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Downloading eBooks to a NOOK Simple Touch or other EPUB eReader

Getting Started

You will need:

A WPL card

Your own computer with internet access

Adobe Digital Editions

An Adobe ID

Your Nook or EPUB eReader

Open your computer’s browser and navigate to: waukeganpl.org/eBooks

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Download Adobe Digital Editions by clicking the link in the Special Information section

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Click Download.

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Download the appropriate installer for your operating system (Windows or Mac).

Run the installer to open Digital Editions.

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Go back to www.waukeganpl.org/ebooks and create an Adobe ID by clicking the link in the Special Information section.

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Click Get an Adobe ID.

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Create an Adobe ID by filling in the required fields, then click Sign Up.

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Visit downloads.waukeganpl.org to browse for an eBook. You can browse by genre or search by title/author name.

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NOTE: A dark gray icon in the top right corner of a book means there are copies available for download. A light gray icon means all copies are in use.

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Click on the cover of the book you’d like to read, then click More.

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Available formats are listed on the right. Check for EPUB eBook, then click Borrow.

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Enter your library card number and click Sign In.

Click the Download button, then choose EPUB eBook.

Finally, click Confirm & Download.

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Choose Adobe Digital Editions from the Open with menu.

Click OK.

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If this is your first time using Adobe Digital Editions, you will be asked to authorize your computer with your Adobe ID. This will only need to be done once.

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Plug the eReader into the computer, then click and drag the book to your device listed on the left.

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To return an eBook early in Adobe Digital Editions, right click on the cover of the book.

Click Return Borrowed Item.

You will have the option to Renew an eBook starting 3 days before the due date. This places an advanced hold on the title so that you may check it out again immediately after it expires.

Visit downloads.waukeganpl.org and Sign In with your library card number.

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Hint: A green arrow means you can check the book out again right away. A gray arrow means other patrons have a hold on that title, but you can still reserve a spot on the holds list.

Click on Account to view your bookshelf. Eligible titles will have a Renew option below the due date.

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Enter and confirm your email address, then click Renew. You will receive an email notification when the title is available to check out again. Click on the email link to borrow the book.

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General Information

You may check out up to 6 eBooks per library card.

Because eBooks are returned automatically at the end of the loan period, it is impossible to accrue overdue fines.

eBooks not owned by Waukegan Public Library cannot be obtained through interlibrary loan. You may suggest an eBook purchase on the library’s website or by speaking with a librarian.

Only patrons with Waukegan Public Library cards may download eBooks.

If the title you want is checked out, you may place a hold on it, just like a physical library book.

eBooks have a limit of one renewal per title.

Enjoy your eBook!

If you have any questions, please contact us for a one-on-one class on downloading eBooks.

Reference Services

Waukegan Public Library

wkgnref@waukeganpl.info

847-623-2041 ext 238