Digital Resources

Providing eBooks and eAudiobooks for the community is something we are very proud to do, but we face many challenges in doing so. eBook vendors have set very high prices and restrictive limits for libraries. Libraries pay more than 3x the cost for an eBook than an individual consumer pays. eAudiobooks are even more expensive. And eBooks and eAudiobooks expire–the libraries don’t own them forever. CT Librarians are working with legislators to pass bills that would end these restrictive and expensive practices. You can read more about this here.


How can you help?

Keep checking out eBooks and eAudiobooks!

Contact your legislators and tell them how important library eBooks and eAudiobooks are to you.

 

The Saxton B. Little Library offers a variety of free resources for our patrons.
Please contact the Library for further information on any of these resources.

 

 

    • The Palace Project
      • eBooks and eAudiobooks
      • Must have a CT library card to access
      • Use it through an app on your smartphone or tablet
      • Content provided by the Connecticut State Library
      • Search your device’s app store for “The Palace Project” to get started
      • Log-in with your SBL Library Card number [username] and the last four digits of your phone number [PIN]
      • Learn more about The Palace Project

 

    • researchIT CT
      • Thousands of digital resources, including articles, databases, magazines, eBooks, video, and more
      • Access researchIT CT

freading

    • Freading
      • eBook titles across a variety of genres
      • 2-week checkout with no overdue fees
      • Compatible with most eReaders, tablets, smartphones, and computers (some devices require Adobe Digital Editions to download)
      • Access Freading
      • Log-in using your Library card number and password (usually the last four digits of your phone number)

Questions? Contact the Library at 860-228-0350 or staff@columbiactlibrary.org