OverDrive Books Are Available for Kindle!

OCLS is pleased to offer over 21,000 e-book titles that are compatible with the Kindle through OverDrive. All you need to get started is an Orange County resident library card in good standing, and a Kindle device or Kindle app.

Please note:

• Penguin Publishing has changed how their e-books work with Kindle devices and the Kindle App. Penguin e-books loaned for reading on Kindle devices will need to be downloaded to a computer then transferred to the device over USB. For library patrons, this means Penguin e-books will no longer be available for over-the-air delivery to Kindle devices. At this time, Penguin e-books are not compatible with the Kindle App. We will share more information with you as it becomes available.

How It Works

1. Go to OverDrive.
2. Check out a Kindle book.
3. Click on "Get for Kindle." You will then be directed to Amazon.com to redeem your public library loan. You may be required to log in to your Amazon.com account – or create a new account – if you're not already logged in.
4. Choose to read the book on your Kindle device, free Kindle reading app, or Kindle Cloud Reader.

Please note: Public library books require an active Wi-Fi connection for wireless delivery to a Kindle device. Library books will not be delivered via your Kindle's 3G connection.

If you'd like to use a Kindle device and you do not have an active Wi-Fi connection, you may instead load your library book via USB. Both Mac and Windows users can manage Kindle content through a USB connection.

Helpful Hints

How to find the popular titles that are currently available for Kindle:

1. Go to OverDrive and move your mouse over "eBook Collections" in the Featured Collections section.
2. Select "View All Kindle Books" from the menu options.
3. Check the box to "Only show titles with copies available."
4. Click on the Submit button.
5. Click on the Sort By link for "most popular."
6. Enjoy perusing the list of popular titles that are currently available for checkout and download for your Kindle.

Or, if you're interested in all the popular titles for Kindle...

1. Go to OverDrive and click on the "Now Available, Library eBooks for Kindle" image.
2. Click on the Sort By link for "most popular."
3. Click on the "Hold" link next to the Kindle Book version of the titles you're interested in, if a copy isn't currently available.

You'll receive an email when the title becomes available for checkout and download.

How to connect your wi-fi enabled Kindle device to wi-fi:

1. Turn on your Kindle.
2. From the Home screen, press the Menu button.
3. Select "Settings."
4. Select "view" next to "Wi-Fi Settings."
5. If you don't already have wireless turned on, you will be prompted to turn it on. Select "ok" to turn it on.
6. The Kindle will scan for Wi-Fi networks. Select a Wi-Fi network, by clicking on "connect."
7. You will be prompted to enter the Wi-Fi network password if it is password protected. Enter the password.
8. You'll see "Wi-Fi" in the upper right corner of your Kindle once you're connected.
9. To turn off Wi-Fi, in "Wi-Fi Settings," select "forget" next to the Wi-Fi network you are connected to.

How do I return a Kindle Book early?

You can return a public library book for Kindle from the Manage Your Kindle page in Amazon.

1. From your Amazon account, go to 'Manage Your Kindle.'
2. Move your mouse over the 'Actions...' button next to the public library book you want to return.
3. Select 'Return this book.'
4. When prompted "Are you sure you want to return this Library Loan Ebook?" select 'Yes.' The title is returned.

Please note, the OverDrive Kindle Book will remain on your Kindle until you next sync your Kindle with your Amazon account. The OverDrive Kindle Book will remain in your list of titles in 'Manage Your Kindle' unless you select the 'Actions...' option to Delete the title.