Giving e-book readers as holiday gifts?

We keep hearing that e-book readers will be among the most popular gifts this holiday season - as we mentioned earlier, don't forget to tuck a Library card application in before you wrap your presents! Your gift recipients will appreciate the ability to download free e-books, audiobooks, movies and music online.

If you're wondering about what kind of reader to buy, probably one that can download from multiple sources would be best. To find out what kinds of e-book readers support free library downloads, go here - there's a wide range of compatible readers. The library also has more general information about digital resources and how to access them here.

And watch for more information about special sessions we'll be offering after the holidays to help you get started using your brand-new digital reader!

Holiday shopping? Think about a Library card!

According to the Consumer Electronics Association, consumer electronic sales will reach the highest level ever this year. Here’s what this means: 7 out of 10 wish list items support e-Book reading.

Okay, so it looks like just about everyone on your gift list will want an e-Book reader this year. That makes shopping easy, but once the gifts have been unwrapped, where will all the recipients find books to read?

Here's a helpful San Antonio Public Library holiday hint: include an application for a Library card with every e-Book reader or mp3 player you give! We have more than 2,000 e-book titles and more than 4,000 audiobook titles available for free download 24/7 on our website. A San Antonio Public Library card is free, and any resident of Bexar County is eligible to receive one. You can pick up a library card application at any San Antonio Public Library location, and your gift recipients will appreciate your thoughtfulness!

Free downloadables! We'll show you how!

Find out how to download FREE books, video and music to your mobile device from the San Antonio Public Library website!

Overdrive's Digital Bookmobile is visiting San Antonio for two days in early February. Their friendly, helpful staff will walk you through the steps to get free downloadables on your mp3, iPod, or other mobile device. Stop by one of our locations:

Wednesday, February 3 • 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m.

Igo Branch Library • 13330 Kyle Seale Parkway

Thursday, February 4 • 1:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Pruitt Public Library @ Roosevelt High School • 5110 Walzem Road

All you need to get started is a San Antonio Public Library card! Don't have a card? You can sign up for one at the same time.