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The 3M Cloud Library:
For NOOKS, IPADS, IPHONES, MACS, ANDROID MOBILE DEVICES, KOBO, and
KINDLE FIRE
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Overdrive:
For KINDLES AND DOWNLOADABLE AUDIO BOOKS

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3M's Cloud Library eBooks are compatible with PCs, Macs, iPads, iPhones, Nooks, Kobo, some Sony and Android (including KINDLE FIRE) operating systems, enabling customers to use their personal devices to browse, check out and read eBooks. The 3M Cloud Library will offer eBooks from more than 40 publishers including HarperCollins, IPG and Random House, Hachette, Harlequin, Baker, Sourcebooks, and Kensington.

Quick Start - Go to the 3M Cloud Library

Frequently Asked Questions

3M Cloud Library HELP and System Requirements

How To Videos on YouTube:
  • How to install the PC App
  • How to find ebooks
  • How to checkout and read
  • How to transfer to an ereader

Apps:
  • How to Install the App for KINDLE FIRE
  • Get the App for NOOK HD, NOOK HD+, NOOK Tablet or NOOK Color
  • Get the App for MAC
  • Get the Apple iOS APP
  • Get the Android APP (not for Kindle Fire - follow these instructions)

NOOK Help - look for the VIDEO TUTORIALS next to each Nook!






With the Overdrive eLibrary, you can browse the collection, check out with your library card number and PIN, and download to PC, Mac®, and many mobile devices. With hundreds of popular fiction and non-fiction titles to choose from, the new collection is guaranteed to have something for everyone. You can download best-selling novels, well-known classics, self-improvement guides, and much more.

Get Started!

Frequently Asked Questions

Overdrive HELP: Overdrive offers extensive support with all the How-to's to get you started. Or click on the Help Button on our Overdrive Page!

Watch the HOW TO VIDEOS
Try the DIGITAL BOOK TOUR

Amazon/Kindle Help:
  • Getting Started With Your Kindle
  • How to VIDEOS for Kindle
  • Public Library Books For Kindle From Amazon
  • Transferring Books to Your Kindle
  • Manage Your Kindle - See Checkouts, Transfer, Return
  • Kindle HELP
  • Troubleshoot Your Kindle

Software:
To Download Audio Books: Overdrive Media Console
To Read eBooks on a PC or laptop: Adobe Digital Editions
Kindle Mobile Apps - Make your iPhone, iPad or Android device think its a Kindle!
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