Overdrive App Retiring
On May 1, 2023, the OverDrive App will no longer allow you to access eBooks through Libby.
We encourage our patrons to make the switch to Libby, OverDrive’s newer reading app. Libby is made by the same people with the same goal of connecting you to your library and your favorite books, audiobooks, and magazines.
OverDrive launched the Libby App in 2017, intending to create a simple and intuitive library app. OverDrive closely reviewed feedback from librarians and patrons and accessed what could be improved. Libby is now a great app for everyone, and there’s no longer a reason to have two apps that do the same thing.
Reaching more readers with Libby
The original OverDrive app has been removed from the Google Play, Apple App, and Microsoft stores. Instead, new ebook users must download the Libby App to access OverDrive eBooks and eAudiobooks on their Android and iOS devices.
Please install the free Libby App to access these books:
- Google Play (Android)
- App Store (iOS)
New Libby App Features
OverDrive states that Libby provides a better experience. Here are some Libby features not available in the original OverDrive app:
- Easier onboarding for new users
- A unified bookshelf for all loans and holds
- Support for multiple library cards
- Direct user support from OverDrive
- A best-in-class eBook reader
- Push notifications for ready holds
- Same look and feel on both Android and iOS devices
- Ability to export notes and highlights
- Tags to track favorite reads, wish lists, and more
- Compatibility with Apple CarPlay
- Sonos speaker integration
FAQs
Overdrive does transfer your currently checked-out book(s) and your holds but does not transfer your reading history, nor does it transfer your wish list.
To transfer your reading history and wish list to Libby, use the workarounds in their FAQ sheets.
Workaround for transferring your wish list:
Workaround for transferring your history:
We are here to help!
Contact our reference desk for any questions you may have by email: info@parklandlibrary.org
Or call during our regular business hours.
Kindle Fire & Libby
Libby is now available to download from the Amazon Appstore. Going forward, users with Amazon Fire tablets should download Libby directly from the Amazon Appstore instead of manually sideloading the app.
The OverDrive app will be removed from the Amazon Appstore on June 7, 2023. Fire tablet users who already have the OverDrive app installed can continue to use it for now, but it is no longer in active development. The OverDrive app will display messaging encouraging those with compatible devices to upgrade to Libby.
Read with Libby
Have you tried digital media?
Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more from your local library for free! Libby is the newer library reading app by OverDrive, loved by millions of readers worldwide!
Event Calendars
For the most up-to-date events calendar, please view the online calendar here. Get more out of your library by attending programs and events! Our monthly event calendars are available to download below. Libraries have evolved over the years, and PCL is no exception. With our 2021 renovation, we have enlarged our indoor spaces and have…
Ready, Set, Library!
What’s Happening at Your Library: April 2024 Database Update:Universal Class Access to Universal Class will end on April 30, 2024. We are currently evaluating similar databases to replace Univeral Class. If a new database is selected, it will be available beginning in the new fiscal year on July 1, 2024. Universal Class Stay tuned! Something…
Autism Acceptance Matters
Although commonly diagnosed as young as two years old, autism can be diagnosed at any age. Table of Contents Booklist What is Autism? The Spectrum Testing for Autism National Resources State Resources PCL Resources Books Suggestions Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that affects individuals of all ages. Approximately 1 in every 44…