Which eReaders can you download library books on? (2023)

How do I get library books on my eReader?

You can borrow eBooks from most public libraries and read them on your Kobo eReader. Most public libraries use a service called OverDrive to catalogue and manage eBooks. These instructions will guide you on how to borrow eBooks from your local library using OverDrive.

With OverDrive on your Kobo eReader, all you need is a library card and a Wi Fi connection to borrow eBooks from your public library. Browse, borrow, and place holds on library books directly from your eReader.

You can get library books on a Kindle device through Amazon's partnership with OverDrive, as long as you have a library membership with a participating institution. You can download library books on your Kindle through your library's website or using the OverDrive website.

Library patrons can use the Libby app to send borrowed ebooks to Kindle or set Kindle as their reading preference. Learn more. Library patrons can also borrow Kindle books from your library to read on Kindle devices or Kindle reading apps.

Best for library books: Kobo Clara HD

If you love the library, this ebook reader gives you access to a near-limitless number of free books. OverDrive and its Libby app make it easier than ever to borrow books from your local library, and the Kobo Clara HD eReader is the best eReader for library books.

If your local library uses libby, yes. You download the app separately (on your phone) and check out books to kindle which you can then open on your paperwhite. If your local library does not use libby and uses another app, then no.

On newer NOOK tablets (including color-screen devices like the NOOK 10" HD by Lenovo, NOOK Tablet 10.1", NOOK Tablet 7", and Samsung Galaxy Tab NOOKs),you can install the Libby app to borrow and enjoy ebooks and more from your library.

If you have a NOOK or similar ereader that's compatible with Adobe Digital Editions (ADE), you can download Libby books on a computer, then use ADE to transfer them to your device: On a computer, go to libbyapp.com. Add your library and card, if needed. Select.

Both Libby and the classic OverDrive app allow you to borrow and read the same digital content from your library, but they look and feel different. Libby has a fresh, easy-to-use design that makes it the best app for most digital library users (in our opinion).

Why is OverDrive being discontinued?

Discontinuing the OverDrive app will allow our development teams to focus their efforts on Libby. We also want to make it easier to promote your digital library to your users. Having one app will simplify how you train users, answer questions, and stay up to date with changes.

You can't borrow books with the Kobo Books app. Not all books found in the public library are available with OverDrive. The library book must also be sold on Kobo.com. If you find a book in your library that isn't sold by Kobo, you'll need to use Adobe Digital Editions to add the file onto your eReader.

With some of the new Kobo e-readers, you can download the Libby app right to your Kobo.

Meet Libby, an app that lets you log in to your local library to access ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines, all for the reasonable price of free. Sign in, link your library card, and go—it's that simple.

Install the Libby App on Your Device (one time only):

Go to the App Store (iOS) or Play Store (Android) on your device. 2. Download and install the free Libby, by OverDrive app.

Once you've installed the Nook app, it's just like any other app on your Kindle. Register your Nook app using your Barnes & Noble account, and you're all set.

What Kindle e-readers work with Libby? Kindle (newer generation), Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Oasis, Kindle Voyage.

You may have downloaded the book already in a different format in Libby, in the OverDrive app, or on your library's OverDrive website. If you download another format (like EPUB), you can't send the book to Kindle from Libby unless you borrow it again.

The Libby app is not available in the Amazon app store on Kindle Fire devices, but it can be installed by following the steps below: 1. On your device, go to "Settings," then "Security" (or "Applications") then select the option to "Enable Apps from Unknown Sources" (this will prompt a warning message, that is normal).

What is the difference between an ebook and an ereader?

In short, there is no difference, since electronic book is the Spanish form of the English contraction eBook, which means “electronic book”.

Go to the website of your local public library and search for "Kindle books" or "eBooks." At checkout, sign in to your Amazon account and select the device to which you want to send the book. Connect your device to Wi-Fi and download the title from the Archived Items or Cloud.

Barnes and Noble has announced that they will be disabling in-app purchases within the Nook app for Android on April 2nd, 2022. This means, that users will no longer be able to buy books through the app.

Your NOOK GlowLight 3 and NOOK GlowLight Plus 7.8" can open eBooks borrowed from US public libraries that are protected with Adobe DRM. Download and install Adobe Digital Editions on your computer before connecting your NOOK. Connect your NOOK to your computer with the micro USB cable.

This means that new OverDrive users will need to download the Libby app to access OverDrive eBooks and eAudiobooks on their Android and iOS devices. Current users of the OverDrive app may keep using it for now, but OverDrive plans to discontinue it in early 2023.

While both apps serve the same purpose of borrowing and reading digital content from your library, they look and feel different, offering an entirely different user experience. Libby has a more modern, user-friendly interface, which is why OverDrive pushed this app instead of its original one.

In early 2023, the OverDrive app will be 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. Download Libby or visit libbyapp.com to get started.

Which is better hoopla or Libby?

Libby/Overdrive offers nearly 50k eBooks and almost 20k eAudiobooks, but Hoopla offers over 600k eBooks and 155k eAudiobooks! Even though Hoopla has a massive library, many major authors don't have their entire collection on Hoopla.

Yes, Libby is completely free. The Libby app is free to install, and all the digital content from your library is free to borrow with a valid library card. There are no subscription costs, no in-app purchases, and no late fees (digital titles are automatically returned on their due dates).

The OverDrive app is available in the Amazon Appstore for Fire tablets using FireOS 5+. If you're using an Android or iOS device, we recommend trying Libby (for libraries) or Sora (for schools) instead.

Yes, you'll need a library card for each library you want to borrow from. You can add multiple libraries to Libby, and you can even add multiple cards for each library.

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.

Make sure downloading is turned on in the OverDrive app

In the OverDrive app, tap the icon in the top-left corner to open the Home menu. Tap Files. Toggle the "Downloads" slider to the ON position. All files queued in the app should start downloading automatically.

The built-in OverDrive feature is only available for these Kobo eReaders: Kobo Clara 2E. Kobo Sage. Kobo Libra 2.

With OverDrive on a Kobo Sage, Libra 2, Clara HD, Elipsa, Forma, Libra H2O, Nia, Aura Edition 2, Aura H2O Edition 2, or Aura ONE, you can borrow free ebooks from your public library right from your Kobo.

The only programs that has the ability to do this is Adobe Digital Editions. This requires that you download the file to your desktop or laptop computer and copy the book to the eReader via USB cable.

And, once again, it's all FREE! All it takes is a library card (or multiple), which can vary from library to library on how you can procure one, but ultimately it won't cost you a dime beyond the tax dollars you already pay every year. Seriously did I mention that all of this free? Libraries are awesome.

How much is Kindle Unlimited?

A subscription to Kindle Unlimited gives you access to borrow from a large selection of titles without due dates. A Kindle Unlimited subscription costs $9.99 a month and you can cancel anytime. Use your Amazon account to borrow up to 20 eligible Kindle Unlimited titles at a time.

Project Gutenberg is a library of over 60,000 free eBooks

Choose among free epub and Kindle eBooks, download them or read them online. You will find the world's great literature here, with focus on older works for which U.S. copyright has expired.

If you have a NOOK or similar ereader that's compatible with Adobe Digital Editions (ADE), you can download Libby books on a computer, then use ADE to transfer them to your device: On a computer, go to libbyapp.com. Add your library and card, if needed. Select.

On newer NOOK tablets (including color-screen devices like the NOOK 10" HD by Lenovo, NOOK Tablet 10.1", NOOK Tablet 7", and Samsung Galaxy Tab NOOKs),you can install the Libby app to borrow and enjoy ebooks and more from your library.

What Kindle e-readers work with Libby? Kindle (newer generation), Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Oasis, Kindle Voyage.

Libby is a new app released by OverDrive. It has the same collection of titles as the OverDrive app - it's just a different way to access the same digital library collection.

Several platforms are quite similar to Libby in terms of how they work. OverDrive, Hoopla Digital, and Librivox are a few great alternatives.

Yes. Users can still browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from your library's OverDrive website. Note: OverDrive website users will also see Libby promotions throughout the site.

Connect the NOOK to your computer, when the device is recognized, just drag and drop ebook to the NOOK. Once the NOOK is recognized, just drag and drop the ebook into the NOOK. The ebook will now appear on the NOOK under “My Documents”.

Barnes and Noble has announced that they will be disabling in-app purchases within the Nook app for Android on April 2nd, 2022. This means, that users will no longer be able to buy books through the app.

How do I read library books on my Kindle Paperwhite?

If you're signed into your Amazon account, verify which device the book will go to and select "Get library book." (You'll need internet connection to download the book.) If you're not signed in to your Amazon account, select "Get library book," sign in, and then pick your device.

Install the Libby App on Your Device (one time only):

Go to the App Store (iOS) or Play Store (Android) on your device. 2. Download and install the free Libby, by OverDrive app.