Mentor Public Library Now Kindle Friendly

patrons can now download classic and popular eBooks on their Kindles or via their Kindle applications on iPads, iPhones, Androids and other smart phones and tablets.

The library began in May. By following instructions on the library's site, readers could download books onto a bevy of devices, including iPods, iPads, Nooks, Kobos, iPhones, Sony Readers and more.

Now the library has expanded the service so it's also compatible with Kindles.

Barbara Hauer, the collections manager for the library, said she was personally excited to using the new service.

"I am so looking forward to downloading eBooks from Overdrive to my new Kindle," she said "Overdrive will save Kindle users lots of money."

To use Overdrive, some patrons may have to download an Adobe digital add-on to read the books, but any program a person will need would be free, said David Newyear, the head of the library's reference desk.

The library has set up an online tour, explaining how to download eBooks, for anyone who might have questions.

OverDrive offers more than 250 books, including titles from best-selling authors Stephen King and James Patterson.

Additionally, there are no late fees with the library's eBooks because they are automatically removed from your reader after the allotted time expires.

A person only needs a valid library card to use the Overdrive program for Kindle or any other compatible device.

At the moment, OverDrive only offers eBooks through Mentor Public Library, even though the program also offers downloadable videos through other libraries.