OverDrive is one of our Digital Library Services.Through it we offer eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines.
There are many ways to access the OverDrive collection and borrow items from it. The OverDrive guide outlines three ways that library customers can access OverDrive’s content directly through OverDrive. (Three additional options exist, as described in this FAQ, but they are indirect ways to access OverDrive content.)
One way to access the OverDrive collection and borrow items from it is through its app. OverDrive's 1st generation app (the "blue icon" app) existed for more than a decade. It was discontinued at the end of April 2023.OverDrive's 2nd generation and only app to use is called Libby.
Can I still use the OverDrive website?
Yes, you cancontinue to browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the library's OverDrive website.
Can I sync my OverDrive wish list(s)to the Libby app?
Yes. If you createdwishlists in OverDrive's 1st generation app or OverDrive library websites, you can automatically import them into the Libby app as anOverDrivewishlistsmart tag. Learn more through the Libby Help site.
Can I continue to transfer books to my Kobo?
Yes. If you have an older Kobo you can download eBooks from the library's OverDrive website and Libby website to a computer and then use Adobe Digital Editions to transfer them to your Kobo.
Newer Kobo devices (e.g., Kobo Sage, Libra 2, Clara HD, Elipsa, Forma, Libra H2O, Nia, Aura Edition 2, Aura H2O Edition 2, andAura ONE) allow you to browse and borrow OverDrive eBooks directly in the device. They will continue to work this way.
Can I downloadaudiobooks to a desktop computer using OverDrive for Windows and OverDrive for Mac?
Library customers who already have OverDrive for Windows or OverDrive for Mac can continue using them. However, OverDrive stopped supporting new downloads of OverDrive for Windows and OverDrive for Mac in February 2022.
OverDrive has no plans to build support in Libby for downloading audiobooks to a desktop computer and transferring them to an MP3 player.
For more information:
Visit Libby Help to learn about the Libby app and get started on your mobile device. If you need additional support, please contact Winnipeg Public Library's OverDriveFrontline Tech Support for tech-related OverDrive questions.
