https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:10:07 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-check-out-ebooks-from-the-library#post-1939041 Tue, 11 Nov 2014 10:44:15 +0000 Mrs. Lion 1939041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: yes, this works! But it still returns the book so that someone else can borrow it. You just can't download anything else until you're ready to give them back :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-check-out-ebooks-from-the-library#post-1938652 Tue, 11 Nov 2014 02:16:29 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1938652@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup! And I discovered the same thing as hummusgirl too. Actually, I don't even turn off the wifi, I just don't navigate away from the book until I finish it. I've been reading Goldfinch for almost two months now (oops)... but my loan ended last month! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-check-out-ebooks-from-the-library#post-1938647 Tue, 11 Nov 2014 01:27:15 +0000 Mrs. Chipmunk 1938647@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yes! recipe books! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-check-out-ebooks-from-the-library#post-1938636 Tue, 11 Nov 2014 00:52:45 +0000 BSB 1938636@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have but the only problem is the wait. I usually like to get popular and new books. Sucks when you see '365 holds on 115 copies'. :(</p> <p>Oh, I don't know if this still works, but if you loan a ebook and you turn off the wifi on your kindle, you might be able to continue reading the book after it's 'return date.' </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-check-out-ebooks-from-the-library#post-1938589 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 22:58:05 +0000 MamaCate 1938589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yes i love it! It sounds too good to be true but it is so great! I usually only have time to read on vacation but I just got the new robert galbraith (jk rowling) mystery book from when i put my name on the hold list a million years ago and it is a page turner. it is so easy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-check-out-ebooks-from-the-library#post-1938587 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 22:56:39 +0000 Woolly Mammoth 1938587@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, and audio books as well. They're so expensive otherwise! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-check-out-ebooks-from-the-library#post-1938585 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 22:55:14 +0000 bakinbrownies 1938585@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have in the past, but i'm not a particularly fast reader, so I can rarely finish in 2 weeks. I prefer to download... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-check-out-ebooks-from-the-library#post-1938568 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 22:33:38 +0000 sera_87 1938568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I specifically bought a kobo for this reason (canadian libraries ebook software don't work with kindle). Sometimes I'll place two holds - one on the hard copy &amp; one on the ebook &amp; read whichever one comes in first. The only thing that really sucks about it is they only allow you to have 10 titles checked out at a time, and if a title becomes available they only hold it for 96 hours. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-check-out-ebooks-from-the-library#post-1938567 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 22:33:21 +0000 birdofafeather 1938567@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yep, it's awesome! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-check-out-ebooks-from-the-library#post-1938550 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 22:25:48 +0000 TemperanceBrennan 1938550@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, but there are always holds on the popular titles. It's really awesome, but the draw backs for my system are that you can't renew and have a very limited time after it's your turn in the wait list to download it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-check-out-ebooks-from-the-library#post-1938446 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 21:35:26 +0000 HappyBaker 1938446@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes it's the only way I read now! I keep 4-5 books on my holds list at all times so one is always becoming available. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-check-out-ebooks-from-the-library#post-1938427 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 21:22:38 +0000 MOMTOLITTLEB 1938427@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes and I agree that it's the best! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-check-out-ebooks-from-the-library#post-1938410 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 21:15:06 +0000 Andrea 1938410@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup. And I discovered the same thing as @hummusgirl so it is awesome. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-check-out-ebooks-from-the-library#post-1938403 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 21:10:31 +0000 Bao 1938403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hummusgirl: wait, really?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-check-out-ebooks-from-the-library#post-1938399 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 21:07:51 +0000 reverie 1938399@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do but most of what I want invovles a waiting list! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-check-out-ebooks-from-the-library#post-1938391 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 21:04:04 +0000 Iced Tea 1938391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, tons. The New York public library and brooklyn public library have so many to choose from! I actually loaned my login info to an out of town friend so she could enjoy their selection also. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-check-out-ebooks-from-the-library#post-1938340 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 20:39:44 +0000 Mae 1938340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I love it! With how much I'm reading lately (like 8-10+ books/mo) I'd go broke if I bought books. Almost everything I read is from the library. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-check-out-ebooks-from-the-library#post-1938330 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 20:32:09 +0000 hummusgirl 1938330@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes it's amazing. And if you need more time with a book, you can just turn off the wifi on your kindle and the book will stay on as long as you need (until you turn wifi back on). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-check-out-ebooks-from-the-library#post-1938309 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 20:20:57 +0000 jhd 1938309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have done it several times. So easy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-check-out-ebooks-from-the-library#post-1938301 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 20:15:58 +0000 cheesetomywhine 1938301@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All the time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-check-out-ebooks-from-the-library#post-1938295 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 20:14:27 +0000 Bao 1938295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: Yup! There isn't as much of a selection for e-books as there are (obviously) regular books, but there is always something that sounds interesting. I have four books on hold right now hoping one of them is ready for me soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-check-out-ebooks-from-the-library#post-1938291 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 20:09:42 +0000 Mrs. Lion 1938291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just checked out 2 tonight! It's hard to get a hold of popular titles but I usually browse the autobiography section for interesting sounding memoirs. I've found lots of good books that way! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-check-out-ebooks-from-the-library#post-1938290 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 20:09:21 +0000 Anya 1938290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, it's the best thing ever. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-check-out-ebooks-from-the-library#post-1938286 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 20:08:10 +0000 Mrs. Tiger 1938286@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have before for kindle! I just have trouble remembering my library login to get more :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-check-out-ebooks-from-the-library#post-1938283 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 20:07:18 +0000 mrbee 1938283@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A few people suggested this recently, and I've been looking into it! It sounds almost too good to be true... *crossing fingers* Will try it out and report back!</p> <p>Do you check out ebooks from the library? </p>