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Arcola Public Library District cardholders have access to all the resources on this page for free (provided by the APLD). All you need is your library card number and your pin # (last 4 digits of your phone number) to get started! If you experience trouble or have questions, please contact staff@arcolapubliclibrary.org. Reminder: We are a part of the “Illinois Heartland Library System”.
eBooks and Audiobooks: Overdrive and CloudLibrary

The Arcola Public Library District is part of the Digital Library of Illinois consortium.
You can use your library card to browse, check out, and download audiobooks and eBooks for the following devices:
- Kindle eReaders (all types)
- Nook eReaders
- Other eReader brands
- Tablets, including iPads, Android tablets, and the Kindle Fire
- Smartphones and music players
- Personal computers and laptops
For more details about using Overdrive, visit the Overdrive Help page for tutorials and how-to videos.

You can download cloudLibrary eBooks and audiobooks directly from our regular catalog or through the CloudLibrary app (available through your device’s app store). Use your Arcola Library card to checkout and download eBooks and audiobooks to:
- eReaders that use the EPUB format (this does NOT include Kindle eReaders)
- Tablets, including iPads, Android tablets, and the Kindle Fire
- Smartphones and music players
- Personal computers and laptops
For instructions on using the CloudLibrary at the Arcola Public Library District, visit YourCloudLibrary.com for tutorials and how-to videos.