E-Read Texas
E-Read Texas brings electronic books and audiobooks to Texans served by small community libraries in all parts of the state. E-Read Texas provides over 18,000 downloadable e-books and audiobooks and a mobile e-reader application that make it possible for all Texans served by public libraries to access e-books.
The E-Read Texas collection primarily includes adult fiction and popular non-fiction and is most appropriate for an adult audience.
Due to Baker & Taylor’s unexpected closure, the Boundless app shut down on December 15, 2025. Participating libraries will be moving to the CloudLibrary app and will be live in March or April 2026. Email ebooks@tsl.texas.gov if you have any questions.
Contact Us
Webinars and Training
E-Read Texas: Introducing CloudLibrary!
- Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 2-3 p.m.
- Registration
- Slides
- This session is for libraries already participating in the program
Made Possible by IMLS Grant
This program is administered by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) and funded by the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
What is E-Read Texas?
E-Read Texas is a statewide e-book program for small to medium sized public libraries in Texas. E-Read Texas provides eligible libraries with a collection of approximately 20,000 e-books and audiobooks, and access to a mobile app.
How do we join?
The E-Read Texas program is not accepting new libraries at this time, but TSLAC anticipates re-opening the program in late Spring 2026. Please contact ebooks@tsl.texas.gov if you have questions.
What if we already have e-books?
You can still participate in the program if your library already has e-books. For many libraries, offering E-Read Texas in addition to your local collections can help shorten hold times for popular materials, and can offer patrons a wider selection of material.
Can Academic Libraries Participate?
Academic libraries, community colleges, and libraries of clinical medicine are NOT eligible to participate in E-Read Texas.
TSLAC previously provided access to a portion of the E-Read Texas collection that was available on Biblioboard, but that collection is no longer available as of October 1, 2024. Approximately 2,600 titles from that collection are still available to academic libraries that participate in the TexShare program. These titles have been added to the EBSCO eBook platform and should already be available to TexShare libraries.