Ebooks and Audiobooks to enjoy at home or on your portable device!

Need help? Monterey Public Library offers a monthly short presentation giving an overview of options called "Ebooks Demystified" along with one-on-one assistance via Ebook Help Appointments. Check our calendar or contact the Library Help Desk for more information. We also offer drop-in ebook and computer assistance every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

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.

• Overdrive Help
• Libby Help

The Overdrive Media Console (OMC) is the primary app for accessing ebooks and can be installed on most devices such as on desktops, laptops, phones as well as tablets. OMC can be downloaded for free from a variety of places:

•   Google Play
•   Apple App Store
•   Nook App Store
•   Amazon App Store
•   Windows Store
•   Northern California Digital Library

The Help page at Northern California Digital Library can link you directly. Visit: https://app.overdrive.com/

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

Especially for Kids:

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

Need Ebook Help?

Every Tuesday & Thursday, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Our Technology Volunteer is here to answer your ebook questions. No appointment needed.