Getting Started with E-books

Kindle instructions

• E-book format: Kindle
• No software required: Kindle must be registered at Amazon.com with an Amazon.com ID
• Most e-books download directly to Kindle via Wi-Fi
• Kindle App available
• NOTE: Penguin Group USA titles must be downloaded to a computer before transferring to your Kindle.
• Penguin Group USA titles are no longer compatible with the Kindle App.

 Kindle Fire Instructions

• E-book format: Kindle
• No software required for Kindle format. Kindle must be registered at Amazon.com with an Amazon.com ID
• Most Kindle books download directly to the Kindle Fire via Wi-Fi
• NOTE: Penguin Group USA titles must be downloaded to a computer before transferring to your Kindle.

Nook, Kobo, Mac Computer and Windows PC instructions

• E-book formats: EPUB & PDF
• Software required: Adobe Digital Editions registered with an Adobe ID
• E-books must be downloaded to a Windows PC or Mac Computer first
• Option to transfer to e-book readers. Requires a USB connection.
• OverDrive app available for Nook HD. Follow Android app instructions after app is installed.

OverDrive App for iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Windows Phone instructions

• E-book format: EPUB
• Software required: OverDrive Media Console App and an Adobe ID (for e-books)
• E-books download directly to device via Wi-Fi

OverDrive App for Android instructions

• E-book format: EPUB
• Software required: OverDrive Media Console App and an Adobe ID (for e-books)
• E-books download directly to device via Wi-Fi

 OverDrive App for Kindle Fire instructions

• E-book format: EPUB
• OverDrive Media Console App and an Adobe ID (for EPUB e-books)
• Items download directly to device via Wi-Fi

OverDrive - more details:

• May require placing a hold
• Check out up to 25
• Keep items for up to 3 weeks: can return early
• No overdue fines

Browse the OverDrive collection

Travel E-Books Collection

Browse the Travel e-book collection

• Read online - always available
• No software required
• Save chapters as PDFs