The Garden City Public Library introduced a new collection of downloadable audiobooks and eBooks on February 1st, 2010. Through its participation in the Nassau Digital Doorway, the Library offers its patrons the opportunity to download digital materials using their Garden City Library card. To access the new downloadable collection, patrons can visit the Library’s home page at www.gardencity

pl.org and click on the Download Audiobooks and eBooks icon.

To download, patrons need a personal computer, access to the Internet, and the free downloadable software for the computer and/or device on which they wish to access the material from the site. Patrons may check out up to five titles at a time with a valid Garden City Public Library card. Audiobooks have a seven day loan period after which they expire and are automatically returned to the digital collection. eBooks expire at the end of their fourteen day loan period. Please note that digital downloads can be enjoyed at home, at work, or when you travel, but are not for use on the computers in the Library.

Garden City Library cardholders are invited to browse the growing downloadable collection of over 2,000 audiobooks and over 400 eBooks available. Bestselling and classic titles are available to download in every genre and subject, including materials for children and young adults. Titles may also be reserved. If you love to read but find that you are constantly on the go, now you can visit the Library’s virtual branch at www.gardencitypl.org and check out a downloadable audiobook or eBook anytime, anywhere.