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

Need help? Monterey Public Library offers 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 12:00 - 1:00 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. 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

Especially for Kids:

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

Need Ebook Help?

Every Tuesday & Thursday, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Our Technology Volunteer is here to answer your ebook questions. No appointment needed.