The Digital Bookmobile National Tour is making a stop in Sewickley, PA while it is traveling coast to coast. The newly updated mobile exhibit will provide an interactive experience for readers of all ages to explore eBooks and audiobooks available from all Allegheny County libraries on Monday, August 7 from 1PM to 7PM in the St. Stephen’s Church Parking Lot across the street from the Library. A high-tech update to the traditional bookmobile, visitors can learn how to borrow digital books, stop at the Gadget Gallery to explore a variety of devices, talk with eReading experts and so much more. Tours are free and open to everyone.
Readers can borrow eBooks and audiobooks anytime, anywhere by visiting http://acla.overdrive.com.
The 52-foot long digital bookmobile is equipped with broadband Internet-connected PCs, free Wi-Fi connection, touchscreen monitors, premium sound systems, and a variety of portable media players, all of which help visitors explore Allegheny County public libraries’ digital service. In the Gadget Gallery, readers can explore all popular devices including iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phones and tablets, Chromebook™ and Kindle®. Interactive learning stations encourage visitors to search the library’s digital media collection and go through the borrowing process. Beginners can get a one-on-one tutorial from technical experts. No matter what phone, tablet or computer a reader has, they’ll be reading eBooks and listening to audiobooks in no time flat.
Library readers can borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and videos for free, 24/7, from the Library’s website or use the OverDrive app to read or listen with no late fees. A valid library card allows readers to borrow from the extensive digital catalog featuring bestselling authors, new releases, classic titles, and much more.
The Digital Bookmobile is powered by OverDrive, the industry-leading digital reading platform to more than 36,000 libraries & schools worldwide. To check out digital books and more, visit http://acla.overdrive.com
A community and cultural resource since 1873, the Sewickley Public Library of the Quaker Valley School District has been established to provide free quality services to residents of the Sewickley Valley, Allegheny County, and beyond.
