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Downloadable Ebooks, Audiobooks and Music

Library card number and PIN are required to access these resources. If you do not know your PIN, please visit a branch with a photo ID and library card or call your branch for information on how to obtain your PIN over the phone.

If there is a problem using your Jackson District Library Card on this site please contact the Circulation Coordinator at mcgeese@myjdl.com or 517-788-4087 ext 1345.

OverDrive

Click here to access JDL’s expanded collection of electronic books and audiobooks.

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You can also access the Woodlands Downloadable Library from this collection. Look for the link in the bottom left of the page. --->

Helpful Info:

Apps
OverDrive Media Console    iPhone/iPad    Android    NOOK     Kindle Fire (new!)

OneClickdigital

Find downloadable MP3 and WMA audiobooks - all iPod compatible.

Access OneClickdigital

Recorded Books' NetLibrary audiobooks are now OneClick. You will find downloadable audiobooks previously found on NetLibrary here.

  1. You may search for titles without an account.
  2. When you are ready to download, you will need to set up your OneClick account using your Jackson District Library card number.
  3. Download the OneClick Media Manager software (you will be prompted).
  4. Pick your checkout length of time.
Apps
iPhone/iPad    Android     Kindle Fire

Freegal Music

Freegal Music Service consists of content licensed from Sony Music Entertainment.

Access Freegal

How it works:

  • Library users have a weekly download limit of 3 MP3s. You will be able to keep track of your downloads in the upper right corner of the site. Every song has a sample clip you can listen to before you download.
  • The downloads on this site are all in the MP3 format with no DRM. This service will work with any MP3 player, including iPod, and can be loaded into iTunes.  It works on both PCs and Macs.
Apps
iPhone/iPad    Android 

BookFlix

BookFlix is a new online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning.

 

 

 

TumbleBooks for Kids

The TumbleBookLibrary is a collection of TumbleBooks (animated, talking picture books). TumbleBooks are created from existing picture books which we have licensed from children's book publishers and converted to the TumbleBook format.

Tumblebookcloud

Tumblereadables

Tumblebookcloud is an online collection of read-along titles for elementary, middle school, and high school students which features adjustable online text and complete audio narration. Sentences are highlighted as they are being read and the pages turn automatically. The collection features chapter books, early readers, YA/Teen Novels, high interest/low level books for both middle school and high school students, plus classics of American and English literature.

EBSCO eBook and Audiobook Collection (formerly Netlibrary)

Download eBooks: Over 20,000 eBooks available on all topics

Download Audiobooks: Collection of fiction and non-fiction audiobooks on various topics

 

Help:

Apps
iPhone/iPad    Android