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Does anyone here use overdrive and libby?

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Elaine

Overdrive but I only use it for audiobooks from the library.

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Angela

Overdrive. I tried Libby for a brief 15 minutes and decided I liked overdrive better.

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Jessica

Me too

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YariQuestion author

Libby is getting yo me because every single title i want to read is check out and wont be back for 10 to 17 weeks?

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Jean

Libby is much better since they released it. I love how it shows all of my check outs from all of my libraries in one spot.

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YariQuestion author

So i can use overdrive w out libby? I thought i need it to use both

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Angela

No overdrive and Libby are the same Libby was just overdrives make over u might say

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YariQuestion author

Ok

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YariQuestion author

Thank you 🙂

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Steve

I use overdrive

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Crystal

Just started using Libby. I love it.

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Kim

I use Overdrive all the time and love it!

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Laura

I use Overdrive and I love it. I didn’t bother with Libby because I’m already know how to navigate overdrive well.

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Pen

Can I hook those to a kindle? I never heard of them.

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YariQuestion author

Yes i guess you can..li by gave me the option to do so

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Laura

You need to check and see if your library uses the service first. When you check out a Book amazon opens and you can choose to have it sent to your kindle or whichever device.

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Jean

You can check out Kindle books with them. They only have an OverDrive app for the Kindle fire. I use Libby on my phone and send books to my Kindle through my Amazon account.

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Pen

Thanks I will download and check it out. Excites now!

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Laura

You can also use the Overdrive website too instead of the app. Sometimes I do that if I’m on my computer and need to check to see if a book is available.

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Teresa

Yes you can . Just dl overdrive app and when you dl a book make sure you just hit the dl ePub and it opens in overdrive

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Heather

I love Overdrive! I dont know anything about Libby.

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Angela

It is overdrive with a makeover .They say it is supposed to be easier to navigate than overdrive.

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Heather

@Angela thanks!

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Teresa

@Angela overdrive isn’t hard to navigate at all. I love it

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Angela

I don’t think it is hard to navigate either.But I work at the library and its what we tell everyone about Libby.Personally I will stick with overdrive.

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Heather

@Angela does your library host a bookclub? Mine is thinking about starting one and we could use some tips or ideas!

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Angela

@Heather right now we have more kids programs than anything else.

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Heather

@Angela same at our library….which is great of course….but hoping to get a bookclub going…fingers crossed!

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DeAnna

I love overdrive! When you checkout a book, if it has a kindle option it’ll give you the option to download to kindle by simply clicking a button and taking you to its amazon page! Most of them have kindle counterparts, I’ve only had a handful that would have had to be read through the app

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Angie

I use overdrive. My library doesn’t offer Libby.

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Jean

Libby is the same as OverDrive. It’s just a more user-friendly version.

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Angie

I know that, but my library is not offered through Libby. I’ve tried a few times.

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Lizvette

I use Overdrive and like it. I read Libby is from Overdrive, basically the same. Is it true? Any differences?

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Angela

Yes it is the same but it is different look .I found it took longer to loud pages on my internet connection so I stuck with overdrive. I work at the library and everyone says it supposed to be easier to navigate.

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Lizvette

@Angela, thank you! I stay with Overdrive and Hoopla for now.

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Sara

I use libby

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Sarah

I use Libby if I can’t find the book on kindle unlimited and Libby happens to have it.

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Lynn

What’s that

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Melissa

I use Overdrive, mainly for audiobooks.

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Cheri'

Yeapers…. awesome awesome

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Patricia

Libby…and love it!!!

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Brenda

overdrive works with my local library

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Barbara

I use overdrive but also hoopla, freading, and axis. This was before Libby. All these are connected to your library. Does Libby incorporate all these? FYI hoopla has tons of audio books and can be borrowed for 3 weeks.

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YariQuestion author

Oooo…i never heard of those..i will have to check thanks

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Barbara

Hoopla and Axis apps are easy to download. I use hoopla most of all ebooks, audios and even music. Freading has a lot of ebooks, and I’ve found some awesome mysteries. Freading app is a bit convoluted to download. Google instructions. Took me 2 times to get it but worth it!

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Amanda

I use overdrive. Never heard of Libby but I will check it out. Love overdrive!

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Jean

Libby is just a more user-friendly version of OverDrive. They’re made by the same company.

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Camille

Love overdrive

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Ngina

Me too!

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Betty

I use overdrive for library books

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Jolene

And hoopla

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LaDonna

I use both. But prefer overdrive.

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Heidi

? Overdrive ?

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Jean

OverDrive and Libby are the same. Libby is just more user-friendly. I use Libby and love it. I occasionally use Hoopla too.

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Michelle

My local library is on overdrive. I like it unless the book I want is on hold and I’m number 52 in line. ?

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Tracie

I use overdrive to get books from the library! Love it!!

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Jenny

Yup I love overdrive

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Shannon

Overdrive, yes. Love it. Library staff recommended libby, but it wouldn’t even download for me. No issues with overdrive though.

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Max

love overdrive!

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Brent

Libby gets heavy use here

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Kerry

Overdrive! Love it

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Dinique

Yep. I don’t have room on my phone for Libby though.

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Courtney

Yes!!! It’s amazing, but I might be biased since I’m a librarian. ?

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Darla

I use Overdrive occasionally.

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Michelle

I have both but using Libby more lately.

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Kristy

I use Libby and Hoopla

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Sue

I love overdrive!

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Mari

Love overdrive! It is a wait sometimes, especially with newer books, but worth it for the cost-FREE!!

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Peggy

I do! I am able to use for both ebooks and audiobooks

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June

Both

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Melissa

Both! I prefer Libby though. ?

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Theresa

Yes they’re great. I like hoopla too

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Kirk

Yep OVERDRIVE. #audiobookaddiction I have heard over 290 FREE books… and no problems in three years.

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Jill

I use Overdrive for audio books

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Jenny

Libby!! Its great. Does anyone know what the difference of the two is?

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Peggy

Yes apparently from what I was told is Overdrive is merging or moving to Libby

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Paul

Libby is just a front-end app for accessing Overdrive libraries. It has some neat features like multiple account handling and in-app reading. Otherwise it’s the same thing as Overdrive.

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Jeff

Love the multiple account feature. Got my local library in Nowhere, SD, and a major library in Fairfax County, Virginia.

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Paul

I use Overdrive a LOT.

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Justin

I use overdrive

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Julia

I do, all the time!

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Karen

Use both.

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Justine

Both! I prefer Libby because it’s more user friendly

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Tara

I use Libby

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Bobbi

Overdrive is available thru our library. ??? on Libby.

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Tiffany

I use overdrive and audible

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Jessica

Overdrive

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Cyndi

Both

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Terri

Overdrive is life.

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Danie

Overdrive is my favorite

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Charlotte

yes

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Brigitta

I use overdrive. It’s so user friendly.

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Lynn

What’s it for? Can you read books online?

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Brigitta

@Lynn You use it to borrow ebooks and audiobooks from the library. I read and listen on my phone. The audiobooks I connect to the car via Bluetooth and listen on the road.

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Lynn

@Brigitta so u can put this app on an iPad?

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Brigitta

Lynn Fish As far as I know you can. I also download epub books from places like book funnel to read on overdrive. Check the App store. I’m sure it’s there.

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Stacy

I love it!!!!!

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Lauren

I use overdrive! It’s just the older version of Libby

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Ramona

Is this just for phone or for the computer also?

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Kirk

Phone , tablet or Lap Top. All of mine (295 so far) have been on my Samsung smart phone.
Cheers #audiobookaddiction ?

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Maureen

Use Both. Each one has attributes that are wonderful to use. Borrowing books from your Library is so easy, great to browse and keeps one up-to date on when holds will be approximately ready, books check themselves: no late fees! Another great feature is if the library does not have a book you would like to read & library does not own: if purchased, you are automatically put on wish list. Both Great!

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Alecia

My library changed platforms and uses rbdigital.

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Holly

Yes

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Melissa

Yep

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Jeanie

Yes all the time

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LilyAnd

I use libby

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Tina

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Leiah

Both

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Ngina

Yes I use both for audiobooks

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June

I use both. Overdrive to borrow library books for my ereader. And Libby on my phone to keep track of my holds

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Brent

Libby is my go to for audiobooks

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Autumn

I use Libby, love it.

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Bobbi

Overdrive, rbDigital & Hoopla. All great. Hoopla limits the number of checkouts depending on the plan your library has.

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