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The Orland Park Public Library is now offering a service for patrons-downloadable audiobooks from Recorded Books and NetLibrary. They collection can be accessed 24/7 from your home or office!

The collection has hundreds of titles for adults, children and teens available for download via the Internet. It includes such bestselling authors as Robin Cook, Janet Evanovich, Alexander McCall-Smith, Carl Hiassen, and more. The collection also includes classics such as Wuthering Heights, Little Women, and Oliver Twist. NetLibrary also offers the award-winning Pimsleur language series. Every month titles for all ages are added. Come join the future of reading and download your next book!

What do I need to download these eAudiobooks?

• A valid Orland Park Public Library card
• A personal computer that runs Windows 2000 or XP and has Windows Media Player 9 or 10
• Access to the Internet
• A device that will play MP3 files (not an iPod or Zune)

Benefits of eAudiobooks

• After setting up an account, this service can be accessed from any computer 24/7
• Unlimited copies of each audiobook are available so there is no waiting for a bestseller
• No overdue fines
• Books are checkout for three weeks and all titles can be renewed
• You can check out up to ten titles at one time
• No special software is needed for downloading
• You can use either dial-up or high speed internet access
• You may listen to your audiobook through your PC or download it to a wide range of portable devices, including portable media players, portable media centers, pocket PC's and even select smartphone devices (not iPods or Zunes)

Download a chart of recommended audio players (PDF file)
Download a Quick-start Guide for eAudiobook Users (PDF file)

For more information, please call the Adult Services staff at 708-428-5151.