At the library, we love inquisitive minds. Whether you are looking to learn how to check out eBooks for your Kindle or access our databases from home, we know our FAQs can help you find answers fast. Remember, if you can’t find what you need here, we’d love to connect, so please feel free to contact us with any questions you might have.
To borrow electronic materials, you will need to a library card and password.
If you don’t have a library card, you can get one at any library location. If you have a card but no password, please contact us for assistance.
Once you have your library card and password, you can get started at our Downloads page. We recommend installing the OverDrive app (for books) and the Flipster app (for magazines) for the best reading or listening experience.
We’re happy to help you get started in person, via email, or over the phone at Main Library’s Computer Lab or any library location. You also can visit OverDrive’s or Flipster’s help sites for step by step instructions on getting started.
Most major devices will work, including Kindles, iPads, iPhones, Androids, Chromebooks, desktop computers, and smart phones.
To get started with your device in OverDrive, check out their complete list of compatible devices. Flipster also offers user guides and tutorials for desktops, iPads, iPhones, Androids, and Kindles.
We offer eBooks in print and eAudiobooks for adults, teens, and kids, in a wide range of genres, and we regularly add new titles to the collection. If you don’t find quite what you’re looking for after browsing our site, you can suggest titles for us to consider purchasing for the collection.
A database is a collection of information that can be accessed online. Many contain articles and information published elsewhere, such as newspapers and magazines. Because that information is then placed online, databases are a great way to access up to date, accurate information 24/7, from any location. We recommend them for research, homework, and interactive learning.
Most of our databases are available to you anywhere with an internet connection by using your library card number and password. A few are available only in our library buildings.
You can browse through our full list of databases, which include magazine and newspaper articles as well as encyclopedias and research books. These include many fabulous resources for homework for K-12 and college students. We also have speciality databases for genealogy research like Heritage Quest; language learning from Mango Languages; and online classes on a wide variety of topics from Gale Courses.
If you don’t see answers to your questions here, we would love to help you. Fill out our contact form and one of our friendly staff members will reach out to you as soon as possible.
