E-Books and Downloadable Audiobooks

Lawton Public Library Now Offers Digital eBooks and More

Lawton Public Library has expanded its services with e-books available to enjoy from the library’s website. Library card holders can borrow popular digital media anytime, anywhere by visiting cityof.lawton.ok.us/library.

Users may browse the library’s website, borrow titles with a valid library card, and enjoy on all major computers and devices, including iPhone®, iPad®, Nook®, Android™ phones and tablets, and Kindle®. These digital books can be read immediately on any device with an internet browser and all titles will automatically expire at the end of the lending period. There are no late fees!

“This is the number one request we get” said Kristin Herr, Library Director. “People know that friends and family in other cities can borrow e-books but it has been a long time coming for the Lawton community”. Now individuals can get best-selling and classic titles from the comfort of their home, even when the library is closed.

This new service, powered by OverDrive, is free for users with a library card. To get started enjoying eBooks and more, visit cityof.lawton.ok.us/library. You can find helpful tools and information, such as contacting support, by clicking the Help button on the digital collection.

Because the Lawton Public Library joined the OK Virtual Library consortium, there are already lots of e-books available for checkout. Over 65 other public libraries in Oklahoma participate.

OverDrive is a leading multichannel digital distributor of eBooks, digital audiobooks, music and video. They supply a secure lending platform for 22,000 libraries, schools and retailers worldwide with support for all major computers and devices, including iPhone®, iPad®, Nook®, Android™ phones and tablets, and Kindle® (U.S. only). OverDrive has been named to the EContent 100 as a company that matters most in the digital content industry and is a member of the 2012 Technology Fast 500. Founded in 1986, OverDrive is based in Cleveland. www.overdrive.com

For further information regarding this service or any other library service, please contact the Lawton Public Library at 580.581.3450.