Delco Library System to Host Digital Bookmobile National Tour

The Digital Bookmobile National Tour will showcase the free eBook download service from the Delaware County Library System at the Ridley Township Public Library, 100 E. MacDade Blvd., Folsom, PA 19033 on Thursday, Sept. 15, from noon to 6 p.m. At this free event, readers of all ages will learn how to download eBooks and audiobooks from the library through interactive demonstrations and high-definition instructional videos. A gadget gallery—featuring an iPod touch®, Android™ tablet, NOOK™, Sony® Reader™, BlackBerry®, Windows® Phone, and more—will help visitors discover portable devices that are compatible with the library’s download service.

Library card holders can also check out and download digital titles any time, anywhere by visiting www.delcolibraries.org and clicking the download icon.

"Use of our downloadable materials is soaring," said DCLS Director David Belanger. "This year our circulation of downloadable audiobooks and ebook will pass the circulation of 12 physical libraries in the county."

The Digital Bookmobile is housed inside an 18-wheel tractor-trailer. This 74-foot community outreach vehicle is a high-tech update of the traditional bookmobile that has served communities for decades. The vehicle is equipped with broadband Internet-connected PCs, high definition monitors, premium sound systems, and a variety of portable media players, all of which help visitors explore the Delaware County Library System’s download service. Interactive learning stations give visitors an opportunity to search the library’s digital media collection, use supported mobile devices, and sample eBooks, audiobooks, music, and video.

Patrons can take advantage of the download service 24/7 when they visit the library’s website. From there, they can browse the growing collection of bestselling, new release, and classic titles, and check out a digital title with a valid library card.

Once downloaded, digital titles can be enjoyed on a computer or transferred to supported mobile devices. Many audio titles can also be burned to audio CD. At the end of the lending period, titles will automatically expire and are returned to the digital collection. There are never late fees or damaged items.

The Digital Bookmobile is a service of the Delaware County Library System and is operated by OverDrive, Inc. To check out and download digital books and more, visit www.delcolibraries.org.

The Delaware County Library System is a department county government responsible for providing support services to 26 independent member libraries. For library news and announcements follow delcolibraries on Twitter and Facebook.

If you are unable to attend the DCLS event at the Ridley Township Library, the digital bookmobile will be stopping at the Montgomery County – Norristown Library on Sept. 13 and the Chester County Library on Sept. 14.  

Visit www.digitalbookmobile.com for more information.