Overdrive

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Free e-books and downloadable audiobooks with your library card

Titles you can check out at one time:  7

Days you can check out a book:  21

Items you can have on hold:   5

 

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Mobile Apps

Amazon Apps Logo   Kindle Fire

Google Play Logo   Android

Apple App Store Logo   Apple

Nook Apps Logo   Nook

Kindle App Logo Kindle


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 Software Downloads

Adobe Digital Editions Icon  Adobe Digital Editions

For downloading and transferring e-books to a Nook, Sony, Kobo or other e-reader.

Overdrive Icon  Overdrive Media Console

For downloading and transferring e-audiobooks to an iPod or MP3 player. 

Early Returns

Titles are automatically returned at the end of the loan period. If you want, you are often able to return them early. 

ebook icon E-books

Before choosing a file format, return e-books early from the My Account page.

After choosing a file format and downloading, use the return feature in Adobe Digital Editions, Amazon's "Manage Your Kindle" page, or the Android and Apple apps. 

audiobooks icon Audiobooks

Use the return feature in Android or apple app, or the Overdrive Media Console on a PC.

Audiobooks can not be returned early if you are using the Overdrive Media Console on a Mac or if you have a WMA file. 

Renewals

If a title is available to renew, the option will appear on the My Account page within 3 days of its expiration. 

If a title is not available to renew, you can borrow it again after it expires if there are no holds on it.

Get help with specific issues here. Or call (510) 981-6148 for personal assistance during library hours.