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Free Downloadable Books All Summer!
In addition to the free ebooks and audiobooks you can download from Overdrive, teens 13+ can access even more free audiobooks this summer from SYNC, a free summer audiobook program. Starting April 27 through August 2, SYNC will give away two thematically-paired audiobook downloads a week.
To download your free books, first register for SYNC and then login to Sora, the student reading app from OverDrive, to access SYNC books.
Middleborough NMS and MHS students have Sora accounts already—click here and follow the instructions directly below to add titles from the SYNC Library to your Sora account.
I already use Sora for school. How do I add SYNC titles?
If you already use Sora, you’ll need to add the SYNC program’s library. Here are the steps:
- In Sora, open the menu (in the top-right corner).
- Select Add a library.
- Search for audiobooksync and select the library from the results.
- Enter the email address you used to sign up for SYNC.
How does SYNC work?
- Each SYNC audiobook will be featured in Sora for a window of 7 days.
- Titles are yours indefinitely once you “borrow” them during their 7-day availability window in Sora.
- Sign-up to get notifications when the free audiobook downloads are available. You can receive alerts by text message (text syncYA to 25827), email newsletter, or by visiting www.audiobooksync.com.
Can I use Libby or the OverDrive app for the SYNC program instead of the Sora app?
The SYNC program will only work with Sora, the student reading app from OverDrive. You don’t need to be affiliated with a school to use Sora with the SYNC program.
First register for SYNC. Then set up Sora.
How do I set up Sora if I don't already have a school account?
- Download Sora from the Apple App Storeor Google Play Store, or go to soraapp.com in your browser.
- In Sora, tap I have a setup code (at the bottom of the screen).
- Enter this setup code: audiobooksync.
- Enter the email address you used to sign up for SYNC.
- Tap Explore (at the bottom of the screen) to see the week’s featured titles
For Technical Assistance, please contact synchelp@audiofilemagazine.com
Visit www.audiofilemagazine.com/sync for more information about SYNC.
See the free titles being offered:
SYNC brochure with all free audio book titles
Free audio book titles from April 27-May 24
Free audio book titles from May 25-June 21
Pop in and take a look at our new collection of four popular strategy games available to borrow: Risk, Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, and Ticket to Ride: Europe.
The games are shelved in our Teen Area, on a shelf above the YA Fiction section. Grab an empty game box and bring it with your library card to the Main Floor Circulation Desk. Similar to our children's Funbrary collection, these games can be borrowed for up to one month.
Try one out--you'll be sure to have a blast!
LOTE4Kids is a new library e-resource that allows kids to learn a language and connect with books through the magic of storytelling. Patrons can choose from thousands of audio-picture books in 50+ languages, together with English translations. The link for this resource can be found on the Children's page under Links for Kids, but if you want to check it out right now click here.
Middleborough Public Library's Teddy Bear Picnic will be held on Wednesday, June 7th at the Town Hall 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Bring a blanket, picnic lunch, and your favorite teddy bear or other stuffed animal. Listen to stories with Ms. Amanda, play outdoor games, enjoy balloon animals with Silly Faces with Sarah, join in music with Ms. Kathy, and go home with a book. No registration required. This program is best for preschoolers and their families.
This program is generously supported by the Friends of the Middleborough Public Library.
Free Downloadable Books All Summer!
In addition to the free ebooks and audiobooks you can download from Overdrive, teens can access even more free audiobooks this summer from SYNC, a free summer audiobook program for teens 13+. Starting April 27 through August 2, SYNC will give away two thematically-paired audiobook downloads a week.
How does it work?
- Titles are accessible in Sora, the student reading app from OverDrive. Middleborough NMS and MHS students have Sora accounts already—click here! See download instructions below.
- Each SYNC audiobook will be featured in Sora for a window of 7 days.
- Titles are yours indefinitely once you “borrow” them during their 7-day availability window in Sora.
- Sign-up to get notifications when the free audiobook downloads are available. You can receive alerts by text message (text syncYA to 25827), email newsletter, or by visiting www.audiobooksync.com.
I already use Sora for school. How do I add SYNC titles?
If you already use Sora, you’ll need to add the SYNC program’s library. Here are the steps:
- In Sora, open the menu (in the top-right corner).
- Select Add a library.
- Search for audiobooksync and select the library from the results.
- Enter the email address you used to sign up for SYNC.
Can I use Libby or the OverDrive app for the SYNC program instead of the Sora app?
The SYNC program will only work with Sora, the student reading app from OverDrive. You don’t need to be affiliated with a school to use Sora with the SYNC program.
First register for SYNC. Then set up Sora.
How do I set up Sora if I don't already have a school account?
- Download Sora from the Apple App Storeor Google Play Store, or go to soraapp.com in your browser.
- In Sora, tap I have a setup code (at the bottom of the screen).
- Enter this setup code: audiobooksync.
- Enter the email address you used to sign up for SYNC.
- Tap Explore (at the bottom of the screen) to see the week’s featured titles
For Technical Assistance, please contact synchelp@audiofilemagazine.com
Visit www.audiofilemagazine.com/sync for more information about SYNC.
See the free titles being offered:
SYNC brochure with all free audio book titles
Free audio book titles from April 27-May 24
Free audio book titles from May 25-June 21