How do we love eBooks from the library? Let us count the ways. They’re free. You can lug around Jonathan Franzen’s Freedom on an e-reader and give your arms a rest. eAudiobooks can make your long commute more bearable. What’s more, no one can see what you are reading: Romance readers rejoice! We hope you’ll try them if you haven’t already.
Thousands of eBooks and
eAudiobooks are at your fingertips!
You will need your library card and password to access these resources.
Our eBooks, eAudiobooks and other digital materials are only available to residents of Marin County.
Further restrictions apply to some resources, including Hoopla. Learn more.
eBooks & eAudiobooks: Collections and Apps
Overdrive
eBooks &
eAudiobooks
Borrowing
- Checkouts: 25
- Holds: 25
- Checkout for 7, 14 or 21 days
- More borrowing information
Note: Checkouts and holds limits have been raised to 25, to expand access during COVID-19.
Getting Started
Kindle compatible
1. Download Overdrive app
2. Search catalog for Overdrive items
3. Checkout in library catalog
4. Download to device(s) from catalog or Amazon (if Kindle format)
Help with Overdrive
Fill out the OVERDRIVE Front Line Tech Support form and staff from Overdrive should be able to help you quickly.
Hoopla
Streaming
eBooks &
eAudiobooks
Borrowing
- Checkouts: 8 per month
- Holds: N/A
- Checkout for up to 21 days
Getting Started
Choose to stream or download
1. Go to Hoopla site
OR
2. Download Hoopla app
3. Find item(s) you like
4. Checkout items in app or on website
5. Stream or download
Help with Hoopla
Contact Us for Hoopla support
Enki
eBooks
eAudiobooks
Borrowing
- Checkouts: 10
- Holds: 10
- Checkout for 21 days
Getting Started
1. Search catalog for enki items
3. Checkout from enki website
4. Download from website using Adobe Digital Editions
Watch a “Getting Started” video here
Help with enki
Visit the enki help forum for answers.
Available Immediately
Downloads vs. Streaming
Downloads
Pros: No wifi needed once you’ve downloaded files
Cons: Uses a lot of storage; one user at a time
Streaming
Pros: No storage required; multiple users at once
Cons: Need constant wifi access
Getting In-person Help with eBooks
eBook help sessions are offered by appointment at the following branches:
- Civic Center Library
To make an appointment, please call 415-473-4049.
- Corte Madera Library
To make an appointment, please call 415-924-6444. - Novato Library (English or Spanish)
To make an appointment, please call 415-473-2050.
Para obtener una cita de una hora, por favor deje un mensaje al 415-473-2068.