Both NetLibrary and eMedia Library offer eAudiobook titles in both WMA & MP3 formats.  Each service offers 2000+ eAudiobook titles to download free!  

Patrons with Oak Brook Public Library cards can download audiobooks to their computer or electronic device for playback at their convenience.

Follow the steps below or for more information contact the Reference Desk at (630) 368-7725.

Download eBooks

New! eMedia Library now offers eBooks!  Click below for instructions.

		NetLibrary / Recorded Books	eMedia Library (Overdrive)
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Step 1	Create a free account:  click here and enter your library card number and PIN. Click  "Create a Free Account" (top right) Enter your name, email, and a password to set up an account.		Download free OverDrive software For detailed help, take the Guided tour
Step 2	Download free Media Center Installer Open Netlibrary Media Center and enter your username and password. Search or browse for titles Click on the title you want Connect your MP3 player and select one of the options listed for the download		Browse for a book by category or search by title or author If title is available, click "Add to Digital Basket" then "Proceed to Checkout."  Choose Oak Brook from the list of libraries and type in your library card #.  Click "Confirm checkout" & "Download."  Click "Transfer" to copy book to an MP3 player or "Burn" to copy to CD (only on titles with flame icon) If title is unavailable, click "Place a Hold" and type in your email address to be notified.
Help	Help | Quick Start | FAQs | Video demo		Help | Quick Start | Guided tour
Technical Requirements	Only MP3 files are iPod compatible. WMA titles will not play on an iPod  Windows Media Player 9 or above Hardware and Software Tips		Only MP3 files are iPod compatible. WMA titles will not play on an iPod  Windows Media Player 9 or above Software Tips
Loans	Can download up to 10 books at a time Titles are checked out for 21 days and can be renewed.		Can download up to 10 books at a time Titles are checked out for 14 days and are automatically returned. Up to 10 holds can be placed.