OverDrive hosts more than 150,000 premium digital eBook and Audiobook titles from more than 1,000 publishers. OverDrive also includes magazines.
Ways to Use OverDrive
OverDrive Website | OverDrive App | Libby App |
Access complete collection | Basic, classic app. No updates to functionality | Newest and easiest to use app |
Recommend titles to library for purchase, rate titles, wish lists | Recommend titles to library for purchase, rate titles, wish lists | Only shows titles you can read or listen to in app |
Allows multiple library cards attached to one user account |
OverDrive is compatible with multiple devices and operating systems. The OverDrive Help site provides detailed device guides to help you use the OverDrive website and app.
OverDrive Device Profiles and Guides
Device Type and App Store |
Android |
Chromebooks |
Apple iPad/iPhone/iPod |
Amazon Kindle Fire Tablets (app incompatible with Kindle ereaders) |
Kobo |
Mac OS |
Nook |
Windows |
What do I need to use Overdrive?
Install and Set up the OverDrive App on a Device
OverDrive hosts more than 150,000 premium digital eBook and Audiobook titles from more than 1,000 publishers. There are also magazines. Access them all through PPLD's OverDrive website using Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer, or Edge.
Use OverDrive Website (see video below)
Most titles in the PPLD OverDrive collection are available to read in Kindle format. These items can be borrowed from OverDrive and sent to the Kindle app on your device or sent to a Kindle device. If a title is unavailable in Kindle format, you can read it in the OverDrive app, but not through the Kindle app.
The Kindle app is available for Android, iOS, and Windows devices.
Note: The Kindle format is only available for eBooks. Audiobooks must be downloaded through a different method and are not available on non-Fire Kindles.
Libby is a free app where you can borrow ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines from PPLD. You can stream items with a wireless Internet connection (Wi-Fi) or mobile data, or download them for offline use and read anytime, anywhere. All you need to get started is a PPLD library card.
Are Libby and OverDrive the same?
Libby is built by OverDrive, who also developed the classic OverDrive app. Both apps let you borrow the same free digital content from PPLD. However, Libby was designed to make finding, borrowing, and enjoying free ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines easier than ever.
OverDrive Website | OverDrive App | Libby App |
Access complete collection | Basic, classic app. No updates to functionality | Newest and easiest to use app |
Recommend titles to library for purchase, rate titles, wish lists | Recommend titles to library for purchase, rate titles, wish lists | Only shows titles you can read or listen to in app |
Allows multiple library cards attached to one user account |
What do I need to use Libby?
Setting up Libby
NOTE FOR KINDLE FIRE USERS: OverDrive does not have any updates on Libby app availability in the Kindle Fire app store. Users with a Kindle Fire can access Libby in the Fire browser by going to libbyapp.com. Additionally, they will not be removing the OverDrive app from the Kindle Fire store at this time, so even after 2/23/22, users will be able to download the OverDrive app to their Kindle Fire.
Libby can be used as an app with multiple devices and from the Libby website.
Device and link to app store |
Android |
iOS - Apple iPad/iPhone |
Windows 10 |
Chromebooks |
Web browsers |
Note: If your device is not compatible with Libby, try the OverDrive app instead.
What do I need to use Libby?
Get started with Libby in your web browser. Learn to browse and check out titles.
How to Use the Libby website
Libby is available in multiple languages. Libby will automatically use the language your device (mobile phone, tablet, ereader, or computer) is set to.
You can also set language preferences for books in Libby. Learn more here.
**PLEASE NOTE: As of 1/14/2022, OverDrive does not have any updates on Libby app availability in the Kindle Fire app store. Users with a Kindle Fire can access Libby in the Fire browser by going to libbyapp.com. Additionally, they will not be removing the OverDrive app from the Kindle Fire store at this time, so even after 2/23/22, users will be able to download the OverDrive app to their Kindle Fire.**
Most titles in PPLD's Libby collection are available in Kindle format. These items can be borrowed, transferred, and then read in the Kindle app on your device or on a Kindle ereader (excluding the Kindle Fire tablet).
Kindle Fire Users: OverDrive does not have any updates on Libby app availability in the Kindle Fire app store. Users with a Kindle Fire can access Libby in the Fire browser by going to libbyapp.com. Additionally, they will not be removing the OverDrive app from the Kindle Fire store at this time, so even after 2/23/22, users will be able to download the OverDrive app to their Kindle Fire.
Note: The Kindle format is only available for eBooks. Audiobooks must be downloaded through a different method and are not available on non-Fire Kindles.
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