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September 21, 2011

Amazon's Kindle has caught up with other ereaders by adding access to ebooks in 11,000 public libraries, Amazon announced today. The service is handled through OverDrive who have made virtually the same announcement.

The process for borrowing a public library or school eBook for Kindle is similar as for other devices. Most eBooks already in the library's catalog supplied by OverDrive are compatible with Kindle, so users simply browse or search for "Kindle Book," check out a title with a valid library card, and then click "Get for Kindle." Access to the Kindle Book will occur at Amazon's website after signing in and selecting delivery to the user's Kindle device or any of the free Kindle reading apps. As with all eBooks and other digital content at OverDrive-powered libraries and schools, titles are available 24/7 and incur no late fees because they automatically expire at the end of the lending period. For more details on Kindle compatibility, including the availability of Amazon's Whispersync technology, please visit OverDrive's Digital Library Blog

The only question, then, is 'What about Desert Hot Springs?' And the answer is here. Ebooks are available from Riverside and San Bernardino county libraries. Currently the most popular ebook at those libraries is The Help, by Kathryn Stockett.

Filed under Books | permalink | September 21, 2011 at 09:21 AM

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Having dilly-dallied a bit, I've now successfully checked out my first library book to my Kindle. Pretty simple and easy!

Posted by: Ron's Log at Sep 29, 2011 11:59:36 AM

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