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, contact your MCPL branch or 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
Learn how to make your device work with OverDrive |
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OverDrive Help Resources
Learn about using eBooks from OverDrive |
General Information
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 Resources
Learn about using Libby, by OverDrive |
Borrow Titles (OverDrive)
Learn about borrowing titles using the OverDrive app |
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Mobile App Setup
Learn how to install the OverDrive app or Libby app |
Return Titles (OverDrive)
Learn how to return titles using the 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 Resources
Learn about using Libby, by OverDrive |
Borrow Titles (OverDrive)
Learn about borrowing titles using the OverDrive app |
Apple Help
View help resources on Apple's site |
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Mobile App Setup
Learn to install the OverDrive app or Libby app on iOS 9 or newer |
Return Titles (OverDrive)
Learn how to return titles using the OverDrive app |
Updating Your iOS
Learn 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 Resources
Learn about using Libby, by OverDrive |
Install ADE–Windows
Learn how to install Adobe Digital Editions |
Getting Started–Windows
Get started with OverDrive for Windows |
Getting Started–Mac
Get started with OverDrive for Mac |
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Getting Started–READ
Learn how to use the OverDrive READ feature |
Required Software–Windows
Install the required software for Windows |
Required Software–Mac
Install the required software for Mac |
Kindle
Kindle (includes Kindle Paperwhite)
Compatible format: Kindle Books
Download eBooks
Learn to download and transfer eBooks |
Amazon's Policy
View Amazon's Privacy Policy |
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Return Titles
Return Kindle eBooks early |
Amazon Help
View help resources on Amazon's site |
Kindle Fire
Compatible formats: Kindle Books, EPUB and Open EPUB eBooks (with OverDrive app), OverDrive READ
Download eBooks
Learn to check out and download eBooks |
Amazon's Policy
View Amazon's Privacy Policy |
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Return Titles
Return Kindle eBooks early |
Amazon Help
View help resources on Amazon's site |
NOOK
Compatible formats: EPUB and Open EPUB eBooks, PDF eBooks
Required Software
Download and install Adobe Digital Editions 4.0 |
Barnes & Noble Help
View help resources on Barnes and Noble's site |
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Download eBooks
Download/transfer 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 Resources
Learn about using Libby, by OverDrive |
Barnes & Noble Help
View help resources on Barnes and Noble's site |
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Mobile App Setup (Android)
Learn how to install the OverDrive app or Libby app |
Windows App
Compatible formats: EPUB and Open EPUB eBooks, PDF and Open PDF eBooks, OverDrive READ, Kindle Books (with the Kindle reading app)
Install OverDrive Desktop App
Install OverDrive Desktop app for Windows |
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OverDrive Desktop App
Learn how OverDrive Desktop app works in Windows |
Other Devices
OverDrive Help
Solve your problem using OverDrive's Help Section |
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Devices
Find out if your device is compatible |