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New OverDrive Media Console App for iPhone and iPad Features Dictionary Look-up
New OverDrive Media Console App Features Dictionary Look-up The latest version of OverDrive Media Console for iOS devices gives readers fingertip access to dictionary definitions. This morning, we launched OMC for iOS version 2.4.1. This updated OverDrive Media Console app for iPhone and iPad Continue… -
Harry Potter Works Magic on March Most-Downloaded Lists
In the immortal words of “Anchorman” Ron Burgundy, Harry Potter is “kind of a big deal.” No word on whether or not, like Burgundy, the wizard has many leather-bound books and his apartment smells of rich mahogany, but one thing is for sure—Harry Potter is plastered Continue… -
Harry Potter eBooks and Audiobooks Go Live Today
The wait is over—Harry Potter has gone digital! J.K. Rowling’s groundbreaking series in eBook and digital audiobook format is now available. Library patrons and students will be able to check out the titles beginning at 12 noon ET today. The Harry Potter collection is available in EPUB Continue… -
Publisher ends agreement with Library eBook supplier
As of February 10, 2012, Penguin Group USA will no longer sell eBooks or eAudiobooks to libraries through OverDrive (including the consortium and PDL) . This announcement came after a series of meetings the American Library Association held with several major publishers regarding library eBook Continue… -
Book sale 9am-3pm Saturday, 10/8
The Friends book sales are held six times a year, generally, on the first Saturday of the month from 9 am to 3 pm at the Portage District Library, in the lower level meeting rooms. If you are a member of the Friends, you are also eligible to attend an “early bird” sale on the afternoon Continue…
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