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Library eBooks: Coming to Your Kindle in 2011!

Published: April 22, 2011


UPDATE 9/21/11:  Kindle Library Lending is here!  More Details

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Did you see the Amazon announcement this week about the “Launch of Library Lending for Kindle Books”?

Complete details aren’t yet available – in their press release, Amazon says “Kindle Library Lending will be available later this year” – but before the end of 2011 we expect you will be able to browse for eBook titles on any desktop or mobile operating system, check out a title with a library card, and then select Kindle as the delivery destination. The Kindle eBook titles borrowed from a library will carry the same rules and policies as all our other eBooks.

We’ll let you know all the details, as soon as we learn more! 

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Already a fan of our downloadable eBook collection?

  • Remember that OverDrive titles can be checked out for 7, 14,or 21 days – your choice. You can change the default – 21 days – at our OverDrive site. Just sign in to your eAccount and choose Lending Periods. (Unfortunately, this isn’t possible from the wireless OverDrive app)
  • What’s new with the wireless OverDrive app?  Check out the updates for Apple and Android devices, or visit your device’s app store/marketplace.
  • Learn about OverDrive’s new BlackBerry app, which supports EPUB eBooks. Not sure if your BlackBerry is supported? See compatible devices at the Device Resource Center.

April 22, 2011 by Web Editor Filed Under: Uncategorized

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  1. Anonymous says

    April 23, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    No Kindle until end of 2011? Rats.

  2. The Librarians says

    April 24, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Anonymous,Knowing Amazon, you'll probably be reading Library eBooks on your Kindle sooner rather than later…

  3. Ann says

    April 26, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    I just renewed my library card in anticipation of library lending for Kindle. . .

  4. Margie says

    April 30, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Any plans for eBooks other than Kindle?

  5. Anonymous says

    May 1, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    We're keeping our fingers crossed too! Love the Kindle format, which I think is much better than other eReaders, but it's not worth it if you can't rent books from the public library on it. We'll wait a little longer and see if Amazon can allow for library lending before buying.

  6. The Librarians says

    May 2, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Margie, we currently have a large collection of eBooks that can read on almost every eReader except the Kindle. You can find more information on our eBooks page.

  7. vertig0gitrev says

    August 25, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Any update on when this is going to be made available to the public?

  8. The Librarians says

    August 26, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Not yet, but we'll let you know as soon as possible!

  9. Ann says

    September 20, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=help_search_1-3?ie=UTF8&nodeId;=200747550&qid;=1316520857&sr;=1-3The above is a new page on Amazon and message boards are buzzing that some library systems are in beta testing.

  10. The Librarians says

    September 20, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    We saw the Public Library Books for Kindle FAQ last night too – we'll share more information about how this will work for Arlington Public Library members as soon as possible!

  11. Ann says

    September 21, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Today's "Kindle Post US" says it's now available to over 11,000 libraries:http://www.kindlepost.com/2011/09/kindle-books-now-available-at-local-libraries.html

  12. Ann says

    September 21, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    FWIW, I just borrowed a book for Kindle. Go to the ePub catalog and one of the options is to get the book for Kindle. Check out the usual way and you'll be re-directed to Amazon for downloading. Way Cool!

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