Ebooks and online magazines can be read on a variety of devices such as eReader, tablet, computer or smart phone.

See HERE for general information about reading and downloading ebooks and for links to learn about your specific device.

If you are thinking about purchasing an ereader, see HERE for an article on choosing one that is right for you. (Please note that Kindle is not compatible with Library ebook downloads in Canada)

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Get started with ebooks  HERE Check out an audio or ebooks Listen to audio books on your computer or mp3 player or Read eBooks on your computer or mobile device. Maximum checkouts - 5 Loan Period - varies for each title Holds - 5 maximum No Renewals Scroll down or click HERE for Overdrive help for eBook reader users	Click HERE for 'always available' OneClickdigital audio book titles After a quick one-time account set-up process, you will be able to checkout and download audiobooks. These titles are always available. Maximum checkouts - 10 Loan period - up to 21 days Renewal - 1 Holds - 5 maximum Click below for: Step by Step Instructions & Tutorials FAQs

 Public Domain Ebooks

Magazines online

Overdrive Help for eBook Reader Users

Using eBook readers, tablets or your computer to read books from OverDrive is easy. All you have to do is check out and download an eBook, then transfer it to your device using Adobe Digital Editions.

If you are thinking about purchasing an ereader, see HERE for an article on choosing one that is right for you. (Please note that Kindle is not compatible with Library ebook downloads in Canada)

You will need

• A compatible eBook reader or tablet or a computer.

• The USB cable for your eBook reader

• Adobe Digital Editions for Windows or Mac 

• Your library card number

Directions

1. Install software
   
   You can use a compatible eBook reader or tablet to enjoy eBooks. You'll need Adobe Digital Editions to transfer eBooks to your device. eBooks can be downloaded directly to most tablets. See the Device Resource Centre for information on your specific device.
   
   You will also need to authorize your computer and your eBook reader with an Adobe ID.

2. Browse, check out, download 

   1. Get started at smithers.bclibrary.ca.

   2. Click on Download Audiobooks eBooks & Magazines.

   3. Click OverDrive-Library to Go.

   4. Next, check out and download an EPUB or PDF eBook using your Windows or Mac computer. The eBook will download into Adobe Digital Editions.

   5. From there, transfer the eBook to your eBook reader. It's a simple drag and drop from your Adobe Digital Editions library to your device bookshelf.

    

3. Enjoy titles on your eBook reader
   
   Once you have transferred a library eBook, you can read it just like you would any other eBook. Keep in mind; options for eBooks will vary by device.

4. More questions?
   
   See the Help Page or watch this short Next Generation video.