Libguides: Downloading E-Books and more!: E-Books

E-Books

Getting started with E-books!

Here, you'll find a collection of the library's free e-book databases. All you need is your library card.

Database Highlight:

Need help? Start here! Niche Academy has dozens of simple, easy to follow how-to video tutorials on all our databases.

Bonus: you'll find additional tutorials for social media and MS Office products too!

Welcome!

Do you love e-books like we do? As a Rocky Hill library card holder, you have access to thousands of e-books, free! Take them with you, or snuggle up and read at home. Any time, anywhere. Start downloading today.

E-Book Databases

Overdrive/Libby
Your one-stop shop! Over 18,000 different titles, from your favorite authors. This is your one-stop-shop! This database is a good option for adult, teen and juvenile fiction titles. Check out up to 10 titles at a time and keep them for up to 3 weeks. Finished a book? You can return it early and check out more items! See a book you want? Go ahead and place a hold, Overdrive will notify you when the item is ready.
Freading
Welcome to our newest database! Freading has unlimited copies of all titles, so go ahead, check out that book! Highlights include a great collection of Lonely Planet Travel Guides and titles in foreign languages.
EBSCO Ebooks
This database gives access to a wide variety of e-books for all ages, on topics ranging from self-help, fitness, cooking and research. More than 48,000 e-books included. Download full-text e-books and articles to PDF, or even directly to your Google Drive account.

Downloading Help

Need help downloading e-books to your iPhone, laptop or device? Check out the links below!

Overdrive Help
Get video tutorials and step-by-step instructions to get started downloading with Overdrive. Just pick your device and go!
Freading FAQs
A list of Frequently Asked Questions, including help for Adobe Digital Editions, using the Freading app, and more.
EBSCO Knowledge Base
Links to articles on help topics, such as FAQs, minimum browser requirements, forgotten password help, and more.

Video Tutorials

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