OverDrive Audiobooks
What is OverDrive?
OverDrive is a free digital media platform which allows library customers to download audiobooks to their personal digital audio device — such as MP3 players like iPods.
By downloading and installing the free OverDrive software, customers can use their library card and PIN to:
- Download fiction and non-fiction titles from home at any time;
- Transfer the titles to an iPod or other MP3 player for portable entertainment at the gym, walking or relaxing
- Burn some titles to disc
- Avoid late fees - the items will self expire
More than 500 best-selling and classic titles form our current collection and more titles will become available in the future - for adults, young adults and children.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does OverDrive cost?
- This service is free!
- What do I need to access OverDrive?
- To download digital titles, you need:
- A Windows or Mac computer
- Free digital media software available from the OverDrive site
- Access to the internet
- Your library card
Internet access is needed to browse, check out, and download titles. After download, enjoy a digital title without being connected to the Internet.
- What is the OverDrive media console?
- This free, easy-to-use software allows you to seamlessly download, organize, transfer, play or burn OverDrive titles and is available from the OverDrive site.
- What is an OverDrive WMA Audiobook?
- An OverDrive WMA Audiobook title is a digitally-protected audiobook. They are compatible only with Windows but will work on iPods and iPhones.
- What is an OverDrive MP3 Audiobook?
- MP3 Audiobook titles are compatible with many different devices including most cell phones, PDAs, and MP3 players. They are Windows and Mac compatible.
- Will my MP3 player or iPod work with OverDrive if I want to transfer a title?
- OverDrive have helpfully provided a list of compatible players.
- How many titles am I allowed out?
- We currently allow five items to be borrowed from OverDrive at any one time. These may be audiobooks and/or e-books.
- How long do we have access to a title?
- You have the choice of selecting either seven, 14 or 21 days. At the end of this time the file will automatically return itself — there are no overdue fines.
- If an item I want is out can I place a hold?
- Yes, you will be emailed when your requested titled is checked back in and then you will have five days to pick up this hold before it automatically returns itself to be available to others.
Media releases
Free digital downloads from ‘library without walls’ from October 5, 17 September 2009
