Libby, by Overdrive

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. It’s free and easy to get started for new users and a streamlined experience for current OverDrive app users.

Get Started with Libby

Download Libby from Google Play Store (Android) or from the Apple App Store (iOS)
Click on the Go to Libby button to start using Libby now in your web browser.

Go to Libby

Overdrive Website

Some desktop/laptop computer users may prefer to continue browsing for books on the Overdrive Website.

Go to Overdrive Website

Libby Help/Faq

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What Happened to Overdrive?

Overdrive is the legacy app and website that offers the same availability to borrow and browse for books as Libby. The app is no longer available to download. The Overdrive website is still available to browse.
Go to Overdrive website

Is Libby Accessible?

Libby is continuing to enhance accessibility features. Visit Libby’s Accessibility Page.

How can I read books from my Kobo ereader?

View the video lesson on how to connect Libby/Overdrive to your Integrated Kobo or download and print instructions (pdf).

Older Kobo eReaders can access ebooks through Adobe Digital Editions. Watch the video Lesson to learn how or download and print instructions (pdf)

I can’t log in with my library card

If you recently received a new library card or haven’t used your card in awhile and you are having trouble logging in, please phone your local library or email info@cbrl.ca

I have another question

If your question wasn’t answered above or in the video tutorial you can visit the Libby/Overdrive help page. If you are still having trouble please email info@cbrl.ca.

Libby, by Overdrive

Get Started with Libby

Overdrive Website

Libby Help/Faq

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