Ela Area Public Library App
For easy account and catalog access on mobile, download the Ela Area Public Library app.
Some features of the library app:
- Save your library barcode number, and link additional accounts as needed.
- Browse and place holds on the catalog.
- View and update account information including holds and renewals.
- Find digital library resources with apps.
Library Resources with Apps Available
Flipster
Read full-color digital magazines on your computer or download the app. Featured titles: Consumer Reports, People, Entertainment Weekly, Real Simple, and Bloomberg Businessweek.
Freegal
App available. Log in with your library card to instantly stream or download millions of songs. Download up to 5 items per week, and everything you download is yours to keep.
Hoopla
App available. Stream or download TV episodes, movies, ebooks, audiobooks, and comics for all ages. Even check out magazines (search Binge Pass). Check out up to 20 items per month. Note that the Library currently has a Daily Limit.
Kanopy
App available. Stream classic films and documentaries on-demand on your computer, tablet or mobile device. Check out up to five items per month. Kanopy also includes children's shows and movies in its "Kids" section.
LOTE4Kids
Help your kids learn a language and engage with reading. Choose from thousands of picture books in 70+ languages.
Mango Languages
App available. Learn languages like Spanish, French, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Mandarin Chinese, Greek, Italian, Russian and more. Create an account and then complete courses online or download the app.
New York Times (NYTimes.com Access)
App available. Unlimited access to the NYT website and app every day. Features include TimesMachine archives, Learning Network curricula, and Today’s Paper. Click the link and create an account or sign in for 24 hours of access.
Overdrive / Libby
App available. Download and enjoy ebooks and eaudiobooks on your computer, tablet or mobile device. Check out fiction and non-fiction ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and comics for all ages.
PressReader
The Chicago Tribune is presently unavailable. We will provide an update once it becomes accessible. App available. Find newspapers and magazines from around the world in full text and full color on your computer or mobile device.