Author: Melissa Campbell

As a member of the
The Plainville Public Library is proud to be able to provide you with access to digital books and audio.

You can have up to 6 items checked out at a time
You can have up to 6 items on hold at a time
When an item becomes available for you on hold, you will get an email alerting you that you have 3 days to check it out
The default loan period is 7 days, but you can modify that if needed
You cannot renew items
Audio Items cannot be returned early. They will be returned automatically for you. No fines are ever charged
Adobe ebooks can be returned early in Adobe Digital Editions under Item Options
Always check the online help pages first if you have any problems, many times the answers are there. If not, feel free to contact the library.

Buy eBooks and digital audiobooks from LibraryBIN to support your library

If you can’t find the book you’re looking for in our digital collection or there’s a long waiting list, you can buy the book for instant use from www.librarybin.com.
This service benefits all the members of the SAILS Network because the network receives a portion of the proceeds. The proceeds are then used to purchase ebooks and audiobooks that are free to library patrons.

Plainville Public Library
plainvillepubliclibrary.org

Address

Phone: xxx-xxx-xxxx
Fax: xxx-xxx-xxxx
Email address

Plainville Public Library
plainvillepubliclibrary.org

Overdrive
ebooks &
eaudio books

Go to
http://sails.lib.overdrive.com
with your library card in hand

Materials are provided in these formats:
Adobe EPUB: downloadable ebook. EPUBs are small files that transfer to a portable reader very well
Adobe PDF: downloadable ebook. Possibly viewed best on a larger screen.
Overdrive WMA: downloadable audiobook. Will only work with Windows devices and those that support the WMA format
Overdrive MP3: downloadable audiobook. Should work on all devices.

Plainville Public Library
plainvillepubliclibrary.org

Step 1 - Download and install free software
You need to download and install the free software that allows you to enjoy the type(s) of materials you are interested in.
To download Adobe eBooks on your computer, you need Adobe® Digital Editions.
To download Adobe EPUB eBooks on your Android, BlackBerry, or iPhone device, you need OverDrive Media Console v2 (or newer).
To download OverDrive titles, you need OverDrive Media Console™. OverDrive Media Console is available for…
Android v1.5 (or newer)
Blackberry v4.5 (or newer)
iiPhone®/iPad®, iOS v4 (or newer)
Mac® OS v10.4.9 (or newer)
Windows 98 SE (or newer)
Windows Mobile 5 or 6

Step 2 - Activate the software
Adobe Digital Editions requires activation.Adobe Digital Editions can be activated anonymously or by using an Adobe ID. Anonymous activation allows you to download and read DRM-protected eBooks on a single computer only. Activating using an Adobe ID allows you to download and read DRM-protected eBooks on multiple computers and transfer them to supported eBook devices.
OverDrive Media Console for Android, BlackBerry, and iPhone/iPad may require activation.If you want to read Adobe EPUB eBooks you need to activate your device using an Adobe ID.
OverDrive Media Console for Windows requires a security upgrade.OverDrive Media Console for Windows utilizes Windows Media® Player 9 Series (or newer) to play DRM-protected files. The first time that Windows Media Player attempts to open a DRM-protected file, it will alert you that a security upgrade must be performed before the file can be opened. Only OverDrive Media Console for Windows requires a security upgrade. All other versions of OverDrive Media Console do not require security upgrades.

Android v1.5 (or newer)
BlackBerry v4.5 (or newer)
iOS v4 (or newer)
Mac OS® v10.4.9 (or newer)
Windows® 98 SE (or newer)
Windows Mobile® 5 and 6

Android v1.5 (or newer)
BlackBerry v4.5 (or newer)
iOS v4 (or newer)
Mac OS® v10.4.9 (or newer)
Windows® 98 SE (or newer)
Windows Mobile® 5 and 6

Step 3 - Check out, download, and enjoy
Browse or search the site, at http://sails.lib.overdrive.com for downloadable materials. When you find a title you're interested in, add it to the Cart and check it out.
Once you have checked out a title, a download page is displayed. Click the 'Download' link to start the download. When the download is complete, open and enjoy the title.
You will never accrue late fees with titles you download from this website. Titles expire at the end of the loan period, and they are automatically returned to the library.