Kindle eReaders Web Guide
Compatible with free Overdrive eBooks
The Kindle family of eReaders offer a compelling combination of features and convenience:
- Compatibility with thousands of free eBooks (browse our catalog)
- Access to Amazon titles for direct download purchase
- Non-reflective/anti-glare eInk display in Kindle, Kindle Touch and Kindle Keyboard
- Full-fledged web browser, email client, app store in Kindle Fire
- Direct-to-Kindle downloads
Kindle Website
Reviews
- Consumer Reports (MAPL library card required) - search for your device or 'E-book readers Buying Guide'
Read MAPL eBooks on your Kindle
Download books to your Kindle
What works?
- Kindle format eBooks
- Penguin eBooks loaned for reading on Kindle devices will need to be downloaded to a computer then transferred to the device over USB. For library patrons, this means Penguin eBooks will no longer be available for over-the-air delivery to Kindle devices or to Kindle apps. See the OverDrive Kindle Transfer Video for instuctions.
What do you need?
- An Amazon ID
- Step-by-step instructions from OverDrive
Return eBooks before their expiration date Z
- Log in to your Amazon.com account
- Select Manage Your Kindle
- Select Actions > Return this book
NOTE FOR KINDLE READER DOWNLOADS: You may receive renewal or purchase messages from Amazon regarding your OverDrive download of library eBooks to Kindle readers. These messages are not from MAPL, and do not affect the terms of your library download. MAPL never solicits purchases or charges any fees for the use of digital library material.
This is based on the eReaders Web Guides by King County Library System