Downloadable Audio Books at the Olathe Public Library

Listen to audio books on your personal computer or portable media device!

The Olathe Public Library has joined with other Kansas libraries to make downloadable audio books and music available to every Kansas resident. The State Library of Kansas is coordinating the two-year pilot project.

Get Books Now! http://kansas.lib.overdrive.com

Check out and download audio books from home using your Olathe or Johnson County library card and PIN number. Soon you will be able to search for the books in the online library catalog.

Basics:
  • Collection: Books and music for adults and children.
  • Checkout Period: 14 days. Items automatically check in, so no late fees!
  • Checkout Limit: 10 titles (includes both music and books)
  • Holds: Place holds on up to& 10 titles per library card. These holds will show on your KS State Library audio book account. You then have 3 days to "pick up" your hold.
  • Renewals: None allowed
  • Listening Options: Listen on your computer or portable music player. See compatible devices
  • Software Requirements: OverDrive Media Console and Microsoft Windows Media Player version 9 or above.

Find links to the software here.

Note: First time users will be prompted for Windows Security Player Upgrade (needed to allow digital rights management-protected files to be played).

First-time users click here for the Overdrive Quick Start Guide.

Check out the Overdrive Audio Books Basics page.

The Overdrive help pages also have lots of answers to your questions.

Frequently asked questions

Call the Olathe Public Library at (913) 971-6888 for other questions you may have.