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 ResourcesLearn about using Libby, by OverDrive |
DevicesFind out if your device is compatible |
Common Device RequirementsLearn how to make your device work with OverDrive |
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OverDrive Help ResourcesLearn about using eBooks from OverDrive |
General InformationLearn how many items you can check out and more |
Help VideosWatch 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 |
Borrow Titles (OverDrive)Learn about borrowing titles using the OverDrive app |
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Mobile App SetupLearn 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 ResourcesLearn about using Libby, by OverDrive |
Borrow Titles (OverDrive)Learn about borrowing titles using the OverDrive app |
Apple HelpView help resources on Apple's site |
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Mobile App SetupLearn 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 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 |
Getting Started–MacGet started with OverDrive for Mac |
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Getting Started–READLearn how to use the OverDrive READ feature |
Required Software–WindowsInstall the required software for Windows |
Required Software–MacInstall the required software for Mac |
Kindle
Kindle (includes Kindle Paperwhite)
Compatible format: Kindle Books
Download eBooksLearn to download and transfer 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 |
Kindle/Amazon Fire
Compatible formats: Kindle Books, EPUB and Open EPUB eBooks (with 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 OverDrive app or Libby app |
Other Devices
OverDrive HelpSolve your problem using OverDrive's Help Section |
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DevicesFind out if your device is compatible |