Get Started
Get Started with OverDrive on your desktop
Reading in Internet Browser
- Many OverDrive titles, including audiobooks, eBooks, and magazines can be read directly on your computer. For the best experience, ensure that your browser is updated.
- Access your current Bookshelf
with your library card number and PIN. - Remember that there are also apps, or software, designed for Windows and Mac computers! Find them on the Meet Libby.
- Log in at the Login to OverDrive site using your library card number and PIN number.
Tutorial Videos
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Getting started with OverDriveWith OverDrive, you can borrow up to 12 titles from the Public Library at a time. Get started with your library card number to read on your desktop or with the Libby app on your device.
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Support for eDevice and platformsOverDrive works with many devices. These support pages are designed to give you a snapshot of how popular devices can be used with digital titles from OverDrive-powered library, school, and retail websites.
Select the above link, pick a device or platform from the available menu to access its profile. Each profile lists recommended software and/or apps, compatible formats, and links to articles and videos containing step-by-step instructions to help you get started.
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Overdrive Help for Apple devicesTutorial videos for iOs devices, including the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Read an OverDrive title on your Kindle
We have a separate device profile for Kindle Fire tablets, which are compatible with more digital formats. Remember that some Kindle Books from your library (including many picture books, read-alongs, and graphic novels) aren't compatible with Kindles.
There is also a Libby app for Kindles!
How to borrow and deliver Kindle Books
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- Open the Public Library's digital collection.
- Find a Kindle Book to borrow. You can easily see all of your library's Kindle Books by selecting the Kindle Books link near the top of the site (or under Menu icon on mobile devices using an Internet browser).
- Select Borrow. If prompted, sign into your library.
Choose a lending period for the title (if available).
Then, select Borrow again. - After you borrow the title, select Read now with Kindle.
- You'll be taken to Amazon's website (with login credentials) to complete checkout and send the eBook to your Kindle device or reading app.
- Select a device or reading app from the "Deliver to:" drop-down menu, then select Get library book and the item will be sent to your Kindle device or reading app. You must complete this step for the book you borrowed to appear in the "Your Content and Devices" list in your Amazon account. If the book does not appear in this list, you won't be able to download it on any device.
Note: Your Kindle eReader must have a Wi-Fi internet connection to download library Kindle books from Amazon, or it must be done via USB.
If you want to read the eBook on a different Kindle device or app, you can deliver it again from Amazon's website during the lending period.
Place a book on hold
- While browsing on the OverDrive site, all titles will have a small banner on the item image which reads Available or Waitlist. For Waitlist items, click on the item image and then use the Place Hold button to check out once available. Once returned (adjust settings to turn off automatic checkout), the book can be checked out automatically or an email will alert the user that it is available, depending on user settings. Once logged in, see your Holds and Wishlist with the menu on the left-hand side of the screen.
Dyslexic Font
Standard typefaces are often difficult to read for people with dyslexia as the letters are hard to differentiate and words tend to jumble together. Dyslexic fonts provide greater contrast in letters which solves this problem.
Your digital library website and your app (OverDrive and Libby) feature a dyslexic font option, making determining letters much easier so readers can focus on finding and enjoying their next great read.
As always, you can also adjust the spacing, font size and screen color to make your reading experience more enjoyable.
