How do you check out library e-books on an Amazon Kindle?
If you do not have a library card, sign up for one at your local branch and make sure you get all the materials you need, like a PIN code, to borrow from its electronic collection. Check with the library for its own instructions on e-book lending; the New York Public Library's site for its collection of electronic materials is one example of what to expect. OverDrive also has a site you can search to see what libraries in your area offer e-books to borrow.
To borrow a book on your Kindle, visit the e-books section of the library's Web site. When you find a book on the site that you want to check out, select it and enter your library card number, PIN code, e-mail address and any other requested information. Next, choose the “Get for Kindle†option, which takes you to Amazon's Public Library Loan page.
After you log into your Amazon account, go to the “Deliver to†menu, select your Kindle and choose the “Get library book†option. Amazon's Help page for using public library books on the Kindle notes that you need a Wi-Fi network connection to borrow public library books, and some titles may need to be transferred to the Kindle with a USB connection. The loan period for the electronic library book varies by title and library policy.
