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 the Instructions & Devices page if you want to know which services work with your device.

Recently Added in cloudLibrary

eBooks (books read on screen)

cloudLibrary_App_Icon_50x50 Opens in new windowcloudLibrary (previously 3M) - bestsellers, larger publishers. Instructions

enkiEnki Library - great variety, includes self-published. Instructions 

Freading icon Freading - no holds, large collection. Instructions 

Comics Plus Full Signup buttonComics Plus - unlimited comics, graphic novels, and manga 

NOTE: In order to use Comics Plus, you must first create an account by logging into https://kslib.info/627 and clicking the Sign Up Here button.

eAudiobooks (books listened to)

cloudLibrarycloudLibrary (the collection was previously on RBdigital) contains fiction & popular nonfiction for all ages. Instructions.

Looking for multi-use audiobooks?

Youth Materials (no adult content)

BookFlix Opens in new windowBookFlix - storybooks with a nonfiction ebook. Instructions 

estax-icon Opens in new windowBritannica E-STAX - nonfiction eBooks (PreK-grade 9), unlimited access. Instructions 

tumblebooksTumbleBooks - read-along,
games, chapter books & more. (PreK-grade 6) Instructions 

Comics Plus Full Signup buttonComics Plus - unlimited comics, graphic novels, and manga

NOTE: When registering (see note under eBooks) you can select "Children's Library" which will only allow access to materials for ages 5-14.

Can't find the book you want?

 Request we add it to the collection.

Lending Limits and Periods

Service Loan period Renewals Holds Early Return Max # of checkouts
cloudLibrary 21 days Yes, if no holds Yes Yes 10 at a time
Enki Library 21 days No Yes Yes 10 at a time
Freading 14 days,  No No (all titles always available) n/a 5 per week (unused checkouts roll over for 4 weeks)
Britannica E-STAX Always available; no restrictions on school use        
Scholastic BookFlix Always available; no curriculum use by or within schools