Welcome!
We're so glad you're here. While the Chicago Book-Wrapped pop-up collection for the Democratic National Convention is complete, we'd love to help you get access to eBooks, eAudiobooks and more from our collection.
How can I get eBooks from the library?
... and DVDs, music, print books, vinyl and more!
- Sign up for a library card at your local branch. We have 81 branches across Chicago with staff who would love to help you begin your library journey!
- Download the Libby app and check out our collection of over 80,000 eBook and eAudiobook titles from OverDrive.
- Want something to read right now? Be sure to browse our eBooks available now. Audiobook person? We have those too!
Want more book suggestions?
August 2024 Books We're Excited About
Check out this month's recommendations from Chicago Public Library. Visit our Books page for previous lists of recommendations.
Books About Political Conventions
These histories take in-depth look at past Democratic and Republican National Conventions and the roles they played in American politics.
Summer Books Preview 2024
We've rounded up some of the season's new books, with an emphasis on beach- and summer-themed reads of all kinds.
Recent Chicago Books
Read local with our latest roundup of recent books by authors with a connection to the Chicago area and books about or set in Chicagoland.
August 2024 Books We're Excited About
Check out this month's recommendations from Chicago Public Library. Visit our Books page for previous lists of recommendations.
Books About Political Conventions
These histories take in-depth look at past Democratic and Republican National Conventions and the roles they played in American politics.
Summer Books Preview 2024
We've rounded up some of the season's new books, with an emphasis on beach- and summer-themed reads of all kinds.
Recent Chicago Books
Read local with our latest roundup of recent books by authors with a connection to the Chicago area and books about or set in Chicagoland.