Overview
Download eAudiobooks, eBooks, and eVideos 24/7 to your PC, eBook Reader or other device from anywhere in the world.
What are eBooks, Audiobooks, and Streaming Videos?
- eBook: a book published in electronic format
- eAudiobook: a voice recording of a book published in electronic format
- Downloadable eBook: an eBook that can be copied to your personal computer and then transferred to a portable device, such as an eReader.
- Streaming Video: a video that you download and watch on your PC or, in some cases, a compatible portable device.
Need more information about our eBooks or troubleshooting your device, look in the sections below.
Another great source for more information to help you understand and use e-books and e-readers is the "
E-books for Texans" website. This site was put together by the staffs of nine libraries in the Houston area, including the Hughes Public Library, with the assistance of consultant, Christine Peterson. We think it's a wonderful resource since it serves as a one-stop shop for how-to and troubleshooting information. You can check it out by clicking the picture below.
The Library provides electronic content from several vendors including
OverDrive via the Houston Area Digital Media Catalog, TumbleBooks Library and EbscoHOST. You can access this content from your home computer. If you wish, you can transfer downloadable eBooks to eReaders and eAudiobooks to MP3 players or iPods. Information on each of the services with links is provided below.
The downloadable collection can also be searched in the
Hughes Public Library Catalog. To limit to eBook or eAudiobook, under "Material Type," click on the box next to Electronic audiobook or Electronic book, then click on the "include" button.