As a Monterey Public Library cardholder, you can access and borrow Electronic Books from a number of sources:

Northern California Digital Library (OverDrive) - Downloadable eBook and audiobook bestsellers, classics, fiction, and nonfiction. This collection of eBooks is shared among a consortium of libraries and waiting lists for the newest titles may be long.

To get started on your phone or tablet, download the Libby app and follow the prompts to get set up. For help with Libby, contact the Library or visit the Libby Help page.

To get started on your computer, download the Overdrive app and follow the prompts to get set up. For help, contact the Library or visit the Overdrive app Help page.

The library has handouts to make it easy for you to start using the Northern California Digital Library:

• App Guide
• Computer Guide
• eReaders Guide
• Kindle Guide

CloudLibrary - access to thousands of popular eBooks and audiobooks

Flipster - Digital magazines

Enki Library - Over 70,000 ebooks including popular fiction and nonfiction, genres include: romance, mysteries, travel, technical, crafts, cooking and more. *Available for a limited time.

Open Library - An initiative of the Internet Archive, a non-profit organization building a digital library of Internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form.

Especially for Kids:

California Missions EBooks - History of California's 21 Spanish Missions. View online.