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New Hampshire Downloadable Books

 

Check out and download books from the comfort of your own home!
Downloadable book formats include audiobooks, to which you listen, and eBooks, which you read on your computer or compatible eBook reader. 

Overdrive provides both the new eBooks and a wide selection of audiobooks. Overdrive is accessible from our website (select Using Your Library, and then either Audiobooks or eBooks) or by going to the NH Overdrive website.

Use your 14 digit library card number when asked for your Library Card Number.

eBooks can be checked out for 14 days, and can be returned earlier if you wish. Audiobooks  check out for 7 days and cannot be returned early. Each patron can check out 3 items at a time, any combination of audiobooks and eBooks. Patrons can reserve up to 5 titles (any combination of audiobooks and eBooks) at a time.

To borrow downloadable books from this service you will need:
• A current Hampstead library card (14 digit identification)
• Access to the Internet
• A computer or device that meets the system requirements for the type(s) of materials you wish to download (list of devices)
• Free software for the computer or device on which you wish to use the materials available at this site.

 

You may also need:

For audiobooks:

All users will need to download and install the free OverDrive Media Console software. 

For eBooks:

• Amazon Kindle users will need an account with Amazon.com
• Other users will need to download and install the free Adobe Digital Editions software.

Help:
• Need help? Get started here
• Quick start guide to eBooks and downloadable audiobooks
• Latest help tips from the NH Downloadable Books blog
• Device compatability list (find out what computers and devices work with different kinds of eBooks and downloadable audiobooks)


eBook help:
• Getting started with eBooks
• More help for eBooks
• New! Special instructions for Amazon Kindle users (PDF)

audiobook help:
• Getting started with downloadable audiobooks


* Please note that digital downloads can be enjoyed at home, at work, or when you travel, but are not for use on library computers.


Further mention:

All Kindle eBook readers are compatible with the Kindle Books in our collection.

All Sony Readers, Barnes & Noble Nooks, Kobos, and some other readers are compatible eBook readers with the EPUB eBooks in our collection.

All iPads, iPhones, iPod Touches, Android phones and some other phones are compatible with the Kindle Books in our collection when using the free Kindle app from Amazon. An Amazon account is required.

All iPads, iPhones, iPod Touches, and Android phones are also compatible with EPUB eBooks when using the free OverDrive Media Console app. A free Adobe ID is required.

 The Kindle, Kindle Touch, and Kindle Keyboard cannot be used to browse the NHDB site to check out the Kindle book.  A computer or tablet must be used to browse the site, check out an eBook, and send the book to the Kindle device.