Audiobooks

The Algonquin Area Public Library provides access to several services to offer a wide selection of audiobooks for a variety of age levels and devices. For information about downloading ebooks, visit our ebooks page.

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hoopla

Checkout up to 15 titles per month with your library card and a free hoopla account. Every title on hoopla is instantly available - no holds or waiting lists!

Download the hoopla app for your iOS, Android, or Kindle Fire. hoopla audiobooks are also compatible with Amazon's line of Alexa enabled devices.

Tutorials:

Download Apps

Libby

Check out and download up to 15 titles at a time from Libby. Find new and bestselling titles and authors from all the major publishers. Titles circulate for 14 days and may be renewed if no one is waiting. If the book you want is already checked out, place a hold and you will be notified when it is available to checkout.

This collection is compatible with multiple devices and apps including the following:

Libby App IconLibby App - Download on your tablet or smartphone for easy listening using only your library card number. Compatible with Apple iOS 9+ , Android 4.4+ and Windows 10 devices. Libby is also compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Don't want to install any apps?  Most current web browsers are compatible with Libby. Some browsers that work well are Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer 11, and Edge. Learn more.

More information:

The Palace Project

Introducing the Palace Project, an e-reading experience developed by and for libraries. Enjoy thousands of free books from the Palace Bookshelf as well as titles your library has purchased through the Palace Marketplace–available exclusively in the app.

The Palace Project’s vision is to strengthen the public library’s vital role as the digital center of the community with unique programs and software solutions. The Palace Project is a project of Lyrasis, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization whose mission is to support enduring access to the world’s shared academic, scientific and cultural heritage through leadership in open technologies, content services, digital solutions and collaboration with archives, libraries, museums and knowledge communities worldwide. Lyrasis organizational and staff values are communication, respect, collaboration, impact and service.

The Palace Project is available for download on both iOS and Android devices. Patrons can access the app with their AAPLD library card and PIN, which allows for a seamless borrowing and reading experience.

Access to the Palace Project is made possible in part by eRead Illinois.

Just for Kids

Tumble Book Library

Enjoy storytime on your own time! The TumbleBooks Library is an online collection of animated, talking picture books. Books are available in English as well as in Spanish and Russian. Puzzles and games associated with many of the books are also available!