BOOKS & READING
SCL Digital Downloads

Overview of e-book services
E-Book resources
Upcoming programs

Required Software
Adobe Digital Editions E-Books
Older versions |
How to download | Help
OverDrive Media Console
E-Audiobooks
How to download | Help

Don't have an SCL card? Try our links to
Free E-books/
Free E-Audiobooks

Email: info@sclibrary.ab.ca
Ph: (780) 410-8600

Help with E-Books
Search, browse and borrow library e-books from one of the following services:
	OverDrive Find popular items, including bestsellers. If another user has an item checked out, place it on hold and get a notification when it is available. Requires an SCL or FSPL card. Includes: e-books & e-audiobooks Formats: EPUB, OEPUB, PDF, OPDF, WMA, MP3 Loans: 3 weeks, 5 titles at a time Renewals: No	Popular items
		Lots of variety
		Get books instantly
		Easy to use
		Help with OverDrive

	Freading Enjoy access to 22,000 titles from a variety of genres, with new ones being added every week. Unlimited access, so there's no waiting! Requires an SCL card. (FSPL patrons access here) Includes: e-books only Format: EPUB, PDF Loans: 2 weeks, based on tokens - 6 tokens/week Renewals: Yes	Popular items
		Lots of variety
		Get books instantly
		Easy to use
		Help with Freading

	OpenLibrary Includes over 100,000 eBooks contributed by participating libraries. Items can only be read by one person at a time, and cannot be put on hold. Requires an SCL card + free OpenLibrary account. Includes: e-books only Format: EPUB, PDF Loans: 2 weeks, 5 titles at a time Renewals: No	Popular items
		Lots of variety
		Get books instantly
		Easy to use
		Help with OpenLibrary

New E-Books

View full list of new titles

Featured in Freading

Additional e-books, always available!
Get help with Freading

E-Book Resources

Help with downloads
General Help
Help with OverDrive | Help with Freading | Help with OpenLibrary

Get to Know Your Device
Where to find help for e-readers and tablets - the basics.

Get Apps
Easy browsing, reading, & listening on your smart phone or tablet!

Request a Title
Don't see what you're looking for? Make a request and we'll do our best to order it!

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Upcoming programs

Getting Started with E-Books

Need help getting started with e-books? Try one of our free programs! SCL offers group sessions for specific devices periodically. We also offer free 1:1 sessions with a library staff member to get started using library e-books on your device.

For group classes, please see our Program Calendar, or register using these links:

Getting Started with Library eBooks: Kobo	Program 326 Tue Jun 18 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Getting Started with Library eBooks: Sony Reader	Program 327 Wed Jun 19 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Getting Started with Library eBooks: iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch	Program 328 Fri Jun 28 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Drop-In Tech Help: eBooks	Tue Jul 9 6:00 - 8:00 pm Drop in (no need to register)

Drop-In Tech Help: eBooks	Thu Jul 18 2:00 - 4:00 pm Drop in (no need to register)

For 1-on-1 sessions, please contact our Information Desk for more information or to register. There are a variety of dates and times available.

BOOKS & READING SCL Digital Downloads

New E-Books

E-Book Resources

Upcoming programs

BOOKS & READING
SCL Digital Downloads