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Down Loading Books...

Flatbush — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 03:56:29 GMT

I wonder if I can down load books off the internet (Library has free books) to my iPad? I don't have the latest iPad, but it is fairly recent. I would purchase a kindle, but I don't think I would use it very much. I actually like to hold a physical book, but I would like to try down loading and see if I would use it.

Is there an application that I need?

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AntiqueRose — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 04:09:46 GMT

@Flatbush I use "Overdrive" for our library and there's also "Libby" that will work at ours. I used to agree with you about holding a book in your hands but I’m a big convert to getting electronic books. I’m paying over $100 a year in taxes for our local library and I am finally getting my money’s worth.

It’s so easy and your local library can probably even help you set it up and walk you through it. I sometimes recommend new books that aren’t even published yet and I’m on the wait list. Sometimes I'm even #1 on the wait list!!!

Returning the books is super super easy too. Just hold down the picture of the book until the return book sign pops up and you can then cancel or return. Poof! It’s gone.

Have fun!

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Sooner — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 04:12:45 GMT

@Flatbush Contact your library and they can help you! Usually you can download from the library's website if. you need an application, but they can tell you what you need and how to get started.

It is wonderful! I think you will really enjoy reading that way if you give it a chance! Good luck!

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tansy — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 04:38:01 GMT

Your library’s website should have instructions for downloading books onto the iPad. My library uses Overdrive.

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FranandZoe — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 05:18:07 GMT

I have a Kindle. But I prefer reading the downloads on my laptop - I have the Kindle App for PC. I also download to my tablet (Android) - it's very handy for travel and just taking anywhere. I've never downloaded from the library. I actually still love and prefer books too.

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peachesncream — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 05:42:00 GMT

I agree that the best bet is to call your local library and have them walk you through the options.

Our library offers a lot of e books, including current best sellers. They can be downloaded several different ways, and on many devices. I've downloaded to my laptop computer, and to my Android tablet.

It's great to be able to read so many books for free! And I don't even have to leave the house to get them.

I think the limit of downloads from my library is 7 (at one time). But once I've read a book, I "return it" online, and then I can check out more!

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Lilysmom — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 07:42:06 GMT

@Flatbush , I agree with @tansy . Check out your library’s home page and I am sure you will find instructions. If that doesn’t work for you, better to visit than call would be my guess. Bring your device and they will help you set it up. LM

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CinNC — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 11:04:54 GMT

Most libraries have instructions on their websites as to how to use Overdrive. I use it on my iPad. You can also download the Kindle app and Nook app for your ipad so you can read any books you may have purchased from those stores.

I recently found RB Digital app at one of the libraries I use (Organge Co. FL - $120 a year for non residents - I live in a really rural co. in NC). It allows me to read magazines. I do this on my PC as I have a really big screen.

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nomless — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 11:34:00 GMT

Different libraries use diiferent software/apps, so you need to know what your library uses. But, yes, there will be a way to download books and read on an iPad.

@Flatbush :

It is likely you will need a library card, and you will need to create a user account on the library's web site. You then will be able to check out and download ebooks.

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Still Raining — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 12:30:32 GMT

My library offers Overdrive/Libby for free. Do need a current library card. It will put on an iPad, or for me, on my Kindle reader. I order on an iPad.

I can’t tell you much I love it. It seems to me the selection is larger. As you go through the shelves you can “tag” ones that look good so you can find them again.

They do have a return date.

Dare I repeat how wonderful it is?

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Toot1920 — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 14:01:30 GMT

@Flatbush, iBooks will have some free books that are available, as well. iBooks will be available for free on your iPad already or download from the App Store. Use the “Search” in iBooks for free books, choose one, and it will download onto your device. You can also download the Kindle app. Amazon has a lot of free books. The same with the Nook app from Barnes and Noble and the Kobo app from Walmart. There’s some good ones and some not so good. There’s different genres available. You’re not going to get current best sellers but I have found some new authors that way.

I would advise to go to go to the library and take your iPad with you. That way someone there can help you and show you how to get ebooks from your library. They all should have WiFi and it’s usually easier to see what needs to be done, especially if you’re not tech savvy.

Ggod luck!

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jlkz — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 14:57:24 GMT

It took the unavailability of the paperback exchange to get me to do ebooks. I have a Nook with books on it but rarely used it once I got the iPad. So I finally took the plunge after repeated nudging from a friend.

My county library ( my taxes make me eligible ) uses Cloud Library app and was I surprised to find my book synced with my iPhone without my doing anything special !

The convenience is wonderful. Every now and again I have to delete and redo load the app because the page gets “stuck”. Seems to restart where I left off.

The loans are for 14 days....I usually finish the book within a few days so that isn’t a problem.

Now I have to keep updating my original list by author of all the books I have read. This list has been copied many times and given to folks who ask me what’s a good read.

I regret how long and how much $ I have spent over the years in procrastinating the switch over to ebooks !

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Lilysmom — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 18:39:29 GMT

@jlkz , I bought my first ereader 8 years ago. I bought a Sony which was one of the first ones that came out. I still use it every day. I can’t imagine going back to lugging books around. Go on vacation and take 200 books with you! How great is that? The Sony is aluminum, not plastic. One of the best things I ever bought myself. LM

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ALRATIBA — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 20:48:45 GMT

Just an FYI re Kindle ...

Amazon has a free Kindle app that you can download to your PC, laptop, android device or your cell phone.

I have three Kindles and the app on laptop, Tablet and phone.

I love "real books" myself - but have run out of room for more bookcases ... so I only buy real books if there isn't a Kindle version available, or old collectible books.

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NYCLatinaMe — Sun, 14 Apr 2019 19:10:46 GMT

@Flatbush maybe you already figured this out, but just in case, just add a kindle app to your ipad and you can access all your kndle books there. I have an ipad mini which I use to read most books. You can acesss your kindle books in all your devices where you installed the app, and the app will pick up where you were reading. I have a kindle app on my ipad, but also my computer and my phone and read books in all. Once you replace your device, you can have your books there too. hope this helps.