[CTgolfer]

I have an iPad 1 and would like to take advantage of downloading eBooks, other than those from iBooks. For example, the public libraries. The message I get is that I don't have the right operating system. Are there any eBooks that are available for iPad 1?

[bmarlo767]

Get a kindle app on the ipad then use Amazon to download

[cathyw]

Originally Posted by bmarlo767

Get a kindle app on the ipad then use Amazon to download

Yes, you just need the apps.
Just go to the app store...search for ebooks....several apps will appear...kindle, nook, free ebooks and more. Once you download the apps to your ipad, you can go to the kindle or nook or amazon website and download the books.

[Baci514]

I use the Overdrive app from The Villages library to download ebooks. Just go to library and sign up. As I am a fast reader I was spending a fortune on ebooks for my Sony reader. I use the library for my ipad. They also offer formats for other readers.

[Computer Corner]

I've never personally used this before, but I have heard good things..

It's a program called Overdrive, and with it, you can Download eBooks and audiobooks from your library directly to your iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch!

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/over...366869252?mt=8

If you need help installing it, setting it up, and/or using it, we can help you. We can actually(at your request) remotely control your iPad for you and do a remote session to help you with it.

[LynnDeb]

Originally Posted by Baci514

I use the Overdrive app from The Villages library to download ebooks. Just go to library and sign up. As I am a fast reader I was spending a fortune on ebooks for my Sony reader. I use the library for my ipad. They also offer formats for other readers.

Yep this is the best way to get FREE BOOKS to read....I use it and its great!!!

[wine5465]

Thank you, just got one for Christmas from my darling hubby.

[oatmealgirls]

CTGolfer, yes, your iPad 1 can be used to download ebooks from a library.

You need a library card from a library that has ebook lending.
Here are links to the Help section of 2 local libraries that lend ebooks:

Sumter County Library ebooks

Lake County Library System

Good luck & enjoy!!

[Villageshooter]

There are tons of books u can get on torrent sites,,, many are free open source that the author is trying to promote his book to get the message out .... If u email urs elf the book in ePub format u can open it directly into iBooks without using iTunes...

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Baci514

I use the Overdrive app from The Villages library to download ebooks. Just go to library and sign up. As I am a fast reader I was spending a fortune on ebooks for my Sony reader. I use the library for my ipad. They also offer formats for other readers.

I am a member of two unrelated libraries. I use the Overdrive App on my iPad to download books from one library. Can I add a second library or will that "wipe out" the first library stored info?

[Regor]

Originally Posted by Villageshooter

There are tons of books u can get on torrent sites,,, many are free open source that the author is trying to promote his book to get the message out ....

You don't really believe that, do you? Almost everything on the torrent sites is pirated!

[Computer Corner]

Originally Posted by Regor

You don't really believe that, do you? Almost everything on the torrent sites is pirated!

LoL

[GatorFan]

[ame=http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/digital-text/154606011]Amazon Best Sellers: best Kindle eBooks[/ame]

Amazon post 100 free books a day that can be downloaded. Also, you can become a prime member (very inexpensive) and download many books free or for a very low price.

I bookmarked this link so I can look everyday. Happy reading.

[ame]http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/digital-text/154606011[/ame]

[oatmealgirls]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I am a member of two unrelated libraries. I use the Overdrive App on my iPad to download books from one library. Can I
add a second library

Barefoot, Yes you can add a second library without it affecting your first library already there.

...or will that "wipe out" the first library stored info?

and,,, No, it will Not wipe out the first library stored info

[oatmealgirls]

Originally Posted by GatorFan

Amazon Best Sellers: best Kindle eBooks

Amazon post 100 free books a day that can be downloaded. Also, you can become a prime member (very inexpensive) and download many books free or for a very low price.

I bookmarked this link so I can look everyday. Happy reading.

Amazon Best Sellers: best Kindle eBooks

GatorFan,
Good link and one I go to often for free ebooks.

Need the Free Kindle Reading App --

Amazon.com: Free Kindle Reading Apps

-- to be able to use/read on Smartphones, Computers and Tablets.