Howard County Library System
 
 
 
 
Electronic Books and Audiobooks

electronic book imageHoward County Library System (HCLS) offers free access to e-books and audiobooks with:

e-books for Kids

Maryland's Digital eLibrary Consortium (OverDrive)
Download e-books and digital audiobooks to a computer or your MP3 player.
Note: If you lose your library card and get a replacement, your Overdrive holds (linked to your old library card barcode number) will disappear. If this happens, please e-mail us so your holds can be restored. In your message include your current barcode number and the list of titles you had on hold.

Instructions for loading OverDrive e-books on the following devices:

One-on-One Sessions:
HCLS Instructors at all branches now offer one-on-one instruction on how to use Maryland's Digital eLibrary (OverDrive). To schedule a session, call your local branch or fill out our online form.

Upcoming e-reader classes

Research e-books:

Project Gutenberg
Access the world's largest single collection of free e-books.

Google ebookstore
In addition to offering for purchase new releases and best sellers, Google e-books offers nearly 3 million e-books from the public domain.

Guide and Help
 
 
Featured E-Resources