E-Read Texas - Join
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 20,000 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.
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Are we eligible to join E-Read Texas?
Public libraries must meet the following criteria in order to join E-Read Texas:
- Submit the Public Libraries Annual Report to TSLAC each year
- Note that accreditation is NOT required, but you must submit the annual report each year to remain in the program.
AND
- Library serves a community of no more than 100,000 people
OR
- Electronic collection expenditure are less than $100,000 per year
How do libraries sign up?
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.
Who participates in E-Read Texas?
As of November 2025, 218 libraries across Texas participate in the program.
Click here for a map of current participants.