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Acorn TV

Acorn TV

Acorn TV brings world-class mysteries, dramas, and comedies from Britain and beyond to library patrons through a streaming video service to any Web-connected device. Unlimited access is available to you when you use your RB Digital 7-day pass to check out this digital product.

RB Digital on App Store RB Digital on Google Play

AudioBookCloud

AudioBookCloud

Listen to your favorite audio books with just a click of a button. Listen to books in many different categories, including fiction, non-fiction, children's, classics and even Spanish language. Books are always available and never on hold.

biblioboard

biblioboard

Our library system, RAILS, has partnered with BiblioLabs to bring Normal Public Library patrons a library of e-books on the BiblioBoard platform. There is no limit on simultaneous use; items can be read by 1 or 100 patrons at the same time. This means no hold queues and no waiting for titles. 

BookFlix

BookFlix

Scholastic BookFlix is an online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. The engaging way to link fact and fiction, BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration.

eRead Illinois

eRead Illinois

eRead Illinois includes ebooks and audiobooks that can be borrowed through the Axis 360 app. Login with your library card and PIN to start browsing.

Download on the App StoreGet It on Google Play

Freading

Freading

Freading offers thousands of downloadable eBooks with absolutely no waiting lists! All of their books are available at all times. We are sorry, but Freading eBooks are not compatible with the Kindle. For Kindle-compatible books, please use our Overdrive eBook service.

Download on the App StoreGet in on Google Play

hoopla

hoopla

Bringing you thousands of movies, full music albums, audiobooks and more. Hoopla is a revolutionary digital service made possible by your local library. Borrow up to five items a month on your Normal Public Library card. 

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

IndieFlix

IndieFlix

IndieFlix is a movie service that offers access to pop culture favorites, box office hits, award-winning feature films, documentaries and shorts. Instantly view thousands of titles from around the world. Unlimited access is available to you when you use your RB Digital 7-day pass to check out this digital product.

App Store Google Play Store

Mango Premiere

Mango Premiere

Learn languages while watching foreign feature films. You can watch the films in Engage Mode to maximize your language learning or in Movie Mode to just sit back and enjoy. 

Niche Academy

Niche Academy provides ready-to-use tutorials for the most commonly used library electronic resources. As these resources evolve over time, Niche Academy updates the tutorials.

OverDrive - Alliance Digital Media

OverDrive - Alliance Digital Media

Check out and download audiobooks and ebooks to your computer, tablet, e-reader or smartphone.

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Qello Concerts

Qello Concerts by Stingray

Qello Concerts by Stingray is the world’s largest collection of full-length concerts and music documentaries streamed on-demand to just about any digital device. Unlimited access is available to you when you use your RB Digital 7-day pass to check out this digital product.

App Store Google Play

rb digital

RBdigital

RBdigital offers a large selection of digital magazines, along with 7-day checkout options for a variety of streaming services including Acorn TV, The Great Courses, IndieFlix, Qello Concerts, Method Test Prep and Learn It Live. 

As of September 2, audiobooks previously found on RBdigital are now available on OverDrive and the Libby app.

Download on the App StoreGet in on Google Play

TumbleBooks

TumbleBooks

Kids can enjoy audiobooks, read-alongs, puzzles, games, language learning and more.

Download on the App Store   Get it on Google Play

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