download audiobooks and ebooks from the Maine infonet download library

general information: download ebooks

  • Click on the "Download" Library link on the apl website or go directly to download.maineinfonet.org.
  • Read books on your computer or transfer to a compatible device. Most ereaders and smart phones are compatible, see the Overdrive Device Resource Center for a full list.
  • You will need Adobe Digital Editions or the Kindle app. The Download Library Quick Start Guide will link you to the software you will need to download ebooks.
  • Always Login First! With Overdrive Advantage, there is a small but growing collection of ebooks just for APL cardholders. This means shorter waits for popular titles, and more titles to choose from. You will only see these titles when you are logged in with your APL card, so always login first!
  • You may have up to three books checked out at the same time, for seven or fourteen days. eBooks can be returned early.
  • Place holds on books you would like to read if they are checked out, you will be notified by email when your title is available. To find books available right away, go to Advanced Search and check the box "Only show titles with copies available".
  • To use on mobile devices, you will need to install the appropriate app. More information on using mobile devices here.
  • When using Adobe Digital Editions to transfer to a device, the eReader must be authenticated with the same user ID as the computer. More about activating Adobe Digital Editions. If the Adobe Digital Editions software does not automatically detect your eReader to authorize it, close Adobe Digital Editions and disconnect your eReader. Reopen Adobe Digital Editions and connect the eReader. 

See the the Download Library's FAQ for more information.

 

Download eAudiobooks

  • First, install the Overdrive Media Console software on your computer before you download books.
  • The publisher of each title determines which formats will be supported for that title. These formats determine whether or not the title will play on your equipment. Be sure to look at the icons displayed with each title to determine if a title will work with your device.
  • The most widely available format in the system is WMA, which plays on Windows computers and most portable players. 
  • If you are using a Macintosh computer, you will need to select a title in the MP3 format and not the WMA format. Check the icons on the bottom of each title for compatibility. For a list of titles in the system that are available in MP3 format, see here.

If you have questions about how to use the Download Library, please call the Library Reference Desk at 333-6640 ext. 4.

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