Downloadable Audio Books

Welles-Turner Library now offers our patrons two downloadable audiobook programs which can be used to download books to your home computer. You can then choose to listen from your computer, burn the files to a CD, or transfer the files to an mp3 player. Please note that these services are not compatible with Mac computers or iPods. To get started, just click on the links below.

	Download Recorded Books from NetLibrary. These are the same high quality unabridged recordings that you find in the cassettes and CDs available from Recorded Books. Over 1500 titles are currently available, with more being added monthly. Of special interest in the nonfiction area is the Pimsleur foreign language collection. Audiobooks for children and teens are also available.

• The first time you use NetLibrary, you must create an account from one of the Welles-Turner Library computers.
• To create an account, click on the NetLibrary icon or link. Then click on the "Create a free account" in the upper right corner of the NetLibrary site.
• After creating your account, you may access it from any computer, anywhere.
• Files downloaded to your computer will become inactive after three weeks, unless renewed for an additional three weeks.
• NetLibrary has verified compatibility with these portable device players..
• You may need Windows Media Player 9 or above.
• This service is not compatible with iPods.

	Download audiobooks through Overdrive. This service is offered through Library Connection. You can browse and search hundreds of titles and download them to your computer, transfer them to a portable device, or burn them onto a CD.

• You will need a valid library card.
• This service requires a one-time download of the Overdrive Media Console.
• Be sure to download and install the Overdrive Media Console before attempting to download an audiobook.
• You will also need to update your Windows Media Player. You will be prompted to do this when you first attempt to use the console.
• Some audiobooks on the Overdrive service may be checked out by only one patron at a time.
• Answers to some commonly asked questions can be found on this Help page..
• Overdrive supports these portable device players.
• This service is not compatible with iPods.