Getting started with a Windows computer
With a Windows computer, you can access eBooks, audiobooks, music, and video from your library's digital collection.
What you need
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An Internet connection
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A library card
How it works
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Install software to download titles
OverDrive Read eBooks can be read directly from your device's browser, with no software installation required.
Note: OverDrive Read titles are only available through updated library websites. Click here to learn more.
Library titles available in the following formats can be downloaded to your Windows computer. Use the links below to install the free software needed for download.
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Borrow titles from your library website
Borrow titles from your library's digital collection website. To locate your library's site, use search.overdrive.com.
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Enjoy titles on your computer, or transfer them to a device
OverDrive Read eBooks can be read from a compatible browser on your computer, tablet, or mobile device.
Kindle Books can be read on your computer using Kindle for PC or Kindle Cloud Reader. You can also transfer them to your Kindle device via USB or over Wi-Fi.
EPUB and PDF eBooks open automatically in Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) on your computer when you click Download. You can also use ADE to transfer eBooks to an eBook reader of your choice.
MP3, WMA, and WMV files open automatically in OverDrive Media Console (OMC) on your computer when you click Download. You can also use OMC to transfer them to your mobile device.
