Overdrive and Libby Help

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OverDrive, Inc, is a legacy platform used by many public libraries to allow their patrons to access eBooks, eAudiobooks, and magazines. Libby is a newer app developed by OverDrive, so you’ll find the same free digital content in Libby, your library’s OverDrive website, or the legacy OverDrive app.

Libby is designed to make finding, borrowing, and enjoying digital content easier than ever. You can stream titles with Wi-Fi or mobile data, or download them for offline use and read anytime, anywhere. 

The first step in accessing OverDrive or Libby is to have a library card from a Wisconsin library. Next you need to setup a password for your Library Account. Your library card number and unique password are required to start borrowing materials through OverDrive and Libby.  If you don’t have a library card then you can drop into your nearest public library to obtain one.

Getting started with Libby

With Libby, you can enjoy free ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines from your library. All you need is a library card.

Step 1

Download or open Libby on your device:

Step 2

In Libby, follow the prompts to find your library and sign in with a library card.

Step 3

Find something to borrow:

  • Tap Search to find a specific title, author, series, etc.
  • Tap Library  to browse your library’s catalog. You’ll find helpful filters, catalog guides, campaigns, and curated lists created by your library.

Your selection will vary based on your library, since each library chooses what titles and formats to offer in Libby.

Tip: Not ready to read a title, but want to keep track of it? Tag it for later.

Step 4

Your loans and magazines appear on your Shelf. By default, all book and audiobook loans are downloaded for offline use when you have a Wi-Fi connection.

On your Shelf:

  • Tap Loans to read or manage your borrowed titles.
  • Tap Holds to see your place in line and manage your holds.
  • Tap Timeline to see your Libby activity history.
  • Tap Notices to see in-app notifications for your loans and holds. Choose what you want to be notified about under Menu  > Notifications.
  • Tap a magazine on your Magazine Rack to start reading.

Happy reading!

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