Connect your ereader to your computer using the usb cable. The kobo glo eink reader is pretty similar to other eink readers such as the amazon kindle paperwhite and the nook simple touch in terms of design as well as specifications. When you borrow an ebook from your library, your library should be able to provide you with instructions on how to. Mar 11, 2019 i only bought a new kobo because i wanted to download directly from the library to the device.
I know nothing about kobo and have been doing some research, but there are several things i seem unable to clarify. I used to be able to view drm books on my old kobo glo no problem, but when i switched to the hd it read one book that authorized on my old kobo first then failed miserably. Sony announced in early february that reader store in the us and canada would close on march 20, 2014, and transfer customers to kobo. The kobo glo also includes integration with the readitlater service pocket. Kobo, kobo touch, kobo glo, kobo mini the welland public library 50 the boardwalk, welland, on l3b 6j1 9057346210. Cloud library ebooks on an ereader like kobo touch, mini. Kobo glo also offers a feature called reading life, which shows a users reading statistics, including pages that the user has read, percentage of library that the user has read, and offers virtual trophies for. Follow the steps in the article below to download your ebooks. Once you have opened adobe, select the library button in the top left hand corner, which should bring up a list of books you have downloaded or borrowed. Downloading free library ebooks to your kobo ereader follow these instructions for blackandwhitescreen devices like the kobo aura, aura h2o, touch 2. Cloud library ebooks on an ereader like kobo touch, mini, glo or aura and sony ereader special instructions for clients who have previously used overdrive ebooks and would now like to use cloud library ebooks on an ereader. It fact they point me to a demo using ade and sideloading. The way it works is you add your library account or overdrive account to your kobo and then you can browse and borrow library ebooks through the kobo store. For more on devices that are library ebook friendly, see overdrives list of ebook devices.
Oct 08, 2018 kobo recently added overdrive support to all the current kobo models, a feature that was previously only available on the kobo aura one for the past two years this is a big deal because it means that kobo ereaders can now easily download free ebooks borrowed from public libraries directly to the device wirelessly without having to use a computer and adobe digital editions to transfer the. I got a message from kobo about updates to my device. This makes it a lot easier and more convenient to checkout library ebooks on kobo devices. Borrow ebooks from the public library using your kobo ereader. These ereaders work differently than older kobo devices or ereaders from other manufacturers. I got an email asking me to complete a software update by february 28th, 2019. The libby app is not yet accessible for screen readers. Borrowing public library book on a kobo touch mobileread forums. Micro usb cable to charge your ereader or add books.
When you borrow an ebook, you actually download a license file to your computer. Download books from your kobo account to export to another device. Libby for reading, and overdrive searching for books and managing wish lists and holds. How to download library books to kobo ereader download. Books may be added to the device with the kobo desktop app or third party apps such as calibre. I explain how to download books from the library and put them on a kobo. How to download library books to your kobo reader youtube.
By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. This file will download from the developers website. Downloading books from the kobo cloud to your kobo. Click on library in the upper lefthand corner to switch to library view 2. Click on the book cover and drag and drop the title to your kobo ereader listed under devices or rightclick on the cover and select copy to computerdevice and then kobo ereader. With overdrive on your kobo ereader, all you need is a library card and a wi fi connection to borrow ebooks from your public library. Getting started with overdrive ebooks on kobo aura, glo. Open up to over 6 million ebooks and audiobooks on awardwinning ereaders and the free rakuten kobo app. When the ereader is detected, tap the onnet button on your ereaders screen. After a recent kobo software upgrade, a number of kobo customers have reported losing ebooks from their libraries notably, ebooks that had been transferred to kobo from their sony reader libraries when sony left the consumer ebook business. An overview of adding books with adobe digital editions. Follow the first 5 steps below to set up your ereader so that you can read free ebooks from your library. Can libby and overdrive be installed on a kobo and opened simultaneously.
Downloading books from the kobo cloud to your kobo ereader if your books are stored in the kobo cloud, youll need to download them to your ereader before you can read them. Kobo customers losing books from their libraries after. It has a frontlit display so you can read in the dark and the. Before you can download library books, install adobe digital editions ade software on your computer. The glo was succeeded in 2015 by the higherresolution glo hd, with 4gb builtin storage. Getting started with overdrive ebooks on kobo aura, glo, mini. It is the successor to the popular kobo touch was introduced alongside the kobo mini and kobo arc.
Even if youve a wificapable ereader, you still cannot download library ebooks directly to your ereader. I used to be able to view drm books on my old kobo glo no problem, but when i switched to the hd it read one book that authorized on my old kobo. Public library customers with kobo ereader authori. Downloaded titles cannot be copied to other devices. With overdrive on a kobo libra h2o, forma, aura one, aura h2o edition 2, aura edition 2, or clara hd, you can borrow free ebooks from your public library right from your device.
Content can be downloaded directly to your device using the libby app. If you have downloaded some drm free ebooks from the internet, such as torrent site or free ebook giveaway website, the easiest way to transfer them to your kobo is copy them with usb. Reset hole insert a paper clip and press gently to reset your ereader. The device comes with a hundred free of charge classic ebooks plus accessing to more than 1. Here are some simple steps on how to add an epub or pdf file to the kobo ereader. Learn how to get started with these kobo ereaders here.
Click all items under bookshelves, all your added books will show up in the main window of ade. Kobo glo ebook library management with calibre since the bookcase in our living room is is reaching its maximum capacity, were moving from traditional books to ebooks. Beginning in midjune, youll also be able to shop on. Your ereader will prompt you to either keep reading or manage your library. I cant get my kobo to download any new books answered by a verified electronics technician we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Accessing the nearby library books will be for free of charge.
The libby app allows you to search for, download and read library ebooks from overdrive directly on your tablet or smartphone. Kobo which formats does this latest ereader support. N647 and n47b how can i download books to my computer for later use. The following devices are not affected and will continue to work as normal. Adjusting screen brightness at the bottom of your home screen, you can access your library, the kobo bookstore, and extras, which include your personal reading statistics and awards. Borrow ebooks from the public library using your librarys. From the home screen, tap the menu in the upperleft corner. Just rightclick books you want to transfer and select copy to computerdeviceskoboereader to send books to kobo. Use the search bar to find books in your kobo library or in the kobo bookstore. How to borrow library ebooks on kobo ereaders using. I use both libby and overdrive to read books from multiple libraries. May 29, 2018 the kobo clara hd is a brand new six inch ereader that is the spiritual successor of the kobo aura edition 2 and the kobo glo hd.
Click on your new book and drag it to kobo ereader listed on the left side under devices. As of late march, you can buy ebooks from the kobo store directly from your reader desktop software application. Heres the list of kobo ereaders that support overdrive downloads. The kobo will be listed under devices on the left side of adobe digital editions. Jan 05, 20 how to load library ebooks on your kobo ereader. Browse, borrow, and place holds on library books directly from your ereader. Use the usb cable that came with your kobo ereader to connect it to your personal computer. Having your library open will allow you to identify and highlight the book you are trying to transfer. It can sync with your overdrive account to add library books that way in addition to downloading them from the kobo store. This procedure is often confusing, and this video will help clear up any confusion regarding loading library ebooks on your kobo reader. Browsing and downloading from the librarys digital catalogue is easy. Tap on the book title or cover that youd like to borrow. Downloading overdrive eooks to your kobo ereader mini, touch, glo, or aura hd step 11.
Kobo is an entry level ereader targeted at a group of people who just dont mind about all the additional features of the kindle and the nook, and would rather have a gadget that is targeted solely at reading books or in this case ebooks. The kobo glo is the fourth generation of kobo ereader devices designed and marketed by kobo inc. The kobo clara hd is a brand new six inch ereader that is the spiritual successor of the kobo aura edition 2 and the kobo glo hd. With a kobo libra h2o, forma, aura one, aura h2o edition 2, aura edition 2, or clara hd, you can borrow and read ebooks directly on the device. This procedure is often confusing, and this video will help clear up any confusion regarding. Make sure your ereader is connected to wi fi to download books from the kobo cloud. Your ereader will show a processing content message. Once you have multiple libraries setup on your overdrive account, you just have to sync to get your borrowed ebooks to appear on the aura one. If a window does not open to launch the software install, open the kobo ereader as a drive in my omputer.
To add epub or pdf books to your ereader using a windows computer 1. Adding a book to your wishlist on your kobo ereader43. In this regard, i should say that the kobo is a beautiful accomplishment. Removing a single book on your kobo aura, kobo aura hd, kobo glo, or kobo touch. Nov 16, 20 removing a single book on your kobo aura, kobo aura hd, kobo glo, or kobo touch. All you have to do is download the desktop application and install it on your computer we support.
Downloading digital books to your kobo ereader step 1. Downloading overdrive eooks to your kobo ereader mini, touch. Follow the steps below to sign into overdrive and get started. Borrowing public library book on a kobo touch mobileread.
Eject your ereader from the computer and unplug the usb cable. Jul 25, 20 kobo glo ebook library management with calibre since the bookcase in our living room is is reaching its maximum capacity, were moving from traditional books to e books. Reading through the kobo blurbs on the mini and glo, it seems that the glo will download books directly from libraries like my sony t1 but i dont see an explicit mention of direct library downloading for the mini. To borrow ebooks with overdrive, youll need to sign in using your library card information, facebook, or an existing. Sometimes i wonder if this is a fiendish plot to make me buy more books. Products no longer manufactured or supported by kobo.
Downloading books from your kobo account to export to another device or app. To see a list of devices and software that are no longer supported by kobo, visit the page here. With over 6 million copies sold and earning a coveted spot on reese witherspoons hello sunshine book club pick list, where the crawdads sing is a force to be reckoned with. Kobo recently added overdrive support to all the current kobo models, a feature that was previously only available on the kobo aura one for the past two years this is a big deal because it means that kobo ereaders can now easily download free ebooks borrowed from public libraries directly to the device wirelessly without having to use a computer and adobe digital editions to transfer the. The kobo desktop application lets you read, build a digital library and shop for ebooks on your computer or laptop. Some books will have the word download beside the book title, or a download icon on the book. Sep 23, 2011 i cant get my kobo to download any new books answered by a verified electronics technician we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. If a window does not open to launch the software install, open the kobo ereader as a drive in my computer.
To find the closest library that supports overdrive, go to and click find. Add ebooks with adobe digital editions rakuten kobo. Kobo reader is a name which intrigues most people around the world. How to borrow overdrive ebooks on your kobo ereader. After youve signed in to your library, you can borrow books on your ereader. If youre using an older kobo ereader, like an earlier kobo aura, touch 2. How to borrow library ebooks on kobo ereaders using overdrive. The library book will appear on your ereaders home screen. Kobo, unlike the others, reaches out an extra mile and directly sell the tablets, computers, and ebooks. Hello adobe support, i work at a public library and we now have at least 8 12 members of the public anecdotally more, who are unable to open adobe drm epub ebooks on their kobo ereaders from our overdrive or freading services using adobe digital editions versions between 4.
You can add ebooks from your librarys website onto your kobo ereader. Before you can download free library ebooks, you must set up your kobo according to the manufacturers instructions, even if you never plan to purchase ebooks from the kobo site. Users can download books directly from kobos online store, which they add to their library once the books have been purchased. Kobo library, and to update your books with bookmarks or annotations you. My wife already has the sony prst2 ereader, and this week, i bought the kobo glo for myself. Jan 10, 2011 i explain how to download books from the library and put them on a kobo. I only bought a new kobo because i wanted to download directly from the library to the device. Basically, you will need to download books to your computer and then transfer them to your device. Downloading overdrive eooks to your kobo ereader mini.
If you have an adobecompatible ereader like a nook or kobo, you can download libby ebooks on a computer. How to use multiple libraries on kobo aura one the ebook. Ive trying to set it up, so i can borrow books from the public library. This could be a page in a book, the kobo bookstore, or an area in your. Kobo, kobo touch, kobo glo, kobo mini welland public library. One customer reported missing 460 ebooks, and the only way to get them back in her library would be to search and re.