Kindle Lending Library

[Carol]

Have any of you ladies seen and or tried the Kindle Lending Library yet? Got the post like we all did yesterday, but I haven't tried it yet. Was wondering if any of you are planning to use it?

[Ashley]

Carol, I’m SUPER excited about the Kindle being connected to libraries. My library system is onboard, but the information is so weird on how to get everything set up. I brought my kindle in with me to work today so I could fiddle with it during my lunch hour, but alas, a meeting just got scheduled, so I’ll have to postpone to this weekend. I’m predicting some hiccups, and a 14-day lending period is really tight for me, as my schedule is very, very full! But I love reading via Kindle, and I hate playing the holds queue game at the library. They’re now starting hold fines, if you don’t pick up your held books within a certain time period. Eeek! My library is open between 10 and 5 on weekdays, and closed on Sundays! This girl can’t get to the library very often! So, not having to physically GO to the library will be a HUGE help for me, I think. I’m so glad Kindle finally copied the Nook on this.

[Carol]

Ashley, if you have any luck in learning how to do it, could you fire us a note or me an email. I'm not finding it in my library here yet, thought I might take my kindle to the library and see if they could help, but I need to learn how. Got also wondering if we would need to use something like Calibre to download and then load with our USB ports. HMMM. I'll stay tuned.

[Ashley]

Emily, from what I understand, yes, it goes through Overdrive. I haven't had a chance to sit down be idiotic with trying to figure it out yet. The library issue was my biggest regret with the Kindle, but old-fashion moi preferred the bookish screen to Nook's.

[Carol]

Howdy folks, I took my Kindle and went over to a Library today to get a lesson on Kindle downloads. Things to know: Determine the generation of Kindle you have. Mine is second (where I paid $258.00), and so forth. This version is not Wi-fi, so I will need to download with my charging cord/USB. He showed me how to basically do it, and there are also two weekly classes on electronics which I think is a great idea. He didn't have a lot of time to spend with me, so we tried 2-3 books on my list that weren't there, so you may be disappointed if you have specific books you are looking/hoping for. Suggestions: take your charging cord with you just in case, Don't set too high of expectations as to what you want to read. I think its going to take a long time to get them set up. If you are willing to wing it you will be fine I'm sure. I think it was Ashley that was complaining about the 14 days. Guess what, ours here is 10 days. That is so short--I guess we can't read anything else while reading that too. I'm just starting Cheryl's book, so I think I'll get most of that read, then try one of the library downloads. Most likely your library might have a class or a smart person that can give you the basics. It was either Emily or Ashley that mentioned Overdrive, and I'm pretty sure you are right on that. Good luck all.