access.
Explore DuPage County history through local news, events, and people with Daily Herald Collection.
Get online coverage of breaking news and current headlines from the US and around the world. Get a free 3-day pass with your library card (as many times as you want!).
The apps below offer thousands of full-color comics to read anytime, anywhere. Each app offers different titles, and most are available to download on compatible iOS, Android, and Amazon devices, or you can visit from any web browser.
No holds, no waiting! On Hoopla, you can instantly borrow not only eBooks and audiobooks, but also movies, music, comics, and TV shows to enjoy on your devices immediately.
An online collection of eBooks and read-along chapter books, graphic novels, educational videos, and audiobooks for middle-schoolers and teens! All books are available with unlimited access on any device.
Explore hundreds of picture books, puzzles, and games from any computer, tablet, or mobile device. Includes books in Spanish and French.
Stream movies and TV shows to your computer, tablet, phone, or smart TV using your library card. Hoopla Digital offers thousands of popular titles, plus, you have access to educational, kid-friendly content, too! Check out what's available below.
No holds, no waiting! On Hoopla, you can instantly borrow not only eBooks and audiobooks, but also movies, music, comics, and TV shows to enjoy on your devices immediately.
Kid-friendly streaming video service with unlimited access to educational videos, songs, and games. Featuring characters from Sesame Street, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, and more!
Videos for grades PreK-3 that help build vocabulary and knowledge in English and Spanish.