eBooks are digital versions of books that you can check out, download and read on your computer or compatible portable devices. Click here for a list of OverDrive eBooks available at the Santa Monica Public Library.
eAudiobooks are digital versions of audiobooks available for download. The Library offers two services: Recorded Books and OverDrive. Click here for a list of eAudiobooks.
... in addition to all major desktop and mobile devices including PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android and more.
Use your library card number and PIN to access and download eBooks & eAudiobooks from OverDrive. Click here to search the OverDrive collection. OverDrive QuickStart Guide
Click here to search for Recorded Books audiobooks. You will need to create a free One Click Digital account. To get started, click on Create New Account. You will need to have your library card number handy. (Note: The former EBSCOhost platform no longer includes Recored Books. EBSCOhost users will need to create a new free account here in order to continue to use Recorded Books online.) Help Center for Recorded Books
There are a number of websites that provide free eBooks for you to download and enjoy. These include titles in the public domain, in addition to those made available by the publisher or author. Below is a list of staff-recommended websites.