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Adobe Digital Editions is free software that allows you to check out and read ePub format ebooks from libraries. This software manages your checkouts and protects books from being illegally copied. You'll need this software on your computer or on your mobile device to use ePubs. For instance, if you have a Nook, you'll use Adobe Digital Editions on your computer to check out the book from our Library then transfer it to your mobile device. If you have an Apple device, see the information on this page about the Bluefire Reader.
Being able to access, download, and read ebooks depends largely on what sort of device you have and what file types and additional applications your device uses. All of the COD Library's ebooks can be read on internet-enabled devices using a web browser.
To download ebooks to read offline, make sure your device can read PDF files (most can) and/or download Adobe Digital Editions (or Bluefire Reader for Apple devices) and to check out books from our various collections. If you are using a portable device or ereader, select your device from the list below to learn more.
Download options are set by publishers and may differ between ebook collections. Download options will display when specific books have been selected within a database collection or opened from the Library catalog.
Consult the Help section within individual ebook databases.
To save, read, and manage ebooks offline on your device, you generally need to download additional software. Consult the Library's Finding & Using Ebooks page and ebook FAQs for additional information.
Yes, we do! Check out the Overdrive Information Page to learn more about this collection.
You can also browse for free fiction e-books at the following sites:
Books in the ePub format require a special software called Adobe Digital Editions in order for you to read them on your device. This software lets you read your books, manages your ebook checkouts from the Library and protects the book from being copied illegally.
Adobe Digital Editions is not compatible with iPhones, iPads or iPod Touch but the Bluefire Reader is compatible. Bluefire Reader emulates Adobe Digital Editions and performs all of the same functions. You can also manage your ebook and PDF library on your device using Bluefire.
O’Reilly for Higher Education is a popular collection of technology- and business-related ebooks and tutorials. The books can be read using a web browser and internet connection. To access content offline you must download on the O´Reilly app from your app store. You will find your downloaded items by clicking Downloads on the app menu. You can download books, book sections, videos and video clips. You can keep them for as long as you like.
If you're having trouble logging in to O'Reilly for Higher Education, see our O'Reilly for Higher Education help guide.
You can read all of the educational non-fiction ebooks from the COD Library using your personal computer with an internet connection and web browser. To download ebook chapters or sections, your computer will need to have a current PDF reader. Books in ePub format will require the free Adobe Digital Editions software to download and view.
If you have a mobile device, you can use your personal computer to find and download materials then transfer them to your mobile device.
Your Android tablet or smartphone reads the following formats: ePub and PDF.
You can use our OverDrive collection with your Android device. See our OverDrive help page to learn more.
For more help with your device, go to the manufacturer's website for product documentation. Or see the Android website for more information.
Amazon ereaders (Kindle/Fire) can read the following ebook file types: Kindle (.azw & .azw1) and .pdf. Unfortunately, the Library does not have any materials in Amazon formats. But most COD ebooks are available in the .pdf format. Use your Amazon ereader web browser to find and read COD Library ebooks. You can also use your home computer to download book chapters, sections and pages and transfer them to your Amazon ereader.
You can use our OverDrive collection with your Amazon device. See our OverDrive help page to learn more.
For more information on how to use your Amazon e-reader, refer to the User Guide on your device. Advanced help:
Your iPad device reads the following formats: ePub and PDF. Most of the COD Library's ebook collections are available in PDF format. Your iBooks app will allow you to read PDFs. If you'd like to highlight and make notes on your PDF files, try using an app like GoodReader from the App Store.
You will need to download the free Bluefire Reader app to use books in the ePub format.
You can use our OverDrive collection with your iPad. See our OverDrive help page to learn more.
For more help with your iPad, go to the Apple iPad Support page.
Your iPhone reads the following formats: ePub and PDF. Most of the C.O.D. Library's ebook collections are available in PDF format.
You will need to install the Bluefire Reader app to read ePubs from the library on your iPhone.
You can use our OverDrive collection with your Apple device. See our OverDrive help page to learn more.
For more help with your iPhone, go to the Apple iPhone Support page.
Google's Chromebook only supports web applications and is NOT compatible with Adobe Digital Editions software. This means you will not be able to read books offline that require Adobe Digital Editions or be able to transfer files from your Chromebook to another ereader device.
You CAN read books that are in .pdf format using your Chrome browser. To find ebooks that are downloadable to your Chromebook to read offline, check out the Google Play Books store and app.
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Only ebooks in COD Library collections can be accessed.
District residents can access and use the Library's Overdrive ebook and audiobook collection.
To search for ebooks on specific topics: