![]() ![]() If you have not yet downloaded the item you can also select "Check In" in the library's catalog,. You can return downloaded content directly from the SimplyE, OverDrive, cloudLibrary, Kindle, and Adobe Digital Editions apps. This has been shown to increase the number of books available and reduce wait times for all patrons. To maintain the best possible service for the greatest number of users, we continue to limit online checkouts and holds. Borrowing E-Booksĭemand for NYPL's e-books and e-audiobooks remains high. cloudLibraryīibliotheca's cloudLibrary offers a selection of e-books and e-audiobooks for use on many devices - follow links above for instructions for your type of device to get started. The Libby app provides access on mobile devices and tablets - follow links above for instructions for your type of device to get started. OverDriveĮ-books and audiobooks for use with PCs, and Macs is available via OverDrive's Web site. The Library’s free e-reader app gives access on iOS and Android devices to thousands of e-book and e-audiobook titles, and offers hand-picked staff recommendations, items in world languages, and more. Our e-books can be read on the Web or by downloading e-reading apps, including: SimplyE Here are links to instructions: Amazon Kindle | Google Android | Apple iOS | Other The only thing I *did* like about using the overdrive on the computer was that once it was on my iphone, the files would ignore the 21 day lending window and I could have them on my phone as long as I wanted, until I manually removed them (I keep Goose Girl on my phone at all times in case I want to listen to it, and it's been there for… like years), but with the app, they automatically expire in 21 days and I have to re-borrow and re-download them if they expire before I'm finished, so I use the app for books that I know I'll be able to finish fairly quickly, and the computer overdrive program for longer books that may take longer than 21 days (ahem, A Song of Ice and Fire books took me like 3 months each).You can enjoy our e-books and e-audiobooks on your favorite devices. But then I started using the app and oh my goodness it's so easy! I love how I don't have to get frustrated about parts not transferring over. I used to use overdrive on my computer for the longest time but recently a lot of things have been having trouble being transferred over because it'll say they're being transferred but lots of parts will be grayed out in itunes which means that I have to keep transferring and transferring to eventually get it to work. Open it up on your phone and choose “Add a library.” How big the collection of books is depends on your library, but chances are you’ll have SOMETHING.Ģ. ![]() Most libraries use Overdrive (the five library systems I’ve used in the last 5 years all do, and they are spread across four states), so it’s very likely your library does as well. In the meantime, here’s how to use it with the app. (Are there any of you who would want the whole tutorial for how to do it via computer (useful if you don’t have a smartphone or want to listen to it on your computer)? Because I have a whole folder of screenshots waiting.) So if you have a smartphone or iPod touch, here’s how to do it in about five seconds. I’m a convert (I’ve resisted in the past because you couldn’t listen at double speed, but now they’ve added that functionality, plus a lot more. You guys? The app is so much better and easier. I spent a boatload of time taking screenshots of how to download them onto your computer through the Overdrive Media Console and then transfer them to your player (which is how I’ve done it for years) and then I thought, “Hmm, maybe I should try out the Overdrive app, just so I can comment on it.” ” and then I have to clarify that by “a few,” I actually mean, “one person.”īut this time! TWO whole people asked about how to download an audiobook onto your phone from the library. Usually I say something like “A few people have asked. ![]()
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