Downloadable eBooks
Mid-Continent Public Library offers eBooks for downloading to your computer and transferring to a portable device such as a Barnes & Noble nook, a Sony Reader, or an Amazon Kindle (see complete list of compatible devices). The service is provided through OverDrive and is available to MCPL card holders.
New to OverDrive? Click here!
Need help learning about your new device? Click here!
To access the OverDrive website, use the button below:
OverDrive offers an overview page that shows how the downloadable service works as well as how to check out eBooks. OverDrive also offers a Help section to assist you with your downloads. You can search our collection of eBooks through OverDrive's website or through our online catalog. For more assistance, please visit the OverDrive Digital Downloads Support page. If you are downloading a Kindle Book, the Amazon.com privacy policy will apply.
Apps are available for Android and iOS devices!
For additional sources for eBooks, visit the Web Resources portion of our website.
OverDrive Help Resources
Take a look at these important help resources before visiting the OverDrive website:
- General Information
- What do you need to make your eReader or device work with OverDrive?
- How do you download and install Adobe Digital Editions 2.0? (see link above for list of devices that require Adobe Digital Editions)
- How do you use Adobe Digital Editions? (black background edition)
- How do you use Adobe Digital Editions 2.0? (white background edition)
- How do you download and transfer an eBook to your Kindle or Kindle App?
- How do you download an eBook to your Kindle Fire?
- How do you return a Kindle eBook early?
Additional Help Resources
Visit these vendor websites for specific device setup, support, and troubleshooting:
- Amazon (Kindle support)
- Apple (iPad/iPhone/iPod support)
- Barnes & Noble (nook support)
