Access eBooks & eAudiobooks
How do I access eBooks and eAudiobooks?
MoLib2Go is a consortium of Missouri libraries to bring eBooks and eAudiobooks to our users. It includes books, audios, and digital magazines for you to use.
There are two ways to access: You can read or listen to downloaded books through the free app Libby. or click the link below to access the website version.
Click Here to Access the Website Version of MoLib2Go
As a cardholder of the Webster County Library you have access to Hoopla. Hoopla is a different kind of digital app, where everything is always available. You are limited to 6 items per month, you you can borrow anything including eBooks, eAudiobooks, comics, music, and streaming video. Available on Apple and Android. You can also get the Hoopla app for your smart TV or Roku.
You can also download and borrow eBooks through EBSCO to read on your computer or reader app. EBSCO eBooks also have the added feature of being able to download PDF versions of their available books.
What is an eBook?
An eBook is a book presented in a format which allows it to be read on a computer or smart device such as a tablet or iPhone.
Benefits of eBooks -
- Accessible Everywhere: Many books can be downloaded on a single device, making it easy to carry around and taking up less space. And books can be downloaded from anywhere, meaning you do not have to leave your home to get a new book.
- Accessibility Options: Most reading apps allow for increased font size, changing of the font style, and read-aloud features. Digital book platforms also have a wider selection of eAudiobooks.
- Interactive Elements: Reading apps also have features where you can highlight text, bookmark pages, take notes, and search for dictionary definitions. You can even search the text and use hyperlinks to access extra information.
