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Celebrate Read an Ebook Week 2026

  • Laura Eckert
  • Mar 2
  • 2 min read
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By Laura Eckert, Digital Specialist


Remember lugging around a tote bag or backpack stuffed with books? Or squinting at fine print on a crowded bus? The world of reading has transformed, and Read an Ebook Week (March 1-7) is the perfect time to celebrate just how accessible, portable, and convenient digital reading has become.


Think about it: right now, you're carrying the entire Clermont County Public Library digital collection in your bag or pocket. That's thousands of titles—bestsellers, classics, page-turning mysteries, swoon-worthy romances, and everything in between—all available 24/7 with just a few taps on your device.


Access CCPL's Ebooks Anytime, Anywhere

Getting started with ebooks through CCPL is simple. Using apps like Libby, hoopla Digital, or Freading, you can browse, borrow, and dive into your next great read in minutes. Waiting at the doctor's office? Download a thriller. Can't sleep at 2 a.m.? Start that memoir everyone's been talking about. Your next favorite book is never more than a few clicks away.


Ways to Celebrate Read an Ebook Week

This week offers the perfect excuse to finally crack open that digital title you've been meaning to read. Here are some ideas to make the most of it:


Rediscover your reading list. Pull up that book you've been putting off and give it a chance. You might be surprised how quickly you get hooked when it's right there on your phone or tablet.


Share the love. Tell friends and family about your favorite ebook, what you're currently reading, or which title on your hold list has you counting down the days. Reading recommendations are one of life's simple pleasures.


Make it a family affair. Young children will love the time spent with picture books and read-alongs on a tablet, while older kids can take a break from endless social media scrolling to explore the library's digital collection of popular book series, comics, and graphic novels.


Digital Reading: A Brief History

Ebooks might feel like a recent innovation, but they've been around longer than you might think. Michael S. Hart created the first-ever ebook in 1971 when he published the U.S. Declaration of Independence digitally.


Fast forward to the early 1990s, and the Sony Data Discman became one of the first ebook readers available to the public in Japan.


And in a milestone for digital publishing, James Patterson became the first author to sell one million ebooks—proof that readers had truly embraced this new format.


Ready to Start Reading?

If you don't already have a CCPL card, getting one is easy. Sign up for a Library card online or visit any of our library branches. Within minutes, you'll have access to our entire digital collection—no late fees, no trips to return books, just pure reading enjoyment wherever you are.


This Read an Ebook Week, discover (or rediscover) the joy of digital reading.

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