The Power of Listening
Listening to audiobooks can be just as enriching as reading!
Audiobooks boost comprehension, improve vocabulary, and make it easier to fit stories and learning into your busy life. Whether you're commuting, cooking, or just relaxing, the Wood Dale Public Library offers free access to a wide variety of audiobooks and music—all you need is your Library card.
Audiobooks for Adults
Discover the freedom of listening! Audiobooks are perfect for multitaskers, commuters, or anyone looking to enjoy a great story hands-free. The library offers both physical CDs and a wide digital collection through services like Libby and Hoopla. Find fiction, nonfiction, bestsellers, and more—all free!
Audiobooks for Kids
Audiobooks help kids build listening skills, spark imagination, and make reading fun—especially for reluctant readers. Check out our eAudiobooks or read-along books, which let kids follow the words as they listen. Great for bedtime, car rides, or screen-free entertainment!
Music for Everyone
Stream full albums, explore new artists, or revisit your favorites—all for free with your Library card. With Hoopla, you can instantly access a huge collection of music across every genre—no ads, no waitlists.
Listen Online
AudioBookCloud
AudioBookCloud offers a collection of streaming audiobooks across various genres, allowing users to listen to engaging stories and educational content anytime.
BiblioBoard
BiblioBoard is a digital library platform that offers unlimited access to a wide variety of multimedia content and serves as a tool to create and share local content.
Biblioteca TumbleBooks
Animated, talking picture eBooks in Spanish.
Physical Collections
Audiobooks on CD for Adults
Enjoy bestselling fiction and nonfiction in audio format—great for commutes or multitasking.
Read-Alongs
Books with built-in audio help kids follow text and build vocabulary—perfect for developing early reading skills.