A step-by-step guide to downloading EPUB eBooks from the Waukegan Public Library.

1. A P A I N - F R E E G U I D E
Downloading eBooks to a NOOK
Simple Touch or other EPUB eReader

2. Getting Started
You will need:
 A Waukegan Public
Library card
 Your own computer with
internet access
 Your Nook or EPUB
eReader

3.  Open your computer’s browser
and navigate to:
waukeganpl.org/eBooks
EPUB
eReader

4. EPUB
eReader
 Download Adobe Digital Editions
by clicking the link in the Special
Information section.

5. EPUB
eReader
 Click Download.

6. EPUB
eReader
 Download the appropriate installer for
your operating system (Windows or Mac).
 Run the installer to open Digital Editions.

7. EPUB
eReader
 Go back to
www.waukeganpl.org/ebooks and
create an Adobe ID by clicking the link in
the Special Information section.

8. EPUB
eReader
 Click Get an Adobe ID.

9. EPUB
eReader
 Create an Adobe ID by filling in the
required fields, then click Sign Up.

10. EPUB
eReader
 Now that Adobe Digital Editions is installed,
visit downloads.waukeganpl.org to browse
for an eBook. You can browse by genre or
search by keyword, title, or author name.

11. EPUB
eReader
 NOTE: A dark gray icon in the top right corner of a
book means there are copies available for download. A
light gray icon means all copies are in use.

12. EPUB
eReader
 Click on the cover of the book
you’d like to read, then click
More.

13. EPUB
eReader
 Available formats are listed on the
right. Check for EPUB eBook, then
click Borrow.

14. EPUB
eReader
 Enter your library card number
and click Sign In.
 TIP: Check the box that reads Remember my
login information on this device to store
your library card number.

15.  Click the Download button,
then choose EPUB eBook.
 Finally, click Confirm &
Download.
EPUB
eReader

16. EPUB
eReader
 Choose Adobe Digital Editions
from the Open with menu.
 Click OK.

17. EPUB
eReader
 If this is your first time using Adobe Digital
Editions, you will be asked to authorize your
computer with your Adobe ID. This will
only need to be done once.

18. EPUB
eReader
 To transfer a book to your eReader, plug in the
device, which should show up on the left hand
side. Click and drag the book to your device.

19. EPUB
eReader
 To return an eBook early in Adobe Digital
Editions, right click on the cover of the
book.
 Click Return Borrowed Item.

20. You will have the
option to Renew an
eBook starting 3 days
before the due date.
This places an
advanced hold on the
title so that you may
check it out again
immediately after it
expires.
 Visit downloads.waukeganpl.org
and Sign In with your library card
number.
EPUB
eReader

21. EPUB
eReader
Click on Account to
view your bookshelf.
Eligible titles will
have a Renew
option below the due
date.
Hint: A green arrow
means you can check the
book out again right away.
A gray arrow means
other patrons have a hold
on that title, but you can
still add your name to the
wait list.

22. Enter and confirm
your email address,
then click Renew.
You will receive an
email notification
when the title is
available to check
out again. Click on
the email link to
borrow the book.
EPUB
eReader

23. General Information
 You may check out up to 6 eBooks per library card.
 Because eBooks are returned automatically at the end of the loan
period, it is impossible to accrue overdue fines.
 eBooks not owned by Waukegan Public Library cannot be
obtained through interlibrary loan. You may suggest an eBook
purchase on the library’s website, or speak with a librarian.
 Only patrons with Waukegan Public Library cards may download
eBooks.
 If the title you want is checked out, you may place a hold on it,
just like a physical library book.
 eBooks have a limit of one renewal per title.

24. Enjoy your eBook!
If you have any questions, please contact us for a one-
on-one class on downloading eBooks.
Reference Services
Waukegan Public Library
wkgnref@waukeganpl.info
847-623-2041 ext 238