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Downloadable Audiobooks (Recorded Books/NetLibrary)

Download to Your Own MP3 Player from Home

You can download titles yourself at home to your own MP3 player or computer, by clicking on the Recorded Books/NetLibrary link below. To download titles, you must have a Downers Grove library card. The titles cannot be downloaded to library computers. At this time Apple iPods and Microsoft Zune players are not compatible with this service.

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Check for known compatibility of MP3 players for use with Recorded Books/NetLibrary

Watch a tutorial on how to download audiobooks.

Instructions for Using Recorded Books/NetLibrary

Browse and download titles from Recorded Books/NetLibrary.

If you have any problems or questions about downloading Recorded Books/NetLibrary audiobooks, please contact their Technical Support at (800) 848–5800.

Frequently Asked Questions about Recorded Books/NetLibrary
Recorded Books
Need a Downers Grove Public Library card? Yes
Need additional account? Yes
Required download software Windows Media Player® 9 or higher
Checkout period 3 weeks
Checkout limit 10 titles
Burn to CD No
Renewals Yes
Unlimited copies Yes
Maximum number of holds NA (not applicable)
Compatible with iPod or Zune No
Compatible with Macs No
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