eBooks
Convenient, great for travel, and completely fine-free - EPL's eBook collections are available to Edmonton residents with a library card in good standing.
To use our eBooks, you need to create a free Adobe ID.
EBSCO eBooks | |
Freading | |
| Overdrive Includes popular fiction, non-fiction, and technical titles. | |
Please note: At this time, downloadable eBooks and audiobooks are limited to Edmonton Residents. | |
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Popular devices that use eBooks
| Tablets | Works with EPL eBooks? | Download and read with... |
|---|---|---|
| iPad | YES | iOS Apps |
| Samsung Galaxy, Asus Transformer, Acer, Motorola, etc. (Google Play Store tablets) | YES | Android Apps |
| Kobo Vox, Arc | YES | Android Apps |
| Kindle Fire, Fire HD* | YES | Android Apps |
| PanDigital* | YES | Android Apps |
| Blackberry Playbook | YES | Playbook App |
*Tablets without access to Google Play Store will need to manually install Overdrive Android App.
| Phones | Works with EPL eBooks? | Download and read with... |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone / iPod Touch | YES | iOS Apps |
| Blackberry | YES | Blackberry OS App |
| Android (Nexus II, HTC, LG) | YES | Android Apps |
| PDAs or cellphones using Mobipocket | NO | (Overdrive no longer supports Mobipocket) |
eReaders | Works with library eBooks? | On Windows or Mac transfer with... |
|---|---|---|
| Kobo Glo, Mini, Touch, Wifi | YES | Adobe Digital Editions |
| Sony Wifi Reader, Sony Pocket eReader | YES | Sony Reader for PC/Mac or Adobe Digital Editions |
| nook | YES | Adobe Digital Editions |
| Kindle 1, 2, DX, Touch, Paperwhite | NO | - |
| Aluratek Libre | YES | Adobe Digital Editions |
Thinking of getting an eReader?
Borrow an eReader from EPL
Not only can you borrow eBooks from the library, but now you can check out an eReader too!
Get the facts
- Look at this eReader comparison chart.
- Access Consumer Reports magazine through EPL's collection.
