Did you know that you can borrow and download eBooks from your local public library and read them on your Kobo eReader?

Kobo previously made owning a stack of books quick and easy, and now we’re making  borrowing books just as easy.

The Kobo eReader makes borrowing, accessing, and reading your public library books even easier than before.  So, pull out your library card and let’s get started.


•    Call or visit your library’s website to find out, if your local public library participates in the electronic book lending program.
(In the US or Canada, you can use Library Finder http://sonysearch.overdrive.com
•    Find out what type of files and eReading devices your library supports.  Note that in order for you to borrow eBooks from the library and load them on to your Kobo eReader, your library will need to support ePub and PDF files.
•    Make sure that you have valid library card.
•    You will need a computer with internet access.
•    You will need to download and activate free Adobe DigitalEditions software on to your computer.

Step 1 How to download Adobe Digital Editions software and activate it on your computer:

1.    Go to http://www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions/
2.    Under the “Install Digital Editions 1.7.2” heading, click “Launch”
3.    The “Adobe Digital Editions Installer” screen will be displayed.
4.    Click “Yes” in the “Adobe Digital Editions Installer” screen to begin the download.
5.    If you accept the terms and license agreement, click the “I Agree” button.  Adobe Digital Editions is installed. Adobe Digital Editions will open once the installation is complete.
6.    Activate Adobe Digital Editions Using an Adobe ID, it allows you to do more with eBooks, such as downloading them on multiple computers and transferring them to supported portable devices.

Comments

[regentalltrades]

thanks

[regentalltrades]

Can this be done on a Kindle or is it limited to Kobo only?

[abittner]

These instructions are for Kobo eReader only. But simillar method can applied for Sony and other ePUB and PDF compatable eReaders.