Digital Resources
Libby
Username: Your Library Card Number
Password: Your last name (lowercase)
Instantly borrow free ebooks and audiobooks to read on your device or Kindle. Compatible with all smart phones, tablets, computers, andeReaders.
Update on the OverDrive & Libby apps
Attention, OverDrive app users! OverDrive has discontinued the legacy OverDrive app. Libby is OverDrive’s newer app for browsing and enjoying digital content from our library.
It’s time to give Libby a try! All your loans, holds, and wish list items will be waiting for you in Libby when you add your library card.
Libby also comes with new features we know you’ll love, like:
- Tags to categorize books however you’d like—you can even sync your OverDrive wish list into a tag!
- A central bookshelf for all loans and holds
- Customizable notifications for ready holds
- Compatibility with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Sonos speakers
- Easy access to OverDrive support staff
Since the Winnebago Public Library is a participating library, you can download eRead Illinois electronic books to your tablet, computer, or other device. These e-books are available in the libraries’ online catalogs. All you need is your library card number. Please contact us if you need assistance.
Links to eRead Illinois :
https://wbagopl.boundless.baker-taylor.com/ng/view/library
eRead Illinois / Boundless help center: https://baker-taylor.my.site.com/boundless/s/
How to log in (pdf)
Lending policies (pdf)
Genealogy Online Information
- Illinios State Archives Databases (connect)
- Illinois Digital Archive (connect)
- The USGenWeb Project (connect)
- US Board on Geographic Names (connect)
- Nationwide Gravesite Locator (connect)
- DAR Genealogical Research System (connect)
- Atlas of Historical County Boundaries (connect)
- General Land Office Records (connect)
- Genealogy of Kids: Building a Family Tree (connect)
Educational Resources
GCF LEARNFREE (CONNECT)
Goodwill Community Foundation’s site for free tutorials learning about computers, reading and math.
Academic Library Access (CONNECT)
CARLI Digital Collections was established in 2006 as a repository for digital content created by member libraries of the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI) or purchased by the consortium for use by its members. CARLI Digital Collections uses the CONTENTdm digital asset management tool to describe and deliver digital representations of myriad special collections including printed and manuscript materials, images, and sound recordings. It also guarantees researchers access to cross-institution and cross-collection searches integrating previously disparate and possibly remote special collections.
CARLI Digital Collections is a growing image and special collections research resource for faculty, staff, students, and the public. By combining digital collections from a number of CARLI member institutions into a seamless environment, researchers are guaranteed richer search results on a variety of topics.