Does Toronto Public Library support OverDrive?
You must have a valid Toronto Public Library card to sign up for OverDrive. Toronto residents 13 years of age and older who don't already have a TPL card can sign up online for access to OverDrive. Learn more about the Digital Access Card.
How do I access my OverDrive library?
How to sign into the OverDrive app with a library card
- When you open the OverDrive app for the first time, select Sign up (or Sign in).
- Select Sign up using library card (or Sign in using library card).
- Search for your library by name or location.
- Select your library once you find it.
How do I access eBooks from the public library?
Step 1 of 3: Borrow an eBook from your public library
- Go to your public library's website.
- Look for the "eBooks" section of the page. ...
- If required, select OverDrive as the service that you'd like to use to browse books.
- Find a book that you're interested in and click Borrow.
Does Toronto Public Library use Libby?
Set Up Libby App
Library card: Select Yes. If you do not have a Toronto Public Library card, visit any of our 100 branches to register.
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.