Unlock the world of eBooks with your library card!
Getting Started
In order to access the eLibrary you must first have created an online account with your Niles District Library card. Once you have obtained a library card, setting up and accessing your online account is simple:
1) Go to www.NilesLibrary.com
2) Click on My Account
3) Type in your 14-digit barcode number from the back of your library card (without spaces)
4) Type in the PIN you were given when you obtained your library card (if you are unsure, try the last 4 digits of your library card number). If you would like to update your PIN, please call 269-683-8545 ext 101 or visit the Circulation Desk.
If you do not have a Niles District Library card, or if it is expired, talk to a team member at the Circulation Desk.
hoopla®
hoopla® Digital is now available for Niles District Library cardholders! hoopla® enables public libraries to offer patrons an enormous selection of digital video (movies and TV shows), music, audiobooks, eBooks, and comics to their patrons. This is achieved by providing a unique model that allows patrons to borrow content immediately, removing artificial availability constraints and maximizing the power of digital content and Internet distribution. NDL patrons have a limit of 10 checkouts each month.
In just three simple steps, you can register for hoopla and instantly borrow audiobooks, eBooks, comics, music, movies, and tv for free with no wait time. hoopla® is compatible with Google Play, the App Store, Roku, Amazon (+ Alexa), and Chromecast.
Libby by OverDrive | Southwest Michigan Digital Library
The Southwestern Michigan eLibrary is a collaborative effort of 19 regional libraries to share our resources for the benefit of our collective library cardholders. Keep reading to find out how you have access to a collection of electronic books, audiobooks, magazines, and videos on any computer or mobile device.
Libby is the best option for readers with smartphones and tablets, with the application available free of cost on the iPhone App, Microsoft, and Google Play stores.
Libby offers a wide variety of eBooks and audiobooks, for streaming or download, for whatever your interests may be. And it's not just novels! There are numerous selections for children such as picture books and easy readers (audios too!), as well as nonfiction guides and even cookbooks.
Follow this link to watch a step-by-step video on how to get started with Libby, or Book-A-Librarian for some one-on-one help!
Desktop
Don't have a smartphone or mobile device but still want to use the eLibrary? No problem! You can download and stream eBooks and audios from your laptop or desktop computer.
1) Follow the link to http://smdl.overdrive.com
2) Click "Sign In"
3) In the pull-down menu to the left, find and select "Niles District Library"
4) Enter the 14-digit barcode number found on the back of your library card (without spaces)
5) Enter your PIN
6) Sign In and get reading!
Kindle
Borrowing eBooks for your Kindle has never been easier! You can now send books to your Kindle from the Libby app on your smartphone.
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- Find your book
- Click "Borrow"
- Select the "Read With Kindle" option
- Log into your Amazon account
- The book will be automatically sent to your Kindle to download!
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Not all eLibrary book formats can be read on Kindle! On the front page of the Libby app in the Preferences menu, make sure you select "Kindle" Compatibility.