Library Launches Overdrive Advantage

Ebooks and audiobooks are more popular than ever and the Portsmouth Public Library wants to make sure you have plenty of reading choices at your fingertips. 

The library recently purchased copies of popular eBook and Audiobook titles to supplement the thousands already available in the shared New Hampshire Downloadable Books Consortium. 

Called Overdrive Advantage, this unique service places your request ahead of others submitted by non-members. Portsmouth Public Library cardholders have access to library-purchased content immediately. Often the title can be downloaded on the spot to your computer, iPod, iPad, Android device or eReader, including Amazon’s Kindle line. 

“With hundreds of popular fiction and non-fiction titles to choose from, the new collection is guaranteed to have something for everyone. You can download best-selling novels, well-known classics, self-improvement guides, and much more.” according to an Overdrive spokesperson.

The Advantage Library collection is listed on our website:  www.cityofportsmouth.com/library . Click on ‘Advantage eBooks’ or Advantage Audiobooks’. 

Be the first to know about new titles added to the Advantage Library by signing up for the Advantage Library eNewsletter.  The inaugural issue will be sent on July 1.  To be added to the mailing list, sign up at the library or from our website.  All that is required is your email address.

Is there an app for that?  The library offers one-on-one device help by appointment on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.  Call 603-766-1720 to schedule a time.

The Library is located at 175 Parrott Avenue, next to the Middle School.  For more information contact the Library at 603-427-1540 or visit our web site at www.cityofportsmouth.com/library. 

Submitted by Sherry Evans, head of public services, Portsmouth Public Library