Download Audiobooks & eBooks

The Lewiston Public Library, in conjunction with other libraries in the state, offers a digital downloads service for our members.

Getting Started in 3 Easy Steps

Download Overdrive Media Console, a small application allowing you to download and keep track of your audiobooks. System requirements are available here.
You may need to update your version of Windows Media Player with the latest security upgrade. If necessary, you will be prompted to do so.
Access the download library at Download.MaineInfonet.org. Click login, find Lewiston Public Library on the list, and enter your library card number.

The borrowing period is one week. At the end of that time, the downloaded files will not be playable on your computer. They will still be playable on your portable mp3 player and you will still be able to listen to any CD’s you may have burned.
You may borrow up to two books at one time.
You may place holds on books that are checked out by others When the book is returned to the Download Library, you will receive an email and it will remain on hold for three days.
Audiobooks are downloaded to your computer and are transferrable to a an mp3 player or, in some cases, burnable to a CD.
The audiobooks are available in two basic formats — WMA (Windows Media Audio) and MP3. Not all books are available in both formats due to rights restrictions placed by the publishers. Usually mp3 files will play on any player and WMA files will not play on iPods. The Download Library Web site has a full list of compatible devices.