Publisher Limitations: Please be aware that the library's ability to purchase ebooks is restricted by the publishers. Not all of them sell their ebooks to libraries. Random House, recently tripled its ebook prices to libraries and Penguin requires Kindle users to transfer ebooks via USB. For more information about publisher limitations on libraries see eBooks for Libraries.

Learning Express Library

LearningExpress Library has a variety of ebooks designed for lifelong learning. Topics include careers, job searching, workplace skills, test-preparation and study guides. Login or create an account to view the ebooks. All ebooks are in PDF format and can be read using any device that is compatible with PDF. They never expire. You must have a current Wheaton Public Library card and a PIN to use this collection.

Tumblebooks for Kids

Tumblebooks is an online collection of animated, talking picture books. They are created by adding animation, sound, music and narration to existing picture books which you can read, or have read to you. These ebooks are not checked out but read online. Requires Adobe Flash Player. Some books may be read on the iPad. You must have a current Wheaton Public Library card and a PIN to use this collection.

Free eBooks

eBooks from these sources are always available, never expire and don't require a library card. OverDrive Project Gutenberg Internet Archive Open Library

Setup Required to use eMediaLibrary

You must install (free) software in order to read or listen to books from eMediaLibrary on any device except Kindle. Kindles require an Amazon account. A portable device is not required as you can read or listen from a computer, laptop or netbook. For more information, go to eMediaLibrary and click on the My Help icon.

Tablet PCs and Smartphones iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Android, Blackberry Create an Adobe ID Install OverDrive Media Console Mobile on your device Search eMediaLibrary from your device and download ebooks and audio directly to your device. A computer is not needed. ePub eBooks and MP3 audio books are compatible. › Return ebooks early using the OverDrive Mobile app. › Audio books may be returned early from Android devices. Help with Apple devices: eBook Basics | eAudio Book Basics       eBook Readers Nook, Sony, Kobo Create an Adobe ID Install Adobe Digital Editions on your computer. Search eMediaLibrary and download titles onto your computer which will open Adobe Digital Editions automatically. Connect your ebook reader to your computer and transfer the titles using Adobe Digital Editions. ePub and PDF eBooks are compatible. › Return ebooks early using Adobe Digital Editions. Help with ebook readers: Basics | Sony Reader Wi-Fi PRS-T1             Kindle eBook Readers and Apps Kindle ereader: Search eMediaLibrary and download titles to your Amazon account from a PC. Transfer them from your Amazon account to your Kindle using the PC. Kindle must have Wi-Fi enabled (will not work with 3G) or connect to your computer via USB. Kindle Fire: Search eMediaLibrary from the Kindle Fire and download titles to your Amazon account. Transfer them from your Amazon account directly to your Kindle Fire. Kindle Fire must have Wi-Fi enabled. Smartphone app: Search eMediaLibrary and download titles to your Amazon account from a PC. Transfer them from your Amazon account to the Kindle app on your smartphone using the PC. The book may land in Archived Items; tap it to move it to the Home screen. iPad app: Search eMediaLibrary and download titles to your Amazon account from your iPad or a PC. Transfer them from your Amazon account to the Kindle app on your iPad using the iPad or a PC. The book may land in Archived Items; tap it to move it to the Home screen. Kindle eBooks and MP3 audio books are compatible. See My Help at eMediaLibrary for Kindle eBooks. See Listening to Library Audio Books on a Kindle. › Return ebooks early using your Amazon Kindle account. › Audio books may not be returned early. Help with Kindle: Basics | Fire and OverDrive Media Console Transfer ebooks using USB and Windows 7 or Windows XP Note: Penguin titles must be transferred using USB. Kindle Fire users can install OverDrive Media Console to read the epub version.       MP3 Players Install OverDrive Media Console on your computer. Search eMediaLibrary and download titles onto your computer which will open OverDrive Media Console automatically. Connect your MP3 player to your computer and transfer the titles using OverDrive Media Console. MP3 audio books are compatible. WMA audio books work with Windows devices and may be transferred to an Apple device using a Windows computer. › Audio books may not be returned early.