Download Digital Items Now!!
Over 1,000 eBooks, over 1,300 Audiobooks, and over 900 Videos!
Can’t come to the library? The Digital Book Catalog and Download Center enables patrons to download eBooks, Audiobooks, and Videos from our website directly onto your personal computer, PDA or MP3 device (Amazon Kindle and Sony Reader not supported). It couldn’t be easier! Follow the simple step-by-step directions to place holds and download materials. Once your requested materials download, you have the materials for an allotted time. After that time, the materials are automatically returned, and you never have to worry about late fees.
The digital version of a print book can be read on your home or work computer, laptop, pocket PC or personal digital assistant (PDA). Audio books can be downloaded to a pocket PC, MP3 player or other portable devices or burned to CDs. The Library's Digital Book collection includes bestsellers and classics, fiction and non-fiction, titles for children and young adults.
What kinds of materials are available in the Digital Collection?
Audiobooks (wma format)
Adobe eBooks
Mobipocket eBooks
Videos
How do I download Digital Materials? You need:
- A valid Dundee Township Public Library District Library card
- A personal computer (not a computer in the library)
- Free reader software
(available on the lower left of the Overdrive website under "Digital Software")
- Brief access to the Internet
Click Here to Get Started!!
Online Assistance: This is a terrific resource for basic troubleshooting. Choose “Digital Catalog Help” from the menu bar at the top of the screen. You may also want to go to the step-by-step guides at "Download Digital Media Guided Tour".
Online Children's Books, Puzzles, & Games
Online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love. You can also find puzzles and games to play. You may need to download Adobe Flash Player.
Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL)
Your library provides you with a large assortment of online reference ebooks for your 24/7 research needs. See our alphabetical list of titles in our catalog or search by subject. Free to use with your Dundee Library Card number.
Recommended GVRL Title: Business Plans Handbook: 13 volumes of sample business plans for new business in services, retail, and manufacturing.
Playaway Digital Audiobook
A tiny, electronic device which fits in the palm of your hand and is a pre-loaded, complete and self-playing audiobook. It comes with one AAA battery and a lanyard that can be worn around the neck for ease of portability. Patrons must supply their own earphones. Call the Media Desk for more information, 847-428-3661 ext. 307. Playaway titles which we own.