Reviews and Blog Posts: ebooks

Want to know what makes a Good Retirement? Learn about things BESIDES income that affect success and happiness in your retirement years on Wednesday, January 23 at 2 p.m. at the Bear Valley Branch.

Whether you want to download library eBooks to your iPad or find great apps to keep your children entertained, we can help get you started! Swing by the Children’s Pavilion the first two Sundays in January and learn how to make the most of your new devices.

On Sunday, January 6, we’ll show you how to find and download free children’s eBooks and audio eBooks from the Denver Public Library website. Check out the new look of our eMedia page, and learn how to install the required software to your computer or device (see schedule below).

New functions:

There was an interesting story about a woman in Norway who had access to her eBooks revoked when her Amazon account was shut down. She had bought a used Kindle from the United Kingdom and transferred her purchases to it. The Kindle developed a problem, and she contacted Amazon to have it replaced, which they agreed to do, as long as the replacement was shipped to the UK.

If a title is not listed in “Available titles” it is not available in digital format for libraries. When you recommend a title, you’ll be given the option to be placed on the hold list or to be notified that the title was purchased. At this time, we are unable to notify you if a recommendation is not purchased.

Use “Buy it Now” to purchase your own copy of an eBook or audio eBook you’d like to own, or don’t want to wait for. Any purchases made using a Buy it link from Denver Public Library’s eMedia site will support the library.

Visit the NOOK Apps storefront to install the free OverDrive Media Console (OMC) app.

Monday, September 24, is your chance to meet legendary concert promoter Barry Fey. He'll be discussing and signing his book Backstage Past and share his stories of meeting some the world's greatest rock stars. At Schlessman at 6:30 p.m.

From one-on-one help to current tech topics, check out the technology classes available at a branch near you!

Tech Open Houses are designed for you to bring in your gadgets (laptop, tablet, eReader) and get one-on-one help with your questions--especially ones about downloading eBooks!

Every Monday, 11 a.m. - 12 noon at Ross-University Hills

Some Fresh City Life My Branch programs require registration, and they can fill up quickly. Take a look, and register now if you're interested! To register, call the branch where the program is happening, or email: fclmybranch@denverlibrary.org with your name and phone number. These programs are all for adults.

At Smiley, 720-865-0260:

DPL's Community Technology Center staff presents eBooks 101 on Thursday, June 14 from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Schlessman Family Branch! Bring your device and/or questions, and come during the time when we'll be talking about what YOU need to know:

10:30 a.m. Kindle eBooks

11 a.m. eReaders (Nook, Sony, Kobo, etc.)

11:30 a.m. eBooks on mobile devices (tablets, smartphones)