Find and download both library eBooks and audiobooks, all from your mobile device. Free digital books are available to Evanston residents with a valid Library Card. The Evanston Public Library uses a service called OverDrive to provide you with a selection of thousands of eBooks. You can browse our eBook collection directly through our digital book catalog, dlil.overdrive.com.
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Overdrive provides extensive help pages for all devices.
Downloading Help
If you’re experiencing problems downloading, an EPL librarian will assist you. Simply fill out the help form, and a librarian will contact you within 24 hours. You can also call the Reference Desk at 847-448-8630 or the Reader’s Services Desk at 847-448-8620. If a librarian cannot help you solve your problem, then they will contact the support team at OverDrive on your behalf.
OverDrive also provides information about commonly experienced issues on the Help page. Please note, My Help will not connect you to OverDrive’s support team.