Best Elmhurst Public Library+ alternatives: apps like Elmhurst Public Library+

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Updated October 2026

Elmhurst Public Library+

Elmhurst Public Library

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Top Alternatives to Elmhurst Public Library+

#1

Helen Plum Library by Helen Plum Public Library

Editor's Choice

📚 Books

3.0(6 ratings)

Free

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Access your library's collection from your mobile device. Search for books, movies, and games, place holds, check due dates, and renew items. Use the app as your digital library card for convenient access.

#2

Wheaton Public Library+ by CITY OF WHEATON

Strong Contender

📚 Books

2.0(10 ratings)

Free

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Access your local library's collection from your device. Browse books, ebooks, audiobooks, and movies. Manage your account by placing holds, checking due dates, and accessing your library card. Organize your interests with custom lists and manage multiple family accounts.

#3

SWAN Libraries + by System Wide Automated Network

Your library catalog app

Worth Considering

📚 Books

1.8😞(75 ratings)

Free

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Access your library account, search a vast catalog, and manage holds and renewals. Download ebooks and audiobooks directly to your device. This app connects you to a consortium of public, academic, school, and special libraries in the Chicagoland area.

What We Love

👍 Easy to look up books
👍 Can place holds easily
👍 Can see checked out books
👍 Get notified for pick up
👍 Digital library card available
👍 Good for searching and exploring
👍 Works for checking out
👍 Works for creating lists
👍 Old app was fine (mentioned by some)
👍 Basic functionality works for some users
👍 Can renew books
👍 Mobile access to library card

Room to Improve

🐛 App crashes frequently
🐛 Constantly logs out users
🐛 Slow loading times
🐛 Filters do not work
🐛 Discover section is blank
🐛 App won't open
🐛 Keyboard/number pad not working
🐛 Difficult to navigate
🐛 Search requires retyping
🐛 Inconsistent filter results
🐛 Clunky interface
🐛 Limited options
🐛 Kicked out of app for no reason
🐛 App is unreliable
🐛 Not smart or intuitive
🐛 Glitchy operation
🐛 Loading screen issues
🐛 Filters don't stick
🐛 Category toggles are tricky
🐛 App is garbage
🐛 Takes forever to load
🐛 Locks up iPhone
🐛 App immediately crashes
🐛 Major issue with crashing
🐛 So sad, won't open
🐛 Important features don't work
🐛 Frustrating experience
🐛 Awful slow and clunky app
🐛 Not better than last version
🐛 Cumbersome and a downgrade
🐛 Gutter trash
🐛 Extremely limited functionality
🐛 Basic, boring and slow
🐛 Annoying notification prompts
🐛 Slow & Barely Works
🐛 Needs lots of improvement
🐛 Not ready for prime time
🐛 Forgot pin link doesn't work
🐛 Can't get a book sent to my library
🐛 App startup is cumbersome

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Deerfield Public Library+

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Easily search and discover a wide range of library materials including books, movies, and music. Manage your account by placing holds, checking due dates, and staying informed about library events.

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Chicago Public Library

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Manage your library account, search the catalog, and discover new titles. Track borrowed items, place holds, and find events. Use your digital library card for in-person checkouts.

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Penguin Random House Audio

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Access and listen to a vast catalog of audiobooks from Penguin Random House. Designed for publishing industry professionals, it allows for downloading review copies and offline listening. Features include a user-friendly player, bookmarking, and sharing capabilities.

Listen to full-length audiobooksDownload audiobooks for reviewOffline listening

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browse, borrow and enjoy

Manage your library account and discover new content. Borrow physical items, access eBooks and audiobooks, and receive helpful reminders. Personalize your reading experience and stay organized with this intuitive library companion.

Borrow physical and digital itemsAccess eBooks and AudiobooksManage multiple library accounts

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Digital Library App

Access a vast collection of ebooks, digital audiobooks, and videobooks from your local library or school. Enjoy a seamless reading, listening, and watching experience with personalized recommendations and engaging reading programs.

Discover ebooks, audiobooks, and videobooksRead, listen, and watch in one appPersonalized recommendations

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by ByWater Solutions

Discover books, movies, and games from your library anywhere. Search the full catalog, including digital content, to find titles, place holds, and manage your loans.

Search entire library catalogDiscover books, movies, and gamesAccess eContent

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Hoopla: Your Library Anywhere

Hoopla: Your Library Anywhere

Hoopla: Your Library Anywhere

Books, Movies, Music, and More

Access a vast digital library of books, comics, movies, music, and more, all within a single application. Stream or download content for free with your library card, enjoying an ad-free experience and features like offline listening and dark mode.

Stream and download contentAd-free experienceAudiobooks and eBooks

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