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Library Services
Carnegie Library
12 Main Street,
Ayr, KA8 8EB
Tel: 01292 286385
Fax: 01292 611593

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E-read devices

Download eBooks and eAudio

South Ayrshire Libraries has launched a new free eBook service, which can be accessed from home. All you need is a computer, an internet connection, a valid South Ayrshire Library card and PIN.

Easy to use, available 24/7, no late fees

  • Browse
  • Checkout
  • Download

eReads are downloadable books and audio books, which you can read or listen to on your computer and / or on a mobile device such as an eBook reader, mobile phone, iPod, or MP3 player. You can browse the eReads website or search it for specific books. Up to 4 titles can be borrowed at any one time. Choose how long you want to download each one for - 7 days, 14 days, or 21 days. If a book is checked out, you can put it in your "wish list" and you will be emailed when it comes available.

For instructions on how to download eBooks and eAudio or to check if your device is compatible with our eRead service, download our eBooks guide or for the most up-to-date list visit http://www.overdrive.com/eBookdevices.

Do you like to read on the move? Try our free mobile app...

You can download the overdrive mobile app from the Apple App store, Android Market, BlackBerry App World or Windows Marketplace. Simply search for ‘Overdrive Media Console’. For instructions on how to download the app and to check if your device is compatible with our eRead service visit OverDrive’s Media Console.

To download eReads visit http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/ereads

New Additions to Library Stock with RSS Feeds

  • Open Book

Looking for something good to read?
New additions to our library collection are now available via RSS feed. What is RSS?

Quick Reads 2012

Fall in love with reading

If you're too busy for long books; want a quick read for the train, tube or bus; or think reading is difficult or dull, Quick Reads are for you.

Quick Reads Books 2012

If you would like more information visit the Quick Reads website.

Digital Audiobooks - Playaways

Playaway - Ready to go Audio

Playaways are the newest way to listen to your favourite books 'on the go'. Playaways are an audiobook and player all-in-one. They are lightweight and small so they are easily carried around. Each one comes preloaded with an entire story in digital sound quality, so you don't need CD's or cassettes. Playaways have an automatic bookmark function so they will remember your place when they are turned off. You can even control the speed of the narrator's voice.

What titles are available?

Our collection is currently housed at Alloway, Carnegie, Coylton, Forehill, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon libraries. There is a mix of both adult and children's titles to choose from. We will be adding new titles each month and requests can be made.

South Ayrshire Library Blog

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