Downloading for Android Devices
Downloadable eBooks and Audiobooks
Garfield County Libraries offers thousands of ebook and audiobook titles for Android device users. There are a few things you should know before downloading these materials from the library.
- Before you look for ebooks, sign in to Overdrive using your library card number to see the complete list of titles for Garfield County members.
- You will need to download the Overdrive App in order to use non-Kindle ebooks and audiobooks and the Kindle App for Kindle App ebooks.
- If an ebook is only available for Kindles and not Kindle Apps, it is not compatible with Android devices at this time.
- Click here to read the Getting Started with Android guide from Overdrive
Downloading ePub Books Using the Overdrive App
ePub and open ePub (oePub) are formats for ebooks that you can download (Kindle ebooks use a different format). The links and videos below will guide you through what you need to read ePub and oePub books on your Android device. Some Android devices might not be compatible with ePub books. Click here to see if your device is compatible with ePub books.
Install the Overdrive App
The first thing you will need to do is download the Overdrive App from the Google Play store. Watch the video below for more information on this step.Get Books for the Overdrive App
Once you have downloaded the Overdrive App and you have an Adobe ID, you are ready get books. The video below explains how to find ebooks from Garfield County Library/Marmot for your device.Read eBooks Using the Overdrive App
This video explains in more detail how to read an ebook using the Overdrive App after you have downloaded it.Get an Adobe ID
In order to use ePub ebooks, you need an Adobe ID to identify your device. You will need to add your Adobe ID to the Overdrive App in order to download books. Watch the video below to see how to get an Adobe ID for your Overdrive App. Click here for help from Adobe with Adobe ID.Download eBooks and eAudiobooks
The video below outlines the steps you need to take to download an ebook or audiobook once you have found it using the Overdrive App.Returning Titles Using the Overdrive App
This video explains how to return an ebook or audiobook to the library using the Overdrive App.Downloading Audiobooks using the Overdrive App
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There are two audiobook formats, MP3 and WMA. In general, Android devices are compatible with the MP3 format only. The easiest way to download audiobooks is using the Overdrive App. Watch the video to learn more. |
Downloading Kindle eBooks Using the Overdrive App
The links and videos below will guide you through what you need to read Kindle App ebooks on your Android device. If an ebook is only available for Kindle devices and not Kindle Apps, it is not compatible with any Android devices.
The videos below will help you get started. If you need additional help, see the Kindle help page or contact your local branch library.
The videos below will help you get started. If you need additional help, see the Kindle help page or contact your local branch library.
Getting Started with Kindle eBooks
To find ebooks from the library for your Kindle, sign in to the library's Overdrive site.Click here to read the Getting Started with the Kindle guide from Overdrive or watch the video below for a quick overview that covers all of the steps to download Kindle ebooks from the library.
Installing the Kindle Reading App
This brief video explains how to install the Kindle Reading App so that you can read Kindle ebooks on your computer, smartphone, or tablet.Click here do download the Kindle App for Android
Reading Kindle eBooks
This video explains in more detail how to read a Kindle ebook on Kindle ereaders and using the Kindle Reading App.