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Kindle eBooks from Public Library are Now Available

One of the shortcomings of the Kindle platform is that it does not support the ever popular ePub format which made it next to impossible to borrow ebooks from the public library. But all that has changed and as of today, patrons of the public library can now take out Kindle eBooks which can be delivered over a WiFi connection or via a USB download.

I decided to give it a try and so I  logged into Overdrive and searched for my Public Library which was quickly found. I then logged into the digital library with my Patron Number and clicked in the Kindle books library which allowed me to search for a book. Once I found a book I wanted, I clicked on Add to Cart and when I checked out- I was redirected to the Amazon Kindle page where I could send it to my Kindle. Once I turned on my Kindle the book was automatically delivered over my WiFi connection and I was up and reading in no time. The process was fast and efficient. Having access to the eBooks from my Public Library  library will open up all kinds of possibilities now for reading adventures using my Kindle.

Free Audio Books from Overdrive Media



Overdrive Media and local libraries are teaming up to provide free audio book to members of the library. You can download overdrive media here and then go to your library's website to download free audio books. There are waiting list for some books but many audio books are available with short waiting lists. The size of the waiting list depends on your library. Overdrive has an iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad app as well as an Android app that allows users to download books directly to your device. Listening to audio books and reading along can be very helpful for people who have print disabilities. Also, Overdrive provides books with professional narration which are better then computerized text-to-speech voices. The best part of Overdrive media audio books is that they are free to any one with a library card.