Digital Book Mobile tour coming to SoCal

Digital Bookmobile Showcases eBook Lending at Los Angeles-area Libraries

Aboard the customized tractor-trailer, readers will learn how to check out free eBooks and audiobooks from Ventura County Library, Anaheim Public Library and other area libraries.

What: Digital Bookmobile National Tour Events 
Who: Los Angeles-area libraries  & The Digital Bookmobile National Tour
Where: See below for details
When: Feb. 6 to 23

·         The Digital Bookmobile is a high-tech tractor-trailer that tours the continent spreading awareness for digital libraries and eBooks; events in the Los Angeles area will provide an engaging experience for readers of all ages.

·         Learn how to access library eBooks, audiobooks and more on all major eReading devices—including Windows® and Mac® computers, iPhone®, iPad®, Android™, BlackBerry®, Windows Phone 7, Kindle®, Sony® Reader and NOOK™.

·         Use interactive PCs and Macs® to experience eBooks and audiobooks from Ventura County Library, Anaheim Public Library, Huntington Beach Public Library, and other libraries around the country.

·         Library card holders can check out digital titles anytime, anywhere by visiting search.overdrive.com.

·         Housed inside an 74-foot-long, 18-wheel tractor-trailer, the Digital Bookmobile is a modern take on the traditional bookmobile that has served communities for decades.

·         Both the events and the service are free to patrons.

Schedule of Events

Wednesday, Feb. 6 (12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)

Ventura County Library—E.P. Foster Library

(Truck will be on the 1-99 block of Fir St.)

Ventura                              

Thursday, Feb. 7 (12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

Ventura County Library—Ray D. Prueter Library

501 Park Ave.

Port Hueneme

Saturday, Feb. 9 (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

San Bernardino Public Library—Norman F. Feldheym Public Library

555 W 6th St.

San Bernardino

Monday, Feb. 11 (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

Festival Shopping Center, hosted by Anaheim Public Library       

8148 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd.

Anaheim

Tuesday, Feb. 12 (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

Anaheim Public Library—Anaheim Central Library

500 W. Broadway

Anaheim

Thursday, Feb. 14 (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

Huntington Beach Public Library               

7111 Talbert Rd.

Huntington Beach

Friday, Feb. 15 (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

Huntington Beach Public Library                               

7111 Talbert Rd.

Huntington Beach

Wednesday, Feb. 20 (12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.)

Cerritos Public Library

18025 Bloomfield Ave.

Cerritos

Thursday, Feb. 21 (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

Downtown Anaheim Farmer’s Market, sponsored by Anaheim Public Library

Center Street Promenade

Anaheim

Friday, Feb. 22 (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

City of Camarillo Public Library

4101 East Las Posas Rd.

Camarillo

Saturday, Feb. 23 (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

Palos Verdes Library District—Peninsula Center Library

701 Silver Spur Rd.

Rolling Hills Estate                           

                                                                               

The Digital Bookmobile is operated by OverDrive, Inc.
To check out and download digital books and more, visitsearch.overdrive.com.