What is eRead Illinois?
Use your Marengo-Union Library card to download eRead Illinois electronic books to your tablet, computer, or other device. More than 30,000 ebook and audiobook titles are available offered through a partnership with eRead Illinois, a state-run entity operated by the Illinois State Library. eRead Illinois works with Illinois authors, libraries and publishers to expand access to ebooks and audiobooks throughout the state.
Checkouts, Lending Periods, Holds & Renewals
- You can borrow up to 5 items at a time.
- The maximum checkout period is 14 days.
- You can return items early.
- You can have up to 5 items on hold at a time.
- You have 2 days to check out an item once it becomes available.
- You can suspend and reactivate holds as necessary.
- Items can be renewed within three days before their due date as long as no other patron has the item on hold.
Pre-Publication Titles will appear in the collection prior to the publication date. As soon as an item appears in the collection, you may place a hold on it just as you would with already published titles.
Axis360 app
Download the axis360 app to your phone or tablet to read and listen on the go. The free app allows you to browse, check out and read ebooks or listen to audiobooks in a single app. Don’t forget to customize your reading preferences and display options.
To get started:
- Download and open the axis360 app on your phone or tablet
- If prompted, wipe through the tutorial images or tap “Skip to find your library or school now”
- Search for Marengo-Union in the search bar and select “Marengo-Union Public Library District”
- Enter your Library Card Number as the Library ID
- You can now search for and check out an ebook or digital audiobook
Axis360 has upgraded to the Boundless App. Download the Boundless App:
Need help?
If you need any additional help, call us at 815-568-8236 or stop by the circulation desk.
