The document provides step-by-step instructions for downloading eBooks from the Waukegan Public Library to a Kindle Fire, including how to search for and borrow titles, download and sync books to the Kindle, change reading settings, return books early, and renew titles before their due dates. General information is also given on borrowing limits, holds, renewals, and contacting the library for assistance.

1. A P A I N - F R E E G U I D E
Downloading eBooks to a
Kindle Fire

2. Getting Started
You will need:
 A Waukegan Public
Library card
 An Amazon.com account
 Your Kindle Fire
 A Wi-Fi connection

3. Open your Fire’s
Internet browser
and visit
downloads.
waukeganpl.org

4. Browse genres by
tapping the menu
icon on the left.
Search for a title
or author by
tapping the
magnifying
glass.

5. Tap the cover of
the book you
want to read and
then tap More.
HINT: A dark gray
icon in the top right
corner of a book means
there are copies
available for download.
A light gray icon means
all copies are in use.

6. Available formats
are listed below
the cover image.
Check for Kindle
Book.
Tap Borrow.

7. Enter your
library card
number and tap
Sign In.
HINT: Check the box
that reads Remember
my login
information on this
device to store your
library card number on
your Kindle.

8. Tap the
Download
button, then
choose Kindle
Book.
Finally, tap
Confirm &
Download.

9. You will
automatically be
transferred to
Amazon.com.
Tap Get library
book.
Choose your
device from the
“Deliver to” drop-
down menu.

10. At this page,
STOP!

11. Swipe down from
the top bar to
reveal your Fire’s
settings.
Tap Sync and
your library book
will be delivered
to your Fire.

12. Your library book
should appear in
your carousel.
If it doesn’t, tap
the Books
option in the
scrolling menu
bar.

13. In reading view,
tap the center of
the screen to
access the menu.
Tap Settings to
change the font
size, background
color and line
spacing.

14. To return a book
early, log onto
your Amazon
account and
select Manage
Your Content
and Devices
from the drop-
down menu.

15. Tap Actions,
then Return
this book.

16. Tap Yes to
return the book.

17. You will have the
option to Renew an
eBook starting 3 days
before the due date.
This places an
advanced hold on the
title so that you may
check it out again
immediately after it
expires.
 Visit downloads.waukeganpl.org
and Sign In with your library card
number.

18. Click on Account to
view your bookshelf.
Eligible titles will
have a Renew
option below the due
date.
Hint: A green arrow
means you can check the
book out again right away.
A gray arrow means
other patrons have a hold
on that title, but you can
still add your name to the
wait list.

19. Enter and confirm
your email address,
then click Renew.
You will receive an
email notification
when the title is
available to check
out again. Click on
the email link to
borrow the book.

20. General Information
 You may check out up to 6 eBooks per library card.
 Because eBooks are returned automatically at the end of the loan
period, it is impossible to accrue overdue fines.
 eBooks not owned by Waukegan Public Library cannot be
obtained through interlibrary loan. You may suggest an eBook
purchase on the library’s website, or speak with a librarian.
 Only patrons with Waukegan Public Library cards may download
eBooks.
 If the title you want is checked out, you may place a hold on it,
just like a physical library book.
 eBooks have a limit of one renewal per title.

21. Enjoy your eBook!
If you have any questions, please contact us for a one-
on-one class on downloading eBooks.
Reference Services
Waukegan Public Library
wkgnref@waukeganpl.info
847-623-2041 ext 238