Audiobooks

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Audiobooks on OverDrive

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Staff Picks

Browse recent staff picks. Find out what's new and popular.

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New and Interesting Audiobooks: May

Browse our top picks in under-the radar new and interesting titles. This list includes audiobooks that you can listen to on CD or download.

New in Fantasy Books

Check out what's new in the fantasy genre. Here are our top picks in recent releases.

Updates and Tips

Get tips for listening to digital audiobooks from your library. Find out about new features and other changes.

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OverDrive Download Options in the Catalog Have Changed

You can no longer download EPUB, PDF, or MP3 titles from the catalog. Learn about other ways to read or listen to digital titles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Checkouts and Holds

  • A full-access King County Library System (KCLS) library card in good standing may borrow:

    All items except downloads Maximum of 100 items
    OverDrive eBooks and downloadable audiobooks 25 items
    OverDrive magazines No checkout limits
    hoopla digital music, movies, TV, and comics 10 items per month
    Kanopy streaming movies 10 tickets per month. No holds. Learn more about Kanopy tickets.
    Estante Infinito streaming movies and performing arts 99 tickets per day per person
    Estante Infinito streaming TV No checkout limits

    KCLS is not responsible for damage to equipment that occurs while using library-owned material.

    Patrons who have reached the maximum number of physical checkouts are not able to log in or borrow items from OverDrive or hoopla.

    Versión en español:¿Cuántos artículos me puedo llevar prestados?

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    Books         

    CDs

    CD-ROMs

    LPs

    Kits

    Players

    Most videodiscs (DVDs and Blu-rays), except feature films 

    28 days
    OverDrive:                          
    • eBooks
    • downloadable audiobooks
    • magazines

    hoopla digital comics

    21 days
    Magazines
    Feature film videodiscs (DVDs and Blu-rays)
    hoopla digital music
    7 days
    hoopla digital video 3 days (72 hours)
    Kanopy digital video
    3-7 days (72-168 hours), depending on the film
    Most Media Equipment (use in library only)  1 day
    Estante Infinito streaming movies and performing arts 48 hours
    Estante Infinito streaming TV No checkout limits

    Versión en español ¿Cuánto tiempo puedo conservar los préstamos?

  • Yes, you can. You'll need to check out your items at Self-Check-Out and choose the email receipt option.

    At the moment, emailed receipts are only available at Self-Check-Out. If staff check out items for you at the Check Out desk, you'll get a printed receipt. An emailed receipt will be available at the Check Out desk soon.

  • No. Magazines do not count toward checkout limits.

  • You can log in to your account from any page of kcls.org.

    Click or tap "Log In / My Account" in the top right corner.

    Choose the specific account information that you want to view from the menu. This is the fastest way to get to your account information.
    Examples:

    • If you want to view or renew items that you've borrowed, select 'Checked Out.' 
    • If you want to view or manage items you've requested, select 'On Hold.'

    Log in when prompted.

    • If it's your first time logging in, you’ll need to register your account and create a username.
    • If you've logged in before, enter your username or barcode and PIN or password.
    • If you’re already logged in, the button at the top right corner of the screen will show your username.

    Need more help?

    You can find more detailed Catalog Instructions, opens a new window from BiblioCommons, our catalog vendor.

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