The Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield Public Library is committed to supporting and enriching the ongoing life of the community by providing resources and opportunities for recreational reading, life-long learning and personal development to individuals of all ages.
Bridgenorth Ennismore Lakefield
| Bridgenorth Librarian |
Ennismore Librarian |
Lakefield Librarian | Library Programming Coordinator | Assistant Librarian & Community Outreach Coordinator | |
| Name |
Joan MacDonald |
Pat Westwood |
Jill Warren |
Heidi Grosklag | Heather Kennedy |
| Telephone |
292-5065 |
292-8022 |
652-8623 |
292-5065 | 292-5065 |
| Fax |
292-6695 |
292-8687 |
652-8878 |
292-6695 | 292-6695 |
|
Joan MacDonald |
Pat
Westwood |
Jill Warren |
Heidi Grosklag | Heather Kennedy | |
| Address |
P.O. Box 500 |
c/o Ennismore Post Office |
P.O. Box 2200 |
P.O. Box 500 836 Charles St. Bridgenorth, ON K0L 1H0 |
P.O. Box 500 836 Charles St. Bridgenorth, ON K0L 1H0 |
|
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
|
| Bridgenorth 292-5065 |
1-5 |
10-8 |
10-5 |
10-8 |
10-5 |
10-4 |
| Ennismore 292-8022 |
1-5 |
10-2 + 6-8 |
1-5 |
10-2 + 6-8 |
1-5 |
10-2 |
| Lakefield 652-8623 |
Closed |
10-5 |
10-2 |
10-8 |
10-5 |
10-2 |
| Donna Ballantyne - Council Representative |
| Wayne Greenley - Vice Chair |
| Rosellen Hickey - Chair |
| Tim Smith |
| Michael Stedman |
| Deborah Taylor |
| Anna Thompson |
E-book Download Quick Start Guide
About Your Library’s Download Service
Your library’s download service is available via a ‘Virtual Branch’ website. It is a service of your public library and powered by Overdrive. It’s available at:
or
MyPublicLibrary.ca and click on the icon
Your library has selected a collection of popular titles in digital formats that are available anytime, anywhere. You can Browse, Check out, and Download popular eBooks from your library’s website- a ‘Virtual Branch’ website that includes many of the same services of a regular branch!
· An Internet connection via PC, Mac®, or selected mobile devices.
· A valid library card
· Free, required software available at our library’s website.
- OverDrive Media Console
-Adobe Digital Edition
Step 1– Download Adobe Digital Edition
1. Go to the library’s home page at www.MyPublicLibrary.ca
2. Click on the ‘Download Audiobooks’ icon. This will open a new browser displaying the Ontario Library Service Download Centre - the library’s ‘Virtual Branch’.
3. Within the Digital Software box (left hand side) click on Adobe Digital Editions for eBooks.
4. Select “To Download Adobe® Digital Editions, click here”. This will open a new browser with Adobe-Digital Editions webpage.
5. Scroll down the page until you see-Adobe Digital Editions Installer. Click on ‘Install’. Follow the prompts to complete the download of Adobe Digital Editions to your computer’s desktop.
Step 2-Activation of Adobe Digital Editions
The first time Adobe Digital Editions opens, a prompt will display
1. Select 'Authorize Computer'.
2. If you have an Adobe ID: Enter the email address and password for your Adobe account.
3. If you do not have an Adobe ID: Click 'Get an Adobe ID'.
An Adobe webpage will open. Follow the instructions to create an Adobe ID. You will need to enter an email address, and create a password. Return to the Activation screen, and enter the email address and password for your Adobe account.
4. Click 'Activate'.
Authorization allows you to download to multiple computers and transfer to an eBook reader.
Be sure to authorize every computer and eBook reader using the same Adobe ID.
Step 3– Search, Check out, download
· Go to the library’s home page at www.MyPublicLibrary.ca
· Click on the ‘Download Audiobooks’ icon. This will open a new browser displaying the Ontario Library Service Download Centre - the library’s ‘Virtual Branch’.
· Select ‘Login’ (tab along the top of screen). Select Libraries N to S. Select Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield Public Library. Enter your library card number and select sign-in.
1. Browse: Search by title, subject, author, or format.
2. Checkout: Add selections to your ‘cart’. Note. If a title is not available, you may place a hold. You will receive an email when the title is available. Click on the ‘Proceed to checkout’ link.
3. Select ‘Confirm Checkout’.
4. Select ‘Download’ and then ‘open’. This will download the selected book to Adobe Digital Editions for you to read on your computer.
Step 4-Transfer to a Mobile Device
After download, most titles can be transferred to a mobile device such as Kobo or Sony Reader. First connect your device, then:
1. Your E-Reader will appear within Adobe Digital Editions along the left hand side panel.
2. Click, Drag, and drop the title onto the device name.
3. After transfer is complete, safely disconnect your device to complete the transfer.
4. Enjoy your title on the go!
Help Resources
Visit your library’s ‘Virtual Branch’ website (www.MyPublicLibrary.ca and click on download audiobooks icon) for assistance. There you’ll find these useful tools;
Help Page
Click on the ‘Help’ link for FAQs.
Quick Start Guide (electronic version)
How to get started in three easy steps.
Guided Tour
Self-paced guide to browsing, downloading, and enjoying digital titles. Review the entire Flash-based Guided Tour in about 25 minutes, or select an individual topic.