How to borrow Kindle books from a local library

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In a latest press release Amazon announced that Kindle users can now borrow books from over 11,000 public libraries across US.

What’s important, when borrowing a Kindle book from your library, you can take advantage of all of the unique features Kindle ecosystem gives, including Whispersync, Facebook and Twitter integration, popular highlights and public notes.

To check out Kindle books from a public library you need to have a valid library card, but you don’t have to go to the library.

1. Visit library’s website and choose a book

First of all, check whether the library is powered by OverDrive. You can look for an OverDrive logo or simply a banner, as the one shown on picture 1.

Find a book you want to borrow and click on a button/link Get for Kindle or Place a Hold.

At some point you’ll be asked to log in with your library card number and PIN. If you don’t have a card yet, it’s good to get it now.

2. You’ll be redirected to Kindle Store

When you check out the Kindle book from the library, you’ll be redirected to Kindle Store to redeem your loan. If you’re not logged in, you’ll be asked to do so.

Afterwards you will just need to choose the device/destination you want to send the book to and it will be delivered instantly.

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Availability of Kindle ebooks from public libraries’ websites is strongly encouraging to get a new library card, so that you can enjoy free books on every Kindle device and app you have – or will have.

For more details on borrowing Kindle books from public libraries, visit Amazon’s official page.

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