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What is the difference between Overdrive and Libby?

Overdrive is an ebook lending platform. Libby is the app to access the platform through mobile devices such as your phone or tablet. You can search and borrow books through the Overdrive website or through the Libby app through your account.

If you currently use the legacy OverDrive app and need assistance to switch over to Libby, visit https://help.overdrive.com.

Libby Troubleshooting

General troubleshooting can be found on the Libby website. 

What devices does Libby work on?

You can download Libby on:

If you have a Windows computer, Mac computer, or a Chromebook, you can use Libby in your web browser at libbyapp.com. We suggest using the latest version of Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge (Chromium).

*Note: Amazon Fire tablets do not support the Libby app, but you can send Kindle Books to a Fire tablet from Libby on another device or go through the Overdrive website.

Getting Started with Libby

Visit this help page and watch the getting-started video to learn how to use Libby on your mobile device.

How do I access Craftsy, Great Courses, IndieFlix, and Qello Concerts?

Watch this video featuring walkthrough navigation to the new features. Since this video was created there have been some updates to the Libby application, but these instructions still provide the basic walkthrough on how to navigate to these resources.

*UPDATED OCT. 2021*

As of October 2021, Libby is no longer supported on iPhones and iPads running iOS 9. This is because of a recent change made by Libby's web certificate provider (learn more about their change).

This change may also affect those trying to use libbyapp.com in older web browsers.

Affected users may see security warnings in Libby or have trouble using some or all of Libby's features, including signing in, browsing, borrowing, or loading content.

To continue using Libby:

If updates aren't available, please switch to another device supported by Libby.

*OverDrive is discontinuing the legacy OverDrive app in early 2023 and transitioning users to the Libby app. Read more about this change here.

What devices does Overdrive work on?

Overdrive is a website that you can search for and borrow ebooks and other digital materials. You can access it through your web browser. For use on mobile devices, download the Libby app through your device's app store.

If you currently use the legacy OverDrive app and need assistance, visit https://help.overdrive.com.