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, 107KB)
Learn how to make your device work with OverDrive |
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OverDrive Help Resources
Learn about using eBooks from OverDrive |
General Information (PDF, 103KB)
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 |
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Mobile App Setup
Learn how to install the Libby 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 |
Apple Help
View help resources on Apple's site |
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Mobile App Setup
Learn to install the Libby app on iOS 9 or newer |
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/Amazon Fire
Compatible formats: Kindle Books, EPUB and Open EPUB eBooks (using the 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, 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 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 Libby app |
Other Devices
OverDrive Help
Solve your problem using OverDrive's Help Section |
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Devices
Find out if your device is compatible |