Overdrive Digital Media

Coming soon: eReader Workshop at the Concord Free Public Library! Check back here for more info in February 2012! For inquiries, email: digitalmedia@concordlibrary.org


KindleHow to download an OverDrive eBook to your Kindle:

  • Click here to begin

  • Click on the Sign In button at top

  • Enter your Minuteman/Concord Library card and your Personal Identification Number (PIN). If you don't have a PIN, please call our Circulation Desk (978-318-3301).

  • Click here to search for Kindle titles

  • Click on Advanced search... link on the left or click here

  • In All Formats drop-down menu on the right, select Kindle Book and then click on Search button

  • Browse and check out a Kindle Book by clicking on Add to Cart, and then Proceed to Checkout, select your Lending Period, and then click on Confirm Check Out button

  • Click on the 'Get for Kindle' button. This opens the Amazon.com website. You may be required to sign in with your Amazon.com account if you are not already logged in

  • Select a Kindle device or Kindle reading
    app.    

  • Click the 'Get library book' button and sync your device or app to download the book, or choose to send it to your device via USB.

  • An active Wi-Fi connection is required for wireless delivery to a Kindle device.
    If your Kindle is not Wi-Fi capable or you do not  have an active Wi-Fi connection, click here to read Amazon's instructions for transferring files via USB.

You may also click here to view a video demonstration produced by Brookline Public Library.

If you need further assistance, please call our Reference Desk at 978-318-3347 during library hours.


OverDrive

(Click on the above icon to start using the service.)

Quick Start Guide

FAQs

Checkout Assistance

Supported Portable Digital Devices

To Learn More About the Product

Need Assistance?

Please call our Reference Desk at 978-318-3347 or email: digitalmedia@concordlibrary.org

 


OverDrive

Click on the above image to start exploring OverDrive eContent.


More OverDrive information can be found below:

View OverDrive Compatible Reading and Listening Devices


Nook

View Nook eReader Demo (Courtesy of Wellesley Library)


iPad, iPod Touch and iPhone

View Instructions for Downloading eBooks to iPad, iTouch and iPhone (Courtesy of Wellesley Library)


Kindle

View Kindle eBook Download Demo Video (Courtesy of Brookline Library)


Sony eReader

View Sony eBook Download Demo Video Prepared by OverDrive


Need Further Assistance?

Please call our Reference Desk at 978-318-3347 or click here to send us an email.

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