Ilumina Public Library - The All-Digital Library

About the Program

Category: Libraries (Best in Category)

Year: 2023

Ilumina Public Library is El Paso County's first all-digital library, providing a vital service to residents who live outside the City of El Paso. With rural communities over 60 miles apart, an all-digital library is the most efficient and effective way to connect county residents with access to library services. Launched in October 2022, residents can register for a free library card online and access library resources on their own electronic devices, making it easy to use for those who lack transportation or time to visit a physical library branch. The library's digital collection includes electronic books, audiobooks, magazines, comic books, movies, TV shows, music, language learning, and tutoring apps. The flagship library location is in the rural area of the county, where patrons can check out tablets, hotspots, and access a computer lab. Consistent programming and events take place at this community center in the Agua Dulce colonia of El Paso County. Future plans for expansion to out-county ran facilities are in the beginning stages. Ilumina Public Library fills a much-needed gap in the region by providing a free, accessible, and innovative way for residents to access library resources.