How do I access my ebooks from NYPL?
Borrow e-books through the NYPL Catalog
When you search for e-books, you will see a button to the right of the title indicating that you can check out the book in OverDrive or in cloudLibrary, or place a hold on the title in OverDrive or cloudLibrary.
Does NYPL use OverDrive?
This includes checkouts through the Library's main e-reader app, SimplyE, as well as through other apps used to access NYPL e-books, such as Overdrive/Libby and Cloud Library.
How do I connect my library to OverDrive?
The OverDrive app is available for Android, Chromebooks, iOS, Fire tablets, and Windows 8/10.
- Install the OverDrive app from your device's app store or from overdrive.com/apps/overdrive. ...
- Open the OverDrive app and follow the prompts to sign in (or sign up) using your library card or a free OverDrive account.
How do I download books from library to OverDrive?
How to borrow and enjoy titles in the OverDrive app
- Install the OverDrive app from Google Play or the Amazon Appstore and sign in.
- Add your library to the app and open its digital collection.
- Find an available title in your library's collection and tap Borrow. ...
- Choose a lending period for the title (if available).
Is OverDrive free?
OverDrive is a free service offered by your library or school that lets you borrow digital content (like ebooks and audiobooks) anytime, anywhere. Every OverDrive collection is slightly different because each library or school picks the digital content they want for their users.
Whats the difference between Libby and OverDrive?
Libby is great if you just want to download a book to your Android or iOS phone or tablet. OverDrive is the “classic” app, and is compatible with more devices, including Kindle Fire, Macs, PCs, and Windows mobile devices. It also allows for transfer to MP3 players from computers.
How do I borrow a book on OverDrive?
To borrow the title:
- Go to your Holds page on your library's OverDrive website or in the OverDrive app. You'll need to be signed into the site to get to this page.
- Select Borrow next to the title.
- From there, you can choose a lending period (if available) and a reading format for your title.
Is Libby replacing OverDrive?
In future phases, we will be actively encouraging OverDrive app users to switch to Libby, with a goal of moving most over by the end of 2022.