Getting a good book to read is as easy as clicking “borrow” on your tablet. If you’re a slow adopter of the world of e-books, you should know that you can download thousands of e-books and their audio counterparts to your phone, computer, or tablet, for free. Here’s how to quickly and easily borrow an eBook from your local public library.
how to access an electronic library
Depending on where you live, your library may already have a large collection of e-books available. For example, the New York Public Library (NYPL) allows New York residents to sign up for a digital library card and browse available titles. You can sign up online, create a username (usually your email address or member number), and enter a password. then you will have access to your e-book library through the app simply. other library systems across the country may have similar programs; visit your local library’s website for more information.
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if a digital library card isn’t an option in your area, the literary site goodreads also published a short list of e-readers that are great for e-lending in the united states and canada. libby’s online readers app simplifies e-borrowing and links to your e-reader, kindle, or kindle app. company overdrive created libby to link public libraries with readers to facilitate online lending; About 90% of libraries are reportedly connected to overdrive and libby, but you can search for participating libraries on their website to confirm that this resource is available in your area.
how to borrow e-books through libby
To work with libby, you’ll need a library card. you can use your existing card information or visit your local library to get a new card. Once you have the card, download the libby app and follow its easy setup instructions. the app will ask if you have a library card. if you select “no”, it will provide you with instructions to obtain a new card in your area. if you select “yes”, the app will ask if you know your local branch or if you want to “guess your branch”. (The app uses your current location to find the nearest library branch.) After confirming your branch, you’re ready to start borrowing right away.
how to link your e-reader to your borrowed e-books
Once you’ve properly navigated and found the book (or audiobook) you want through libby, choose “borrow” at the bottom. The app will direct you to the payment page, where you can select a loan period of 7 days, 14 days, or 21 days (depending on your library).
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After setting the loan period, libby will ask you to update the notification settings. you can be notified when the loan period is about to expire and be notified when the books you have on hold are now available. You can also choose to be notified when your favorite author has a new title or when the next installment in a series you like is available. This feature can help you track how much time you have left to finish your current book and what to borrow next. once the loan period ends, the book will no longer be available on your account or device.
Now that you’re ready to read, you can access the book in your Kindle library with all of your other eBooks. when you click on the title, you will see the option to read it on kindle or in an e-reader. Selecting “Kindle” will redirect you to sign in to your Amazon Kindle account. Once you’ve signed in, the Kindle app will prompt you to send the book to your device. you have the option to choose which of your kindle devices you would like to use. When you open your eLibrary on your tablet, Kindle, or iPad, all your books will be in one place for easy reading.
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