The library lends digital audiobooks (or eAudiobooks) to download or stream as well as physical items.
The majority of audiobooks to borrow are for streaming or download via:
Wisconsin's Digital Library
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or by OverDrive's Libby app 
Wisconsin’s Digital Library has thousands of popular eBook and eAudiobook titles that you can read or listen to on most current mobile devices, tablets, phones, or your computer. The library purchases copies of these titles from OverDrive, the largest and leading national provider of eBooks and eAudiobooks to libraries.
eAudiobooks are free to borrow and download from home with your public library card. They expire automatically so there are never any late charges.
- Borrow most eAudiobooks for up to two weeks.
- Borrow up to 10 items at a time, and have up to 10 holds (both eBooks and eAudiobooks count towards these limits).
- Some titles are available right away and some have a wait list.
- When searching for an audiobook, watch for the
icon.
Wisconsin's Digital Library is brought to you by the Wisconsin Public Library Consortium and with generous support from the Madison Public Library Foundation.
Getting Started with eAudiobooks on your Device
You have a number of different options with how you can download or stream eAudiobooks from Wisconsin's Digital Library.
iPhone, iPad, or Android Device
Use the Libby app by OverDrive.
Computer / Laptop
Listen at Wisconsin's Digital Library website.
Kindle Fire
Use the original OverDrive app.