How do I download books from library to OverDrive?
How to borrow and enjoy titles in the OverDrive app
- Install the OverDrive app from Google Play or the Amazon Appstore and sign in.
- Add your library to the app and open its digital collection.
- Find an available title in your library’s collection and tap Borrow.
- Choose a lending period for the title (if available).
Can I use OverDrive instead of Libby?
Libby is a newer app released by OverDrive. It has the same collection of titles as the OverDrive app – it’s just a different way to access the same digital library collection. OverDrive is the “classic” app, and is compatible with more devices, including Kindle Fire and Windows mobile devices.
Why can’t I find my library on OverDrive?
There are a couple reasons why you might not be able to find your library’s OverDrive collection: Your library doesn’t have a digital collection with OverDrive, or they stopped using OverDrive’s services. If you’re using the OverDrive app, some libraries (such as law libraries) aren’t discoverable in the app.
How do I borrow an eBook from the public library?
Step 1 of 3: Borrow an eBook from your public library
- Go to your public library’s website.
- Look for the “eBooks” section of the page.
- If required, select OverDrive as the service that you’d like to use to browse books.
- Find a book that you’re interested in and click Borrow.
Is the OverDrive app still available?
The OverDrive app is available for Android, Chromebooks, iOS, Fire tablets, and Windows 8/10.
How do I use OverDrive without a library card?
Your library provides OverDrive with a list of zip codes to define your service area. Users put in their phone number and, if it matches the zip codes in your service area, they’re provided access to your OverDrive digital library. The entire process takes 30 seconds.
Is OverDrive app going away?
This will enable you to focus on Libby as the primary app for users to enjoy and engage with your digital library. For the first step, we will remove the OverDrive app from the Apple App Store, Google Play, and Microsoft Store in February 2022.
How do I sync my library with OverDrive?
The easiest way to get activity to sync between the OverDrive app on two different devices is to create an OverDrive account, and sign into each app with the same OverDrive account, instead of your library card. This will sync up the activity.
Can I use OverDrive without a library card?
Even if you create an OverDrive account, you’ll still need a library card to sign into your library and borrow digital titles.