Find It

  • SWAN - search Brookfield's catalog as well as the other 100+ libraries that belong to the SWAN consortium. You can request titles through your SWAN account.
  • OCLC - worldwide library catalog that connects you to resources outside of our SWAN catalog. If you would like to request an OCLC title please contact Information at 708-485-6917, ext. 130 or [email protected]

Recommendations

  • NoveList - find your next read with this resourceful readers' advisory tool. Provides recommendations based on titles or authors you enjoy. 

eBooks & Audiobooks

Get access to thousands of eBook and eAudio titles for free with your Brookfield Library card! Titles can be downloaded to your computer, mobile device, tablet, or eReader. 

  • Inkie.org Library - no checkout limit; simultaneous use. Compatible with computers, Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire devices. Features exclusive content by Illinois authors.
  • eRead Illinois - download up to five titles at once. Compatible with computers, Nooks, Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire devices.
  • Hoopla - stream five titles per month. Compatible with computers, Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire devices.
  • Digital Library of Illinois (Libby App): Download up to five titles at once. Compatible with computer, Nooks, Apple, Android, and all Kindle devices
  • TumbleBooks: Offers animated, talking picture books that help kids learn to read.

eMagazines & Newspapers

  • Libby Magazines: Access over forty magazine titles that can be downloaded to your device. Simultaneous use and unlimited downloads means there are no lines!
  • New! PressReader: Catalog of 7000+ online newspapers & magazines from around the world. Titles are always available and can be translated into any language.
  • New York Times Digital Access: Get a free promotional code for online access to all New York Times has to offer: articles, blogs, podcasts, videos and more!
  • Wall Street Journal: Get a promotional code for free online access to the Wall Street Journal.

 

eMusic, Movies & Magazines

Download or stream music, movie and magazine issues using the free Library resources listed below! Just have your Library card number ready and start streaming. Each service is slightly different so be sure to read the descriptions listed below to ensure you are accessing the correct content.

  • Freegal Music - access 15 million songs. Download five songs per week and stream three hours of commercial free music per day. Similar to iTunes and Pandora.
  • Hoopla - stream five movies, TV shows, or music albums per month. Hoopla also offers access to eBooks and audiobooks.
  • Kanopy - access a diverse catalog of films, including the Great Courses and kid-friendly content, with your Library card. Watch up to 5 movies per month.

All Library Apps

The Library provides free access to a variety of library-related apps. These apps make it easier to request an item, renew an item, or download e-content to your mobile device. If you need help downloading or using an app, please let us know - we would love to help.