Select next to enter the library s catalog for ebooks and eaudiobooks. Fairfax county public library missionwe build community and promote literacies through programming, community spaces, technologies, and collections of educational and recreational resources. Checking out fairfax county library ebooks on amazon. Borrow ebooks the library has partnered with other area libraries to offer the overdrive service, an app that enables you to check out and download books electronically. Few of us who have made the switch to digital reading would ever go back to deadtree physical books. Ebooks cant be resold or borrowed from other libraries. If so, search for a library by entering your zip code and then select fairfax county public library.
Why borrowing an ebook from your library is so difficult. Rbdigital overview and instructions ebooks fairfax county public. Online databases and ebooks fairfax county public schools. Interlibrary loan ill service library fairfax county. But as sam clay, fairfaxs longtime library director, launched a plan to revamp the county system, no books were given to the friends of the library for seven months this year, and more than. Digital materials may be renewed once unless other users are waiting for that item. Frequently asked questions about fairfax county public librarys interlibrary loan service. When asked are you sure you want to return this library loan ebook. Downloading mp3 audiobooks from overdrive aging and disability. Apr 29, 2020 the library offers free access to ebooks and eaudiobooks, which are digital books that you can read or listen to on a computer or a portable device. For an overview of the service watch this demonstration video.
Each title in the library can be borrowed by one user at one time and can be read in a web browser, or in adobe digital editions, as a pdf or epub. While libby is not available in amazons app store, kindle fire users can. Help with ebooks, mobile devices and basic computer skills. Select enter library account details and enter your card number and password.
If you have interlibrary loan requests or checkouts, please reregister. Fairfax, prince william, arlington, and alexandria libraries have. The library has public computers for access to the internet, catalog computers, ebooks, downloadable eaudiobooks, and subscription databases. Overdrive has thousands of ebooks available for our patrons. Interlibrary loan ill is a cooperative resource sharing service that allows customers to borrow material from other library systems within the united states. A fresh and easy way to borrow and read from your library. A tutorial covering how to check out fairfax county library ebooks onto an amazon. Use advanced search for more options, or use the filters to limit by format or availability. But whats even cooler is that the overdrivecreated and owned libby app lets you borrow ebooks, audiobooks, music, and more for free. System requirements pdf mention that you are a patron of king county library system. From the overdrive apps home menu, tap fairfax county public library to open the catalog.
Borrow lean on me by national bestselling author, pat simmons, to join the u. Once logged in to your account you will find the link in the. This system integrates both physical items and electronic items, so you can search for books, ebooks and eaudiobooks all in the same place. For example, arlington county residents interlibrary loan service is not. Fairfax county is not responsible for the content provided on related and promoted videos that are accessible from this countys youtube channel. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the loudoun county public library digital collection. Frequently asked questions about fairfax county public. Call for an appointment or stop by mondays and tuesdays 68, and thursdays 69. Rbdigital ebooks research center guides at fairfax county. Howard county library systems ebooks for kids combine educational games, videos, and interactive books for engaging experiences for children from prek through high school. Fairfax county public library today announced that they achieved a. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Time magazines best iphone and android apps of 2018 put. Fairfax county, virginia the library offers free access to ebooks and eaudiobooks, which are digital books that you can read or listen to on a computer or a.
But whats even cooler is that the overdrivecreated and owned libby app lets you borrow e books, audiobooks, music, and more for free. To read the text in the video, click the cog icon at the bottom right of the video screen and select 720p hd. To celebrate a generous gift from the friends of the reston regional library to enhance the library s ebook collection, the reston regional library and the friends of the reston regional library are sponsoring discover ebooks day. Search for a title or author or tap the menu icon on the right to browse subjects or collections.
May 19, 2017 once registered on the open library site, you can borrow up to five ebooks for two weeks each from the growing collection of mainly 20th century titles available now. Best nonresident library cards for overdrive access. The most empowering story line of a family tied together by the power of unconditional love. Ebooks and eaudiobooks, available via overdrive and rbdigital, may be borrowed for 7 to 21 days, based on the user selection. Library home library fairfax county public library. Then look below for ebooks or eaudiobooks to see detailed steps for your specific smartphone, tablet, ereader or desktop computer. Ancestry library edition available in library only popular. Please visit services during closure for updated information while the library is closed to the public interlibrary loan ill is a cooperative resource sharing service that allows customers to. Fairfax county, virginia library apps for reading and research. Libby by overdrive complete instructions to help you. Borrow and read or listen to popular ebooks and digital audiobooks compatible with most devices. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the fairfax county public library digital collection.
Nooks and computers ebooks research center guides at fairfax. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the pinellas public library cooperative digital collection. The library has partnered with other area libraries to offer the overdrive service, an app that enables you to check out and download books electronically. Rbdigital formerly oneclickdigital ebooks and audiobooks. Washington residents can get a library card almost anywhere in the. Kindle ebooks research center guides at fairfax county. Libraries ireland how to borrow ebooks and audiobooks. Please refer to the policies and faqs to understand your responsibilities before requesting material through ill.
Once logged in to your account you will find the link in the dashboard area of the page see image. This service is used to borrow materials that are not owned by fairfax county public library fcpl. Since the rise in demand for ebooks, our waiting lists for many titles have been very long and. You are also able to see all your checkedout items in one customer account screen. Intro to ebooks and eaudiobooks ebooks fairfax county. Some websites let you download or borrow ebooks for free for a limited amount of time.
How do i borrow materials not owned by fairfax county public. Loans, restrictions, lending fees, due dates, and renewals are all determined by the lender, not fairfax county public library. Digital materials may be renewed once unless other users are waiting for that. Here you will also find resources, news, announcements, and a calendar of upcoming library events. Apr 25, 2014 ebooks cant be resold or borrowed from other libraries. In fact, depending on the selling publisher, they maybe have a limit to the number of times it can be loaned before the library has to buy. Borrow and read free ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from your library using your phone or tablet. Ebooks are firmly in the mainstream and no longer a new, scary technology. Interlibrary loans ill are a courtesy from lending institutions. Once registered on the open library site, you can borrow up to five ebooks for two weeks each from the growing collection of mainly 20th century titles available now. Includes more than 30,000 unlimited access eaudiobooks enjoy immediate access without any holds. Ebooks and eaudiobooks, available via overdrive and rbdigital may be borrowed. Fcpl offers free ebooks and eaudiobooks through overdrive. As demand for ebooks soars, libraries struggle to stock their virtual.
Bring your charged device, account ids and passwords. Try libby, our new app for enjoying ebooks and audiobooks. If the title is available, tap borrow below the book cover. Overdrive marylands digital elibrary consortium download ebooks, eaudiobooks, or magazines to your computer, tablet, kindle, or smartphone. From the overdrive apps home menu, tap fairfax county public library to open the. Mobile devices use the rbdigital app to access magazines, audiobooks and ebooks as well as to download them for offline use. Fairfax county, virginia interlibrary loan ill is a cooperative resource sharing service that allows customers to borrow materials from other library systems within the united states that are not owned by fairfax county public library. The library offers free access to ebooks and eaudiobooks, which are. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the broward county library digital collection. Apr 24, 2020 please visit services during closure for updated information while the library is closed to the public interlibrary loan ill is a cooperative resource sharing service that allows customers to borrow materials from other library systems within the united states that are not owned by fairfax county public library.
Unlimited streaming access to the online audio book collection. A few months ago i discovered that not only do my library offer a huge range of ebooks to borrow online, but that i can also place requests, automatically renew books, borrow audiobooks, and. Our new library catalog, launched november, 2019, includes several features we think will make library customers happy. Visit the library website under books movies audio, select overdrive. Watch classic video storybooks paired with related nonfiction ebooks, including some in spanish. The fairfax county public library fcpl is a public library system headquartered in suite 324 of the fairfax county government center in unincorporated fairfax county, virginia, united states hennens. Borrow lean on me to join the united states book club, together we read, running february 19 march 4. Select next to enter the librarys catalog for ebooks and eaudiobooks. Checking out fairfax county library ebooks on amazon kindle. Our most popular service is overdrive with thousands of free ebooks available.
While branches are closed, offsite access to is now available. Fairfax county library revamps system, discards books. So why is it still so difficult to borrow an ebook from the public library. As with any online experience, parents and teachers should monitor what students are viewing and assist them in learning to choose the best resource for their need. Amazons and lendle let you borrow and lend kindle titles for 14 days. We are anchored by the following values which guide us in our vision and the fulfillment of our mission. Magazines have no due dates, holds or download limits. You will need a fairfax county public library card in order. Titles simply expire at the end of the checkout period.
Overdrive app ebooks research center guides at fairfax county. Time magazines best iphone and android apps of 2018 put your local library in your pocket with libby, an ebook and audiobookborrowing app with a wealth of literary offerings available on demand. Libby app ebooks research center guides at fairfax county. More than 28,000 eaudiobook titles are instantly available.
How do i borrow materials not owned by fairfax county. The library system is the largest in virginia in terms of population served over one million people between fairfax county and the city of fairfax. You will need a fairfax county public library card in order to access the several ebook services that the library subscribes to, including. Theres no need to whisper or turn off your phone you can borrow ebooks from home. Click the apple and book icon in the top right corner for the help tab. The library offers free access to ebooks and eaudiobooks, which are digital books that you can read or listen to on a computer or a portable device. For more information, please visit the my library account and the ebooks guides. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author.
Apr 29, 2020 select whether you have a library card. Not all resources will be interesting or appropriate for all students. Take the library with you and read ebooks on your phone, kindle, or computer. Search for a title or author or browse subjects or collections. May 23, 2016 a few months ago i discovered that not only do my library offer a huge range of ebooks to borrow online, but that i can also place requests, automatically renew books, borrow audiobooks, and access a huge range of magazines. The best websites for finding, downloading, borrowing. The fairfax county public library fcpl is a public library system headquartered in suite 324. The process for searching, borrowing and downloading ebooks is the. Oct 25, 2012 to read the text in the video, click the cog icon at the bottom right of the video screen and select 720p hd. Read ebooks for free borrow, download websites save a. Search, borrow and place holds on a computer, go to fairfax county public library s digital media catalog fairfax select sign in located in the upper right corner, and enter your library card number and password. Click here to visit the fairfax county public library new library cards page.
Ebooks have proved once and for all that the most important aspect of books is the content. All about fairfax county public library ebooks youtube. Search, borrow and download ebooks and eaudiobooks. If you want to borrow a book from the library, it may be quicker to put.