Mobile Resources

For more info, text 847-220-4616, email (fpref@fppld.org) or call 847-455-6016, ext. 2.

Wireless Printing

• Print virtually any document or web page from your wi-fi enabled phone, tablet, or laptop to our library printers. Documents will automatically be deleted after four hours.

Texting

• Text Us

  Text us @ 847-220-4616 to have your questions answered by your favorite information experts. Librarians are available during regular library hours only. Standard data and text message fees from your carrier may apply.

• Text Message Notifications

  Use your mobile phone or tablet to manage your library account by texting, and receive texts when holds are available, when items are due, overdue or ready to renew. Standard texting rates from your carrier may apply. Sign up here.

Apps

• Library App

Download the LibAnywhere app from your app store to search the online catalog, place holds, renew items, save items, look up hours/contact info, news, events, and more. Data fees from your carrier may apply. View our mobile website.

• Article Search App

  Search for articles using the EBSCOhost app. First, download and install the app from your app store. Then visit the EBSCOhost page, and click on the "New" link at the bottom of the page. Enter your email address. Then check your email and click on the verification link from EBSCOhost. Now you should be able to find articles using your mobile device.

• Data Search

Use the ReferenceUSA app to obtain business and residential data for reference and research. For iPad only.

• eBooks and Audiobooks App

  Download the Overdrive App through here or from your app store to access eBooks and audiobooks from eMediaLibrary. Data fees from your carrier may apply. After installation, you will need to authorize the app with an Adobe ID and "Add a library," which will add a link to eMediaLibrary. Your library card number and PIN are needed to login and download files. Enjoy discovering new titles and revisiting classic books with your mobile device.

• Learn a Language App

  Keep up with your language learning on the go. First, create a Transparent Language account if you don't have one already. Next, download and install the Byki app from your app store. Then login to your Transparent Language account, and click on the "Go Mobile" button at the top of the page. Follow the instructions to activate the app.

• Worldcat Apps

  Worldcat is an online catalog that displays library holdings worldwide. Access their mobile catalog here, and check out a variety of free apps powered by Worldcat.