eBooks

Borrowing eBooks

eBooks and Audiobooks are now available at Hastings District Libraries ePukapuka OverDrive -
http://epukapuka.lib.overdrive.com

Features

  • ePukapuka OverDrive allows you to download eBooks and audiobooks from home at any time
  • By downloading and installing free software, you can use your library card and PIN to:
    • Transfer eBooks to your computer or portable devices, such as an eBook reader or smartphone
    • Transfer audiobooks to your computer or portable devices, such as an MP3 player or iPod
    • Burn some audiobooks to disc
  • OverDrive eBooks are compatible with computers and most eBook readers and mobile devices, except Kindles.

Borrowing basics - ePukapuka OverDrive

  • Click  the ePukapuka OverDrive icon on our homepage or  here:  http://epukapuka.lib.overdrive.com
  • Use your library card number  (all 14 digits)
  • Enter your library PIN number

eBooks

eBooks and downloadable audiobooks are available Hastings District Libraries, through ePukapuka Overdrive, the Lower North Island Digital Library Group consortium.

What are eBooks?  What is an eReader?  Which eReader should I buy?  What do I do about downloading content? 

Which eReaders are not compatible with OverDrive?

Click on Read more... for some answers, including:

  • What is an eReader?
  • Which eReader should I buy?
  • Considerations when choosing an eReader
  • Sources for checking out eReaders / Incompatible with OverDrive?
  • Downloading content 

Loan Periods Extended for eBooks & Audiobooks

In response to customer demand, we have increased the loan period for ePukapuka Digital Library e-books and audiobooks.

ePukapuka now offers the choice of either a 7 or 14 day loan period on ebooks and downloadable audiobooks.

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