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Bartow Library To Host Digital Bookmobile National Tour Event, Share eBook Download Experience

Get free digital titles in Cartersville with just a library card and an Internet-connected computer, smartphone or tablet.

The Digital Bookmobile National Tour is set to showcase the free eBook download service from the Bartow County Library System at the Clarence Brown Conference Center in Cartersville on Friday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to the press release. 

At this free event, readers all ages will learn how to download eBooks from the library through interactive demonstrations and high-definition instructional videos. A gadget gallery—featuring Kindle, iPod Touch,  Android tablet, NOOK, Sony Reader, BlackBerry, Windows Phone and more—will help visitors discover portable devices that are compatible with the library’s download service.

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Library cardholders also may check out and download digital titles anytime, anywhere by visiting http://gadd.lib.overdrive.com.

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 Bartow County Library System’s download service. 

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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 download 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," the release says. "Once downloaded, digital titles can be enjoyed on a computer or transferred to supported mobile devices. 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."

The Digital Bookmobile is a service of Bartow County Library System and is operated by OverDrive Inc. 

To check out and download digital books and more, visit http://gadd.lib.overdrive.com


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