OR, enter a title, author, or keyword in the box below to search for an eAudiobook in the library catalog.

If you don't own an MP3 player, or you have an iPod that isn't compatible with the service, you can borrow a 512MB Creative Zen Nano from the library (large enough to hold two 18-hour books!). Check our catalog to see if we have any players checked in right now.

You must be a Reading resident and have a valid Reading Public Library card to access these eAudiobooks.

This program currently does not work with iPods. We apologize for the inconvenience. To read more about the iPod support issue, please visit the NetLibrary FAQ.

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Quickstart Guide

In order to check out and listen to a downloadable audiobook, you need:

1. A NetLibrary account
2. A downloaded copy of the eAudiobook.
3. A license to play the eAudiobook.

1. Set up a NetLibrary Account
   Before you start downloading eAudiobooks, you must set up a free NetLibrary account.
• Click here to go to the NetLibrary eAudiobooks site (this link will open in a new window, so that you can keep these instructions open).
• If you are not in the library, you will be asked to enter your library card number (on the back of your card).
• Click on the Create a Free Account text link in the upper-right corner of the page, fill out the form, and submit.
• You now have a username and password. You only need to create this account once. Next time, go directly to # 2.
2. Select & Download a Title from Home or Work
• Click here to go to the NetLibrary eAudiobooks site (this link will open in a new window, so that you can keep these instructions open).
• Click on the Log in link in the upper-left corner, and enter your NetLibrary username and password (created in Step 1 above).
• Click on the eAudiobook Center link on the right side to browse topics and titles (or use basic or advanced search to find a title to download).
• Once you select a title, click Download this EAudiobook.
• Click Checkout and Download CD Quality.
• Select Save to Disk or Save, depending on your browser. Make sure to note where you saved the file on your computer!
3. Obtain the License to Play the eAudiobook
• After the download is complete, locate the downloaded file and double-click the file to open.
• A prompt will appear to login to NetLibrary to download a license. A license is vital for playing or transferring the file.
• Click the Play button to listen now, or the Cancel button to access the eAudiobook later.

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Syncing an eAudiobook Using Windows Media Player

• Plug player into USB port on Computer.
• If you are using Windows Media Player 9*,
1. Locate the downloaded file on you computer.
2. Right-click on title and select Copy to CD or Device. Windows Media Player will open.
3. Select Removable Disk from the pull-down menu in the upper right corner (under Items on Device), and make sure the box next to the eAudiobook file on the left is checked.
4. Click Copy in the upper right corner.
• If you are using Windows Media Player 10*,
1. Locate the downloaded file on your computer.
2. Right-click on the eAudiobook title and select Add to Sync List. Windows Media Player will open.
3. Select Sync tab.
4. Click on Start Sync in the upper-left corner.
• If you are using Windows Media Player 11*,
1. Locate the downloaded file on your computer.
2. Right-click on the eAudiobook title and select Add to Windows Media Player list. Windows Media Player will open.
3. Mouse over the Sync button at the top, and click on the little down arrow.
4. Click on Sync "Now Playing" to "".
5. The progress of your sync will appear in the lower right corner of Windows Media Player. When you see Sync Complete, the file is done being transferred to your MP3 player. To verify your transfer:
1. Click on the Sync button.
2. Double-click on your MP3 player (you should see a little icon of a player, with the name of your player underneath it).
3. Double-click on Sync Results
4. Under Files You Added, you will see the title of your book, and the status should read Syncronized to device.
• Once transfer is complete, unplug player from USB port as per your manual's instructions.