Digital Book eLending
The State Library of Kansas works with Kansas libraries to provide digital library books for all residents, which includes downloadable audiobooks and eBooks. Most require a Kansas Library eCard for use.
First Time User?
Please see our new user page for brief notes, or our digital book tutorials if you want to know which services work with your device.
Recently Added in cloudLibrary
eBooks (books read on screen)
cloudLibrary (previously 3M) - bestsellers, larger publishers. Instructions
Enki Library - great variety, includes self-published. Instructions
Freading - no holds, large collection. Instructions
Comics Plus - unlimited comics, graphic novels, and manga. Instructions
NOTE: In order to use Comics Plus, you must first create an account by logging into www.kslc.org and clicking the Sign Up Here button.
eAudiobooks (books listened to)
cloudLibrary (the collection was previously on RBdigital) contains fiction & popular nonfiction for all ages. Instructions
Youth Materials (no adult content)
Scholastic BookFlix - storybooks with a nonfiction eBook. Instructions
Britannica Collective eBooks (formerly E-STAX)- nonfiction eBooks (PreK - grade 9), unlimited access. Instructions
TumbleBookLibrary - read-along,
games, chapter books & more. (PreK-grade 6) Instructions
Biblioteca Tumble en Espanol - libros de cuentos, jugoes y rompecabezas, libros biligües, y mas. (PreK-6th grado)
Comics Plus - unlimited comics, graphic novels, and manga. Instructions
(Select State Library of Kansas KS- Children's Library)
NOTE: In order to us Comics Plus, you must first create an account by logging into www.kslc.org and clicking the green Sign Up Here button. When registering you can select "Children's Library" which will only allow access to materials for ages 5-14.
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Lending Limits and Periods
Service | Loan period | Renewals | Holds | Early Return | Max # of checkouts |
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cloudLibrary | 21 days | Yes, if no holds | Yes | Yes | 10 at a time |
ComicsPlus | 7 days |
No - but can immediately re-checkout |
No (all titles always available) |
N/A | None |
Enki Library | 21 days | No | Yes, on most |
Yes | 10 at a time |
Freading | 14 days | No - but can immediately re-checkout |
No (all titles always available) | N/A | 5 per week (unused checkouts roll over for 4 weeks) |
Britannica Collective eBooks |
Always available; no restrictions on school use | N/A | |||
Scholastic BookFlix | Always available; no curriculum use by or within schools | N/A | |||
TumbleBookLibrary |
Always available; no restrictions on school use | N/A |