- This service can be used from home or anywhere you have access to the Internet.
- There are never any late fees.
How This Service Works
Audiobooks:
- Require additional software (See system requirements.)
- Download to a PC or a Mac computer
- PC users must also upgrade the security component of their computer's Windows Media Player before downloading an audiobook.
- All audiobooks can be downloaded to a PC.
- Mac users can download MP3 audiobooks.
- Some wireless devices are able to download DRM-free MP3 audiobooks directly.
- Instructions for getting started with audiobooks.
- The EPUB eBooks require additional software and a free Adobe ID (See system requirements.)
- Download to Mac or PC and to transfer to a dedicated eBook reader.
- Android and iPhone users can install apps for wireless eBook downloads.
- Instructions for getting started with eBooks.
- EPUB eBooks can be returned early.
- The Kindle eBooks require an Amazon Kindle account and either a Kindle eBook reader OR a Kindle app on your tablet or smartphone.
- The Kindle eBooks can be transferred wirelessly to a Kindle device or any device with a Kindle app.
- Library eBook loans must be downloaded on a local wireless network, not a cellular 3G network.
- Instructions for checking out Kindle eBooks.
- Kindle eBooks can be returned early to the collection through the "Manage Your Kindle" page in your Amazon account. (See page 5 of the Kindle Instructions Handout.)
- Kindle Books published by Penguin can no longer be transferred wirelessly to a Kindle device or app. Kindle device users must download the Kindle Book to a computer and transfer the title via USB cable to their device. (Instructions) Users wishing to read a Penguin title on a compatible tablet or smartphone should checkout the EPUB version of the title and download the title to the OverDrive Media Console app. (Instructions for Apple devices and Android devices)
- Check out up to 3 items at a time.
- Place a hold on items that are checked out.
- When your hold is ready, you will be notified by email.
- Check out your reserved book within 48 hours.
- Audiobooks are loaned for 7 days. The WMA audiobooks cannot be returned early. The MP3 audiobooks can be returned early if downloaded and returned via the OverDrive Media Console mobile app.
- The eBooks are loaned for 14 days and may be returned early.
