Did you know you could download books to your Kindle through your public library??? Well *I* didn't. But I do now! :-)
There are tons of free books to borrow and it’s really easy to do with a Kindle because Amazon.com uses whispernet to wirelessly sync the books with your Kindle…no cable required.
To find out if your library is participating in the program, you can search the OverDrive website. OverDrive, operates a network that provides e-books to libraries around the world.
Here is a step-by-step guide to checking out a Kindle ebook from your public library based on MY library's system. Yours should be similar.
1. Go to your library’s website. Get an account if you don’t already have one.
2. Find the link to the digital library. My library uses OverDrive and your library most likely does as well. I find the OverDrive site by scrolling down and clicking on the “Downloads” link.
3. After you click Downloads click the “Browse eBooks”
4. That will take you to the Sign In page. Enter your library card information and Sign In.
5. From there you can add books to your cart and when you're finished click on the "Proceed to checkout" link to download ebooks to your Kindle. It will show you the date you checked it out and how long you have until it "expires". (Usually 2 weeks.)
Hopefully this gives you at least an idea of how the process works. It's super cinchy....but, like I said, will most likely vary slightly depending on your library's website.
Hard to argue with FREE BOOKS huh? :-)
Wow! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIs there any public Library's in which you do not have to live in that area to get an account. My public library has a poor selection of e-books.
ReplyDeleteSeriously?? I can't read the book ALOUD? OMG - too funny.
ReplyDeleteSoo what about on a Nook tablet? I LOVE my Nook!!
ReplyDeleteI do this and use Pixelofink.com as well. This website offers several free books a day through Amazon. I love my kindle and have a never ending supply of reading material.
ReplyDeleteDown with Kindle! Boo! I love my books. I love the smell of them when they're old, when they're new. Boo, boo, boo! Okay, that was my speech. Carry on.
ReplyDeleteYay Overdrive! I work at my local public library, and I've made it my mission to tell as many people about Overdrive as possible, because it really is that awesome.
ReplyDeleteOverdrive also works with the Nook and all the Apple devices. AND it has audiobooks you can download too. I use it all the time on my iPhone. There's an app that lets you download straight to your iPhone and bypass the computer completely. Seriously, how could you not love free downloads?
I have a Sony Reader and the library lets me borrow e-pub books. They have many different formats as well as audio books for your ipod. I love the no return feature! I find it is good to go to the recently returned section and pick a book that I can get right away.
ReplyDeleteThanks for spreading the word. I have been doing this for a while now and I love it. I use a Kindle app for my droidX, and there are a few titles that will not sync to a device with an app, but they should be listed as such. Your library can help if you have problems with this (as I have). You can also use the overdrive app to read the epub books from their site, and listen to the audio books. You can also borrow and loan your own Kindle books. There are directions on Amazon's site.
ReplyDeleteGood luck.
Too bad my library doesn't have Overdrive. bummer.
ReplyDeleteI heard about this then forgot to investigate how to do it! This post was perfectly timed as my gift card at the book store just ran out of $$ ☺
ReplyDeleteJenny, I feel your pain! I too love books! I love to fill my bookshelves with them...not only are they well loved but books lend such a coziness to a room. However, I can't deny progress, the digital book is here to stay and is very convenient AND economical. My biggest worry is the future of our beloved libraries...it will be a sad day if they ever fall prey to progress like the Post Office is experiencing :(
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteHi Jillee--I found out about the ebook thing from my library. Then I found out from a website that there are also websites with books that are free and downloadable. Some of the sites are free-books.net, freebookspot,ebookjunkie.com. Hope you enjoy these! Your blog is AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteAnother great source for free great Kindle ebooks is http://www.pixelofink.com/ It sends you an email with 5-12 books free every day. The one catch is you have to download the book the day you get the email, because the specials are usually only one day. I have gotten 100's of books free. Also http://ebookfling.com/ is a great loaner site, if you loan a book you earn a credit and then with the credit you can borrow a book. I have had great luck with this website.
ReplyDeleteOh, how I wish I could. Our small (hick) town library doesn't loan to Kindle, only to Nook. Drat. :-(
ReplyDeleteTo those who prefer the feel of a real book in their hands, I can understand that, but I had just about given up reading due to arthritis in my hands making it painful to hold a book open for long. I have no trouble at all with my Kindle Touch, and turning the pages is so simple!
ReplyDeleteThis may be your most helpful and brilliant post yet. Thanks!
ReplyDeletelibraries have not been able to keep up with the demand for ebooks...they are lacking alot of financial help in this area and can be very frustrating. waiting in line for 24+ people..is WRONG!!!
ReplyDeleteI love real books as well. Curios to know if this works in Britain, though.
ReplyDeleteI am a school librarian and I LOVE my Kindle because my town's public library has a sorry selection. Of course, they don't show to be on "Overdrive". Anyway, I can't sing the praises high enough for the Kindle...one can get almost any book they want.
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