Audiobooks and eBooks | Kawartha Lakes Public Library

Discover thousands of eBooks, audiobooks, comics, and more, all available for free with your library card. Browse, borrow, and read or listen anywhere, anytime, on your computer, tablet, or phone.

CloudLibrary

Access eBooks and audiobooks for all ages, all from your browser or mobile device.

Key Features:

Read online or download for offline use
Wide selection for children, teens, and adults
Borrowed titles automatically return

Requirements:

Library card required
Apps Available: iOS, Android, Kindle, and more

Download the app:

Help & Tips: Digital Library Help page
Download Adobe Digital Editions | Set up an Adobe ID

Using the Holds Suspension Feature in CloudLibrary

Patrons may delay delivery of holds for up to 6 months.

Mobile App Instructions:

Log in → My Books → Holds → Manage Hold
Select Suspend or Remove
Tap Cancel to exit

Web Instructions:

Go to CloudLibrary Web Patron → Login → My Books → Holds → Manage Hold
Suspend or Remove hold as above

Notes:

Mobile app v5.10+ | Web Patron v4.4+
Present hold shows approximate availability date
Suspended hold shows suspension date

Why doesn't the library just buy more digital books and audiobooks?

The library would love to buy every digital book available to us, but the problem comes down to cost. Digital books are licensed, not owned. Most titles have a 1-year or 26-checkout license. The library must repurchase when expired. Pricing is set by publishers.

What can I do to help make digital books more affordable for libraries?

If you want to help make digital books more affordable for libraries, you can contact the main five publishers of books to let them know that their prices and pricing models are inadequate.

Visit #eContentForLibraries to learn more about digital books and libraries, see more pricing comparisons, and find contact information for publishers.