eBooks are growing in popularity.

In response to growing demand, the West Orange Library has expanded its downloadable eBook collection.

From the comfort of home, residents can browse the collection, check out, and download eBooks 24 hours a day. The eBook collection is available free from the Library’s online catalog at opac.wopl.org. Residents can access hundreds of best-selling and classic titles, all of which can be read on a computer or compatible portable reading device.

eBooks can be read on a PC or Mac using free reader software called Adobe Digital Editions. eBooks can also be transferred to popular e-reading devices like the Sony Reader and the Barnes & Noble nook.

Many eBooks feature reflowable text which allows a user to resize the text and alter the display to fit any screen size. Several of the devices feature E INK technology, a screen that reads like paper so it’s easy on the reader’s eyes.

To check out eBooks, you need a valid library card, a computer, and an Internet connection. Once downloaded, digital media can be enjoyed on a computer and transferred to popular devices such as MP3 players, iPods, Smartphones, and more. At the end of the lending period, titles automatically expire and are returned to the collection. This means you’ll never incur a late fee for a downloaded
book!

The Library partners with OverDrive, Inc. , a global leader in digital media services, and LibraryLinkNJ to offer the download service. Call the Reference Department at (973) 736-0196 for more information or for help in using the service.