Books & Reading
| Books and Authors | Helps you answer the question "What do I read next?" with information on books, authors, genres and topics. Includes recommendations, read-alikes, award winners and librarian's favorites lists. | ![]() |
| EBooks | A catalog of online electronic books available through libraries worldwide. Not all items are available to Crete cardholders. | ![]() |
| Good Reads | Find staff suggestions, reading lists, book reviews and more on the Crete Library Good Reads page. | ![]() |
| LitFinder | Covering world literature and authors throughout history. 150,000 full-text poems, short stories, plays, speeches, biographies, and essays. | ![]() |
| My MediaMall | Download audiobooks, ebooks and videos to your computer or mobile devices. | ![]() |
| NoveList Plus | Your complete readers' resource with information on over 250,000 fiction and readable nonfiction titles included, plus feature content including lists of award-winning books, Book Discussion Guides, BookTalks, and Recommended Reads. | ![]() |
| Talking Book and Braille Service | The Illinois State Library Talking Book and Braille Service plays a supporting role for the Illinois Network of Libraries Serving the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Eligible patrons can borrow audiobooks and materials in Braille at no charge. | ![]() |
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Access for free, from any computer with an internet connection with your Crete Library card. Some services require additional authentication. Contact the Reference Desk at 672-8017 for authorization codes, if necessary. |
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Available for in-library use only. Use a public internet computer, or bring your laptop and connect wirelessly. |
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Freely available on the web. Access from any computer with an internet connection. |
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A print resource available at the Crete Public Library. See the SWAN catalog for availability or to request one of these items with your Crete Library card. |
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