Choosing an eBook device

Please note: Kindle devices are NOT compatible with Canadian Library eBooks

• eBook Readers and portable devices that work with Library eBooks
• Compatible eBook Devices Cheat Sheet (pdf) - print to take shopping with you
• eBook Reader comparison chart
• Consumer Reports online

Getting Started: Help Sheets and Videos

eReaders

Tablets and Smartphones

Using the Catalogue to Find eBooks

• Check out our new Digital Catalogue
• Visit the Digital Catalogue

More Help

• Borrowing eBooks will require that you have a free Adobe Account ID. It will consist of an email address and a password. Create one online at the Adobe website.
• The Sony Wi-Fi PRS-T1 requires a Sony ID rather than an Adobe ID
• For more help on specific devices, visit the searchable Overdrive Help Page

Alert

Ebooks and Audiobooks Mobile App Update

Coming on May 29, there will be an update available for the app you have downloaded on your iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod) and Android devices for reading library eBooks and listening to our downloadable audiobooks.

• Android Device Users:  This update will follow the same process as any app update.
• Apple Device Users:  You will be asked to enter the password for your Adobe ID during the update. See the Adobe ID process here.

Note for Audiobook Listeners

Apple device users may receive a 403 error message if they attempt to download parts of an audiobook only partially downloaded before the app update. See help information for how to proceed if you receive a 403 error. 

Our Help Line at 519-661-4600 is available during Library hours and happy to help!