Pioneer Library Overdrive (2024)

FAQs

Why are libraries getting rid of OverDrive? ›

Discontinuing the OverDrive app allows our development teams to focus their efforts on Libby. We also want to make it as easy a possible to promote your digital library to your users. Having one app simplifies how you train your users, answer questions, and stay up to date with changes.

There are a couple reasons why you might not be able to find your library's OverDrive collection: Your library doesn't have a digital collection with OverDrive, or they stopped using OverDrive's services. If you're using the OverDrive app, some libraries (such as law libraries) aren't discoverable in the app.

Yes, your current loans and holds from the OverDrive app will be added to Libby as soon as you add your library card. Note: Reading progress and bookmarks from the OverDrive app won't sync to Libby when you switch.

Which app should I use? If you use one iOS or Android device to browse, download, and read or listen to digital books, we recommend trying Libby. It's a great one-device experience. If you like to read books on many devices, or prefer to browse for new titles on your computer, stick with the OverDrive app for now.

Libby is built by OverDrive, who also developed the legacy OverDrive app. Libby features the same free digital content from your library that you may have enjoyed in the OverDrive app. However, Libby was designed to make finding, borrowing, and enjoying free digital titles easier than ever.

As of May 1, 2023, the OverDrive app will be discontinued.

For patrons who use the legacy OverDrive app on their desktop computer to download eAudiobooks and transfer them to MP3 players; this software will remain for those who have already downloaded it and are using it.

The OverDrive app will be discontinued on May 1, 2023. You can continue to use the OverDrive app up until that date, but I recommend downloading Libby now to begin to familiarize yourself with navigation and the borrowing process as soon as you can. You can even use both apps simultaneously.

The OverDrive app for iOS, Android, and Windows 8/10 was discontinued on May 1, 2023 and is replaced by Libby. The OverDrive app for Kindle Fire devices will be discontinued June 7, 2023. You can install Libby from the Amazon Appstore on compatible Fire tablets.

Make sure you're using the latest version of the OverDrive app by going to the App Store and checking for updates. Close the OverDrive app completely by swiping it up from your app switcher. Restart your device. Contact support for more help, and let them know you tried all the steps in this article.

If you can't find your public library via Libby's search, we recommend that you contact your library to let them know you're interested in using OverDrive's services, including Libby. They'll need to build a collection with us or join a nearby consortium.

What is the best library on OverDrive? ›

Noteworthy achievements include Toronto Public Library attaining the highest number of checkouts in OverDrive history for the 8^th time (8 million), Santa Clara County Library (CA) attaining the highest year-over-year circulation growth (147%) of any Million Checkout Club library and Los Angeles Public Library earning ...

The company says that winding down OverDrive will allow it to focus its resources fully on Libby.

For some users, Hoopla can feel like a step-up from Libby. This is because users can borrow more varieties of materials, and they can even stream television shows and movies from different devices like a smart TV.

Upgrade to Libby. On May 1, 2023, the OverDrive app was discontinued. We encourage you to make the switch to Libby, our newer reading app. Libby is made by the same people, with the same goal of connecting you to your library and to your favorite books, audiobooks, and magazines.

As of May 1, 2023, the OverDrive app will be discontinued.

For patrons who use the legacy OverDrive app on their desktop computer to download eAudiobooks and transfer them to MP3 players; this software will remain for those who have already downloaded it and are using it.

On May 1, 2023, the OverDrive app will be discontinued. We encourage users to make the switch to Libby, our newer reading app. Libby is made by the same people, with the same goal of connection readers to their library.

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 can continue to browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the library's OverDrive website.

All you have to do is download the book onto your device, then remove that device's access to the Internet. Once you've done that, even if your time expires, you will not lose the book because your device has to be connected to the Internet in order for Overdrive to retrieve the audiobook from you.