What is Freading?
Freading is a way for you to borrow books to your mobile device or computer. It brings the library to you anytime, anywhere.
What does Freading have?Freading currently has over 20,000 titles from every genre in its collection and more eBooks are being added each week. The best part? Books are always available - no waiting, no holds lists, and no late fees!
How does Freading work?
As the name suggests, Freading is free reading for all library borrowers in Wayne County. At the beginning of each week (Monday morning) you receive five (5) electronic tokens in your Freading account which you can exchange for eBooks. The “cost” of each eBook 1, 2 or 4 tokens is determined by the publisher. But there is no cost to you to get tokens each week. Unused tokens roll over each week until the end of the month.
How long can I read each eBook?Each eBook is yours for a 2-week loan period. You can renew each eBook for an additional 2-week period and most renewals are free.
What devices work with Freading?
While not a complete list, the following are popular devices compatible with Freading:
How do I get started?
Freading is a way for you to borrow books to your mobile device or computer. It brings the library to you anytime, anywhere.
What does Freading have?Freading currently has over 20,000 titles from every genre in its collection and more eBooks are being added each week. The best part? Books are always available - no waiting, no holds lists, and no late fees!
How does Freading work?
As the name suggests, Freading is free reading for all library borrowers in Wayne County. At the beginning of each week (Monday morning) you receive five (5) electronic tokens in your Freading account which you can exchange for eBooks. The “cost” of each eBook 1, 2 or 4 tokens is determined by the publisher. But there is no cost to you to get tokens each week. Unused tokens roll over each week until the end of the month.
How long can I read each eBook?Each eBook is yours for a 2-week loan period. You can renew each eBook for an additional 2-week period and most renewals are free.
What devices work with Freading?
While not a complete list, the following are popular devices compatible with Freading:
- Any computer or laptop running on Windows, Mac or Linux
- Apple iPad and iPhone
- Android tablets and smartphones
- Samsung Galaxy
- Sony
- Toshiba
- Acer
- Asus
- Xoom
- Non-Android Market tablets and smartphones (using Freading Android app from slideme.org)
- Kindle Fire
- Kobo Vox
- eReaders (download to a computer then transfer from computer to device)
- Nook
- Nook Color
- Nook Tablet
- Kobo
- Sony Reader
How do I get started?
View helpful video tutorials
Questions?
If you run into trouble or have a question, send an email to wcpublib@waynelibraries.org
If you run into trouble or have a question, send an email to wcpublib@waynelibraries.org