Library Apps

SWAN Libraries+ App

The SWAN Libraries+ App is the best app to download. You’ll find these great features:

  • Look up items and easily place holds
  • Review your library account and renew items
  • Checkout and download eBooks and audiobooks easily via the app
  • Link your account to your child/dependent’s account
  • Use the app as a substitute library card with the Card feature

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Libby App

Get the Libby App to read eBooks and listen to audiobooks from the eMediaLibrary.

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EBSCOhost App

Search for articles using the EBSCOhost app. First, download and install the app Then visit EBSCOhost, and click on the “iPhone & Android Apps” link at the bottom of the page. Enter your email address. Then check your email and click on the verification link from EBSCOhost. Now you can find articles using your mobile device.

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eRead Illinois – New App Coming Soon!

Effective Monday, November 17, the eRead Illinois collection is no longer hosted by the Baker & Taylor Boundless 360 app. The collection is being transitioned to Lyrasis’ The Palace Project app. This transition will complete in early December. We apologize for the inconvenience.

hoopla App

Stream movies, TV shows, music, and audiobooks and read eBooks with hoopla.

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Kanopy App

Stream thousands of free indie films, documentaries, foreign films, children’s shows and so much more with Kanopy. Find Kanopy’s full range of smart TV and smartphone apps on their website.

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Transparent Language App

You must first create an account on a laptop or desktop computer in order to access the app from your phone or tablet.

Learn a language with Transparent Language.  First, create an account if you don’t have one. Next, download the app. Then login to your account, and click on the “Go Mobile” button at the top of the page. Follow the instructions to activate the app.

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Questions?

Visit or call the Info Desk at 847-455-6016 ext. 3, or email ask@fppld.org.