Go to the app store and download the NOOK app., it allows you to get books from libraries around the country. Kindle does not. Also, get the KOBO app. they have the largest number of books as they are backed by the publishing houses.
I find they are usually priced lower than Amazon or B&N. I haven't bought many as there are so many FREE great books from the past years that I haven't worked my way thru yet. Also, if you like quilt patterns get the EVERNOTE app. It allows you to download the patterns and keeps all pages together, files in alpha order with a thumbprint so you can see the pattern without opening the file. Wonderful app. Also, the weprint app. allows you to print to other than an apple printer. There is plenty of info on how to use the IPAD on the web and classes you can take at any Apple store.