Go to your Account dashboard and access the Checkouts page.ġ2. Select 'Borrow' before signing in to your library account, if prompted.ġ1.

If the format only features the cover, author and title, click or tap the 'More' option to be redirected to the ebook's details page.ġ0.

If a lending period is available, select it now.ĩ. If prompted, sign in to your library account.ħ. If the format you see has the 'Borrow' link, click it.Ħ. The other will feature the book cover, title, and author, with a designation that it's an 'Ebook' and a link to 'Borrow' it.ĥ. One will feature only an image of the book cover with the title and author. Titles will appear in two different formats. Search for and find the book you want to borrow using the site's advanced search, format filter, or by visiting an ebook's details page and verifying that Kindle is an available format.Ĥ. Open your library's digital collection.ģ. How to check out library books for your Kindle through the OverDrive websiteĢ. Here's how to read library books on your Kindle.

Once all of that is in place, you're ready to get started. You can also read the book, once borrowed, within the OverDrive app if you don't have your Kindle handy. When checking out a book, whether through your library or the OverDrive site, you'll want to find a 'Device restrictions' link, or something similar, under the 'Available formats' section to confirm compatibility. Additionally, some Kindle Books such as picture books, read-alongs, and graphic novels will not be supported by the Kindle app or some devices. It should be noted that not all libraries support the OverDrive lending system, so you'll need to verify that yours does before proceeding. Those with a membership at their local library can access electronic books for free, thanks to Amazon's partnership with OverDrive. While Amazon's Kindle allows owners to purchase or rent ebooks from the company itself, some people may not know that access to your latest favorites on your e-reader is only a library card away.

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