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GO TO LIBBY / Digital Library of IL.
You can either use the Libby app or
sign in to your LIBBY account on the Digital Library of Illinois page
What you can do with it
Borrow from a vast collection of eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines.
User Guides
Get started with the Libby app
How to Download eBooks to a Kindle
Amount
- 10 eBook/eAudiobook checkouts at a time
- No limit on eMagazines
Loan Period
7, 14, or 21 days (you choose in Settings or when checking out an item)
How to access
| ⬤ | App available, search for "libby" in your app store |
| ⬤ | Works on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets, Kindle Fire, Nook ... just install the app |
| ⬤ | Works on Kindle eInk readers ... just choose Kindle format when checking out an item |
| ⬤ | Read or listen to titles on a computer with an internet browser by visiting the Digital Library of Illinois |
Access the digital edition
The first time you access a NYT digital edition product, you will be prompted to create a free account. Use your account to log in to NYT Unlimited, Cooking, Games, and The Athletic.
GO TO THE NEW YORK TIMES UNLIMITED for in-library use. As long as you don't log out, you can reconnect seamlessly as many times as you wish.
GO TO THE NEW YORK TIMES UNLIMITED for use outside Lake Forest Library. Using this offsite link gives you 72 hours of access. Once your session has expired, return to the Lake Forest Library website and select the offsite link again to start a new 72-hour session.
What you can do with it
Enjoy full subscriber-level access to NYTimes.com. Read articles as originally published from 1851 to the present, as well as access TimesMachine, an interactive digital reproduction of NYT as it appeared in print from 1851 to 2002. Customize your experience by saving and sharing articles, exploring email newsletters, following favorite topics, and downloading apps. Mandarin and Spanish editions available.
Access the digital edition
The first time you access a NYT digital edition product, you will be prompted to create a free account. Use your account to log in to NYT Unlimited, Cooking, Games, and The Athletic.
GO TO THE NEW YORK TIMES GAMES. Using this link gives you 24 hours of access. Once your session has expired, you can return to the Lake Forest Library website and select this link again to start a new 24-hour session.
What you can do with it
Enjoy all your favorite NYT games and puzzles for all ages, including the Crossword, Ken Ken, Spelling Bee, Sudoku, Tiles, Vertex, and more.
Access the digital edition
The first time you access a NYT digital edition product, you will be prompted to create a free account. Use your account to log in to NYT Unlimited, Cooking, Games, and The Athletic.
GO TO NEW YORK TIMES COOKING. Using this link gives you 24 hours of access. Once your session has expired, return to the Lake Forest Library website and select this link again to start a new 24-hour session.
What you can do with it
Become a better, more competent cook with help from this inspirational cooking guide, innovative and interactive kitchen tool, and diverse recipe collection.
Access the digital edition
The first time you access a NYT digital edition product, you will be prompted to create a free account. Use your account to log in to NYT Unlimited, Cooking, Games, and The Athletic.
GO TO THE ATHLETIC. Using this link gives you 24 hours of access. Once your session has expired, return to the Lake Forest Library website and select this link again to start a new 24-hour session.
What you can do with it
Enjoy in-depth sports coverage of your favorite teams and leagues, including breaking news, live commentary, exclusive interviews, podcasts, and more.
GO TO PRESSREADER.
GO TO PRESSREADER for use outside the Lake Forest Library.
What you can do with it
Enjoy free full text, full color online access to popular newspapers and magazines from around the world! Create an account for additional features including saved searches and favorite publications.