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Getting started on OverDrive
Borrow ebooks, and audiobooks, to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app, opens a new window by OverDrive. Our OverDrive collection contains thousands of fiction and non-fiction titles for adults, young adults and children. We also have eBooks in Chinese, Korean, Italian Japanese and Tagalog.
Use OverDrive now
You can browse our OverDrive collection, opens a new window of ebooks and audiobooks, on your computer or download the classic OverDrive app. The classic OverDrive app is recommended if using an older device or a Fire tablet or require the use of a screen reader.
Using Overdrive you can:
- Borrow up to 30 titles from home at any time;
- Place a hold on up to ten titles;
- Use on a mobile device using Libby app;
- Download titles and read or listen to offline;
- Transfer titles to eReaders (except kindle) or MP3 players or iPod.
- Avoid late fees — the items self expire or you can return items early if you have finished with them.
OverDrive eBooks are compatible with most eBook readers and mobile devices except the Kindle Reader and app. The Kindle Fire Tablets are fine. Please check compatibility from the lists below.
OverDrive FAQs
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To download digital titles, you need:
- A Windows or Mac computer or mobile device;
- Free digital media software available from the OverDrive site;
- Access to the internet;
- Your library card and password / PIN.
Internet access is needed to browse, check out, and download titles. After download, enjoy a digital title without being connected to the Internet.
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The Libby app is a new, one-tap reading app for borrowing eBooks and eAudiobooks from your library. This free app, created by OverDrive, is available for Android, iOS (iPhone/iPad/iPod touch), and Windows 10 devices.
- Install the Libby app from your device’s app store.
- Open the app and find your library. You can search by library name, city, or zip code.
- Browse your library’s collection and borrow a title. When prompted, sign in.
You’ll need a valid library card to complete this step. - Borrowed titles appear on your Shelf and download to the app automatically so you can read them when you’re offline. From your Shelf, you can tap Start Reading or Start Listening to open a title.
If you can’t get Libby on your device, you can try using the original OverDrive app.
Download the Libby app
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No, but you can receive notifications when a new issue is available on Libby. How do I set up an alert for a new magazines on Libby?
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At this time, OverDrive are only planning to add the article view feature to Libby.
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No. Magazines will not count toward checkout limits.
