This document provides step-by-step instructions for downloading eBooks from the Wells Public Library onto an iPad using the Overdrive app. It explains how to log in, add the library, search for and select a book, borrow and download the eBook in ePub format, and adjust settings to view and navigate books on the Bookshelf. The summary focuses on the key actions needed to complete the download process.

1. How to Download
eBooks on the iPad

2. Log in to Our WiFi

4. Install App

6. Create/Log in with Adobe ID
Note: User agreement says you need to be 13 or have a
guardian do this step. If you do not have an ID you will be
able to go through all the steps of this presentation, except
downloading the actual book.

7. Add a Library

9. Touch the star so it turns gold.
This will save the Wells Public
Library to your device, so you
will not have to search again.

10. Select cancel to return to the
main menu.

11. Selecting a Book
Select this library

13. Search by Author, Book, or Series

14. Browse by Genre/YA Literature

15. Overdrive does audiobooks and eBooks.
Audiobooksare indicated with
headphones on the top right corner of the
cover, while eBooks have a book.
If the book is gray, it is checked out. Bold
means available.

17. Placing a Hold
• If an item is unavailable you may place a hold. You will receive
an e-mail when the item is available. You will have 3 days to
login and check out the book.

18. Select “eBook” to Change Selection
to Only eBooks

19. Select “Show me only titles with
copies available”

20. Select a Book and Touch “Borrow”

21. Select the Wells Public Library

22. Enter your Full Library Card
Number with No Spaces

23. Change Loan Settings
• Click “Settings” on the right
• Change audiobook and ebook so that 14 days is in the green
• You will not have to do this step again

25. Select “Bookshelf” on the Top Right

26. Download Your Book as an Adobe
ePub Book

27. Select Menu

28. Select Bookshelf to View Books

29. You Can…
• Adjust the font by touching the center and selecting the
letters on the bottom right.
• Find a chapter by swiping on the right side.
• Place a bookmark at an awesome part by swiping on the right
and selecting bookmark.
• Return to your bookshelf by touching in the center and
selecting the three lines on the top left.