New e-Reader or Tablet? Borrow e-Books from the Library

New e-Reader or Tablet? Borrow e-Books from the Library

Did you get an e-reader or tablet over the holiday?

Download library books using Download Destination, the library's download service provided through OverDrive.

Compatible Devices

OverDrive titles can be enjoyed on a wide variety of devices including the popular Amazon Kindle Fire, the Barnes & Noble Nook, iPad Mini, and Google Nexus. A complete list of compatible ebook readers is available at OverDrive.

Getting Started

With My Help! you'll be downloading e-books in no time. Find step-by-step guides for downloading and installing required software, searching our catalog, item check out, downloading and enjoying your e-book. All you need to get started is a valid library card.

To get started, go to My Help!

1. Choose Read e-Books (see graphic below) from the graphic options.

My Help!

2. Choose your e-reader device from the list of options.

My Help! devices

3. Click on the View My Help button.

My Help! view my help

Follow setup instructions for your device.

Downloading books to the iPad

The OverDrive Media Console app, which is optimized for iPads, is available in the App Store, and can be installed on Apple devices running iOS v4.0, or newer.

Other helpful links:

Nook Support

Kindle Help for LibraryBooks

Device Resource Center - OverDrive - FAQs

eBook Formats Explained

OverDrive Recommend Apps/Software

Support

OverDrive has a Digital Help webpage that covers many of the frequently asked questions about digital materials. You can also bring your device to the library and our staff will be happy to assist you.

Quick Links

HELP:e-Readers & Tablets

e-Reader Users Group

eReader Users Group The e-Reader Users Group will meet to provide helpful tips, updates and advice on using or considering various popular e-reader devices.

Discuss how to access and download free titles from our Destination Download website. All users and prospective users are asked to bring in their e-reader devices if they have one.

Sunday, Jan. 6 |1:30-3pm

McKune Room | Drop-in

Having Trouble Finding a Title You Want on Your New e-Reader?

Search Results Society benefits from library book lending; it encourages experimentation with new authors, topics, and genres. Library lending promotes literacy, creativity, and innovation-all critical for being competitive in the
global knowledge economy.

Library lending provides access to books to people who cannot afford to purchase them. Access to
books should be available to everyone regardless of financial or other special
circumstances.

However, libraries face a roadblock. For the first time ever, we are unable to purchase some materials our communities deserve. Right now, several of the largest trade publishers (known as "the Big Six") refuse to sell e-books to public libraries.

Read more about the "Big Six" and other FAQs regarding libraries and e-books.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, Jan. 3

1-7pm | McKune Room

To schedule an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org

and type in sponsor code "chelsealibrary".

Library Closings

The library will be closed:

Monday, December 31

Tuesday, January 1

About Us

The Chelsea District Library is nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide equal access to quality resources that serve the lifelong cultural, educational and informational needs and interests of all people.The Library currently serves 14,000 residents in the Chelsea district - City of Chelsea plus Dexter, Lima, Lyndon and Sylvan townships and more than 20,000 individuals visit the Library each month. The Library's state-of-the-art facility is an access point for information. In addition to providing dynamic services to complement and support local schools and other important community needs, the Chelsea District Library strives to present timely, interesting and high-quality programs and events to engage and enrich the Chelsea community.

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Chelsea District Library