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Borrowing books from your local library

I was in my local library recently and the librarian was telling me about an app that allows you to borrow books through the local library. The app is called OVERDRIVE. She said the app is available to all tablets ...android, iPad, kindle, nook, etc. The only requirement was to have a valid library card. I am in the US, but I assume it is available there in the UK. I do NOT work for overdrive or the Library. I am just trying to share info I think will be useful to those of you with readers. Books are available to be borrowed for up to 21 days. Since you are doing this online, books are available 24/7, there are no overdue books or fines and it is FREE! Bottom line is check with your local library/librarian and see what they have to offer or recommend. Happy reading!


Created By on 26/02/2016

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Lavabread
29th Aug 2020 03:47:25
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I’ve also joined our online library beginning of the lockdown as recommended by local radio. Like previously mentioned any ebooks or audio books can be requested on hold if it’s not instantly available. For those who still enjoyed reading daily newspapers, they are also available to read online. There’s another App - PressReader which is part of the online library. That’s really good & free of course, all the magazines all genres from other countries as well as UK.
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Treehugger1
17th May 2017 17:49:02
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I thought I would save myself a fortune buying books to read on my Kindle and register to read ebooks at my local library, but apparently only the paperwhite version is compatible, and mine's not that type so Amazon will continue to benefit 🙁
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duke Original Poster
26th Feb 2016 17:15:25 (Last activity: 17th May 2017 12:45:23)
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Just so everyone understands you will be borrowing ebooks. And I have the app on my kindle and ipad.
Response from Ang35 made on 26th Feb 2016 17:36:07
I have borrowed audiobooks via my library for months now, I LOVE it ! Walking along with my iPhone , they have some fabulous reads. Makes a change from music !
Response from Terrysoldgal made on 26th Feb 2016 19:15:29
That sounds nice, are the audiobooks free to check out?
Response from sheilah2 made on 9th Nov 2016 17:05:35
My first time on here. I live in Devon and belong to Devon and Dorset Library on line services. It is very good and completely free. Sometimes you have to wait for a book but there is a way to get in the queue. I thoroughly recommend this especially if your local library has sadly closed.
Response from TrevorL8 made on 17th May 2017 12:45:23
@Terrysoldgal, Yes audio books are free to use on Overdrive
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Riolassy
19th Mar 2016 06:31:53
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I think the library has some online books in Derbyshire, but I haven't tried it yet, I will have to look it out, thanks for the reminder.
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