[SOLVED] How to get a US Library Card to download E-Books from Overdrive

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Hello guys… I want to download E-Books for free from Overdrive.
Does anyone know a trick to get a US Library card by generating fake info online?

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I don’t know if it could help but go through this thread and there you will find how to register to houston library and see if you could link this library with that over drive.
https://forum.telugudjmusic.com/t/how-to-get-lynda-skillshare-premium-account-legally-lynda-free-for-lifetime-skillshare-for-3-months/54470

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Just adding my 2 cents, I originally created a Lynda account through the Houston Library but it didn’t last long, about 5 days at most. My Detroit Public Library Lynda account is still going strong weeks later.

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my lynda created account also is suspended

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#1

Try Library Genesis you are going to have to download them, but online ebooks are clunky at best and unusable at worst

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In addition to Project Gutenberg and libraries as noted by others, try BookBub. By looking at a daily email, I find about one free ebook each week.

Founded in 1986, OverDrive is a free-to-use service that allow users to borrow digital copies of various media through local libraries. In 2017, the company released a new version of the app called Libby. By incorporating feedback from users and libraries, Libby promised to create a more seamless experience for readers.

Once you borrow a title through either app, you can read, watch, or listen to it as much as you want for a set period of time. OverDrive and Libby are available on a multitude of tablets, mobile devices, and computers. Plus, you can use your account to download the app on multiple devices. So you can read an e-book on your phone while taking the train from work, then pick up right where you left off on your tablet at home.

I suggest using Libby, and Hoopla. Overdrive is another great app but they are moving their users over to the Libby app which is the same service with a better interface.

They are easy to use and all of the materials are free. The main thing to keep in mind is that the collections are generally tied to traditional library systems and consortia. For example, in Northeastern Ohio, it is easy to get a library card from any one of 53 local libraries and then use the library card number to get materials from Clevenet.

  • I suggest talking with a reference librarian at your local library and generally they will be happy to give you a lesson on getting started with these Digital Library Apps.
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Mine too, ever since they migrated to LinkedIn Learning… :unamused: