Downloadable Audiobooks

We are proud to provide Downloadable Audio Books for your enjoyment. The Library has contracted with OverDrive, Inc. to provide access to popular audiobooks from many publishers through our Digital Media Collection.

Click on the link below to get started.

What is OverDrive?

OverDrive is a subscription service that provides access to downloadable audiobooks. With a valid Palm Beach County Library Card, you can browse and check out hundreds of great titles, download them to your home computer, and transfer them to a portable device. Many titles can also be burned onto CD for use in a standard CD player.

Digital Media Guided Tour

What do I need to use the Digital Media Collection?

All you need to start enjoying the collection is a Palm Beach County Library Card, Internet access, and the OverDrive Media Console software. OverDrive Media Console is available for Windows and Mac as a free download on our site.

How do I use the Digital Media Collection?

Access the Digital Media Collection here. Complete instructions for searching and using the collection are available in our Quick Start Guide.

This service is intended for home use. While you may browse this collection and checkout audio titles within the library, you will not be able to download the audio files to a library PC.

Are the audiobooks in the Digital Media Collection iPod compatible?

There are two file formats for audiobooks in the Digital Media Collection; WMA and MP3. MP3 format audiobooks will play on any device that can play an MP3 file, including the iPod, iPhone, and iPod Touch.

WMA format audiobooks use Windows Digital Rights Protection (DRM) protection technology and are not compatible with Apple products. They will only play on a device that supports playback of DRM-WMA files.

Posted: 2/12/2008
Updated: 11/19/2008