Where can you can read books for free?
Answer: The Public Library!
We all know you can check out books for free at your local public library. But did you know that they also have Kindle books and audio books?
There is an artificial number of virtual copies which is a little annoying. Fortunately the “Hold” functionality works so you can get notified when a copy becomes available. On the plus side you don’t need to physically go to the library to get your book.
I just checked out an eBook entirely from my iPhone sitting on my couch at home. Here’s how I did it.
1. Go to the library’s website: Seattle Public Library
2. Log in
3. Search for a book.
It helps to add a filter for eBook. I also changed from “Keyword search” to “Title search”
4. Scroll down to find the eBook entry and click “Check out”
5. The section expands, then click “✔️ Check out” button
6. Click “Download”
7. Select “Kindle” format and click “✔️ Check out” button
8. Click “Download Kindle”
9. Click “Get Library Book”
10. Open your Kindle app and download the book
