Digital Media: Downloadable Audiobooks Now Available at the Bethel Public Library

Downloadable audiobooks are just like the audio books you get at the library, except that you download them directly onto your computer. From there, all titles are transferrable onto a portable device and some may also be burnt onto CD.

 

Report by Paula Antolini
August 29, 2016 11:54AM EDT

 

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Digital Media: Downloadable Audiobooks Now Available at the Bethel Public Library

Downloadable Audiobooks

Downloadable audiobooks are just like the audio books you get at the library, except that you download them directly onto your computer. From there, all titles are transferrable onto a portable device and some may also be burnt onto CD. Detailed instructions on how to download audiobooks are available on Overdrive and iCONN web sites. For additional assistance, please feel free to call the Reference Desk at (203) 794-8756, ext. 4, or send us an e-mail.

OverDrive – Borrow audio or eBooks compatible with many electronic devices. Available for Bethel patrons only. For detailed instructions on how to use OverDrive, please see online brochures available through Bibliomation.

  • eReading Room for Kids – Browse or search Overdrive audiobook and eBook titles by grade, reading, or interest level!
  • eReading Room for Teens – Browse or search Overdrive audiobook and eBook titles by grade, reading, or interest level!

Hoopla – Borrow a variety of digital media materials, including audiobooks, music, movies, television series, ebooks, and comics. Downloading and streaming are compatible with many electronic devices. Available for Bethel patrons only.

researchIT CT’s OneClickDigital – Choose eAudio from the Filter box to search downloadable audio books from the Connecticut State Library. Available for all Connecticut residents.

There are many services online to access downloadable audio books in the public domain. You may try some of the following sites:


Downloadable eBooks

The Library provides free downloadable eBooks for its patrons.  You can enjoy eBooks in three formats: Kindle Books, EPUB, and PDF. Kindle Books can be delivered to Kindle devices and Kindle reading apps. EPUB eBooks are perfect for mobile devices and e-book readers because their text fits any screen. PDF titles have fixed text, but the page can be zoomed to create a large print eBook. Detailed instructions on how to upload e-book on your device are available on Overdrive and iCONN web sites.  For additional assistance, please feel free to call the Reference Desk at (203) 794-8756, ext. 4, or send us an e-mail.

OverDrive – Borrow audio or eBooks compatible with many electronic devices. Available for Bethel patrons only. For detailed instructions on how to use OverDrive, please see online brochures available through Bibliomation.

  • eReading Room for Kids – Browse or search Overdrive audiobook and eBook titles by grade, reading, or interest level!
  • eReading Room for Teens – Browse or search Overdrive audiobook and eBook titles by grade, reading, or interest level!

Hoopla – Borrow a variety of digital media materials, including audiobooks, music, movies, television series, ebooks, and comics. Downloading and streaming are compatible with many electronic devices. Available for Bethel patrons only.

researchIT CT’s OneClickDigital – Choose eBook from the Filter box to search downloadable audio books from the Connecticut State Library. Available for all Connecticut residents.

Project Gutenberg – Over 42,000 free eBooks: choose among free epub books, free kindle books, download them or read them online.


Other Digital Media

Hoopla – Borrow a variety of digital media materials, including audiobooks, music, movies, television series, ebooks, and comics. Downloading and streaming are compatible with many electronic devices. Available for Bethel patrons only.


 Borrow an Ebook Reader

Thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Bethel Public Library, the Library has two Nook Ebook readers that patrons may borrow. Please review the Policy and Borrower’s Agreement for terms of use. Please contact the Adult Services Department for more information: 203-794-8756 ext. 4.

Ebook Reader Borrower Policy and Procedure:  HTML     PDF

Ebook Reader Borrower’s Agreement:  HTML     PDF

 

 

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