Kindle readers still available

DOWNEY - The Downey City Library continues to offer Kindle e-book readers to Downey residents with a valid library card.The library's portable readers from Amazon come with a variety of bestselling and classic books already loaded on each device. Patrons may check out a Kindle DX for three weeks with no renewals. Approximately 60 titles are currently available on the Kindles, including books by contemporary authors such as Stephen King, Sue Grafton, Michael Connelly and Suzanne Collins, and classic titles such as "The Call of the Wild," "War of the Worlds" and "The Count of Monte Cristo." Kindle borrowers will be asked to make an appointment to check out and receive brief information and handouts on using the device. To reserve a Kindle reader, call (562) 904-7360, ext. 132.

********** Published: May 24, 2012 - Volume 11 - Issue 06