Checking out an eBook for Your Kindle From Your Public Library
Most, but not all, of the eBooks found in the New Hampshire Downloadable Books service are compatible with Kindles. Find available Kindle titles with the Advanced Search.
In the Advanced Search screen:
- Select Kindle Book from the Format options.
- Select a broad subject heading like Fiction, Nonfiction, Mystery, Romance, etc. (Optional.)
- For finding an eBook to check out right now, select “Only show copies with titles available.” This will not show titles that aren’t available to check out right now.
- Search!
Once you find an available title that you’d like to read, click on “Available – Add to Cart.” Be certain to click on Kindle Book version of the title!
When the title is add to your cart, you could continue to browse for more books, but be aware that this copy will only stay in your card for one hour. It’s best to proceed to the checkout! Confirm your checkout.
Click the “Get for Kindle” button.
You are brought to your Kindle account. Notice that I did not need to sign into my Kindle account. Select which device you’d like the title sent to and click “Get Library Book” button.
For those of you that have Kindle apps on smart phones or the Kindle with cellular (3G access) please know that you must use a wireless network to download the title.
Connecting to a wireless network with a Kindle:
- Turn on your Kindle.
- Push the (physical) “Menu” button from the keyboard.
- Navigate using the 5-way controller to select “Turn Wireless On.”
- The menu will disappear.
- Push the “Menu” button again.
- Use the 5-way controller to select “Settings.”
- A new screen will load…
- Use the 5-way controller to select “Wi-Fi Settings.
- Using the 5 way controller, navigate to and click on “View.”
- Use the 5-way controller to click “Connect” next to the desired network.
- If the SSID of the known network is not broadcasted openly, click on “Enter other Wi-Fi network.
- Using the keyboard, carefully type in the network name and password.
The following page provides diagrams and other valuable information about the latest version of the Kindle.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=hp_left_cn?ie=UTF8&nodeId=200505460
Returning eBooks Early:
Returning the eBook back to the collection early allows you to check out more eBooks and others to get the book faster. It’s a win-win!
Visit Amazon.com and see the “Your Amazon” link. Place your mouse over the link and select “Manage Your Kindle.”
You may get asked to verify your password before getting into the account.
Find the library eBook in your account, click “Actions” and select “Return this book.”
