eBooks Getting Started & Troubleshooting
Learn how to get started using our OverDrive eBook resources including downloading and returning eBooks.
If you have questions beyond the topics covered here, OverDrive also offers its own Help Site. If you need help from an MCPL staff member, fill out the OverDrive Support Form.
General Help
Libby Help Resources Learn about using Libby, by OverDrive |
Devices Find out if your device is compatible |
Common Device Requirements (PDF, 79KB) Learn how to make your device work with OverDrive |
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OverDrive Help ResourcesLearn about using eBooks from OverDrive |
General Information (PDF, 90KB) Learn how many items you can check out and more |
Help Videos Watch help videos to learn more about OverDrive |
Android
Compatible formats: EPUB and Open EPUB eBooks, OverDrive READ, Kindle Books (with the Kindle reading app)
Libby Help ResourcesLearn about using Libby, by OverDrive |
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Mobile App SetupLearn how to install the Libby, by OverDrive app |
Apple Devices
iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch
Compatible formats: EPUB and Open EPUB eBooks, OverDrive READ, Kindle Books (with the Kindle reading app)
Libby Help ResourcesLearn about using Libby, by OverDrive |
Apple HelpView help resources on Apple's site |
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Mobile App SetupLearn to install the Libby, by OverDrive app on iOS 10 or newer |
Updating Your iOSLearn about iOS version and updates |
Computers
Compatible formats: EPUB and Open EPUB eBooks, PDF and Open PDF eBooks, OverDrive READ, Kindle Books (with the Kindle reading app)
Libby Help ResourcesLearn about using Libby, by OverDrive |
Install ADE–WindowsLearn how to install Adobe Digital Editions |
Getting Started–WindowsGet started with OverDrive for Windows |
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Getting Started–READLearn how to use the OverDrive READ feature |
Getting Started–MacGet started with OverDrive for Mac |
Kindle eReaders
Kindle (includes Kindle Paperwhite)
Compatible format: Kindle Books
Download eBooksLearn to download and transfer eBooks |
Amazon's Policy View Amazon's Privacy Policy |
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Return Titles Return Kindle eBooks early |
Amazon HelpView help resources on Amazon's site |
Kindle/Amazon Fire
Compatible formats: Kindle Books, EPUB and Open EPUB eBooks (using the OverDrive app), OverDrive READ
Download eBooksLearn to check out and download eBooks |
Amazon's PolicyView Amazon's Privacy Policy |
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Return TitlesReturn Kindle eBooks early |
Amazon HelpView help resources on Amazon's site |
NOOK
Compatible formats: EPUB and Open EPUB eBooks, PDF eBooks
Required SoftwareDownload and install Adobe Digital Editions 4.0 |
Barnes & Noble HelpView help resources on Barnes and Noble's site |
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Download eBooksDownload, transfer, or return eBooks using Adobe Digital Editions |
NOOK Tablets
Compatible formats: EPUB and Open EPUB eBooks, OverDrive READ, Kindle Books (with the Kindle reading app)
Libby Help ResourcesLearn about using Libby, by OverDrive |
Barnes & Noble HelpView help resources on Barnes and Noble's site |
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Mobile App Setup (Android)Learn how to install the Libby, by OverDrive app |
Other Devices
OverDrive HelpSolve your problem using OverDrive's Help Section |
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DevicesFind out if your device is compatible |
eAudiobooks Getting Started & Troubleshooting
OverDrive has a limit of 50 checkouts and 50 holds at one time.
If you have questions beyond the topics covered here, OverDrive also offers its own Help Site .
If you need help from an MCPL staff member, contact your MCPL branch or fill out our OverDrive Support Form.
General Help
Overview & Help ResourcesLearn about using eAudiobooks from OverDrive |
Help VideosGet started quickly using these videos |
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DevicesFind out if your device is compatible |
Getting Started FAQsLearn how to make your device work with Libby, by OverDrive |
Android
Help VideosGet started quickly using these videos |
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Mobile App SetupLearn how to install the Libby, by OverDrive app |
Apple Devices
Help VideosGet started quickly using these videos |
Mac SetupLearn how to use OverDrive on your Mac |
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Mobile App SetupLearn how to install the Libby, by OverDrive app |
Apple HelpView help resources on Apple's site |
Kindle Fire
Help VideosGet started quickly using these videos |
Amazon HelpView help resources on Amazon's site |
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Mobile App SetupLearn how to install the Libby, by OverDrive app |
Amazon's PolicyView Amazon's Privacy Policy |
NOOK Tablets
Help VideosGet started quickly using these videos |
Barnes & Noble HelpView help resources on Barnes and Noble's site |
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Mobile App SetupLearn how to install the Libby, by OverDrive app |
Windows
Help VideosGet started quickly using these videos |
Listen in WindowsListen to audiobooks with your Windows computer |
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Getting StartedLearn how to use OverDrive on a Windows computer
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Other Devices
OverDrive HelpSolve your problem using OverDrive's Help Section |
DevicesFind out if your device is compatible |
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Help VideosGet started quickly using these videos
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