River Forest Library to host digital bookmobile national tour event, share ebook experience

The OverDrive Digital Bookmobile will be at the River Forest Library at 735 Lathrop Avenue on Tuesday, August 5 from 3-7 PM. Any one can visit explore the world of E-books, audio-books, music and video.  New users, experienced users, "never even considered it" non-users.  See and test out different devices.  Get help setting up Media On Demand on your personal device.  Get help searching, checking out, and downloading e-media.

The Digital Bookmobile is housed inside an 18-wheel tractor-trailer. This 74-foot community outreach vehicle is a high-tech update of the traditional bookmobile that has served communities for decades. The vehicle is equipped with broadband Internet-connected PCs, high definition monitors, premium sound systems, and a variety of portable media players, all of which help visitors explore the River Forest Library’s digital service. Interactive learning stations give visitors an opportunity to search the library’s digital media collection, use supported mobile devices, and sample eBooks, audiobooks, music, and video.

Patrons can take advantage of the service 24/7 when they visit the library’s website. From there, they can browse the growing collection of bestselling, new release, and classic titles, and check out a digital title with a valid library card. Once the digital titles have been checked out, they can enjoy them in the browser or transfer them to their computer or a supported mobile device. Many audio titles can also be burned to audio CD. At the end of the lending period, titles will automatically expire and are returned to the digital collection. There are never late fees or damaged items.