#KEEP LIBRARY BOOKS ON KINDLE SOFTWARE#

The best part is that all your digital checkouts from different cards and libraries are on the same shelf, so there is no need to switch between libraries or cards to read your books.The keyword there is 'almost.' While reading on something like a Kindle is fantastic, the software that powers it often leaves a lot to be desired. Open the menu, then tap on Switch Library or Library Cards. Yes! Libby makes it easy to switch between library cards or between different libraries. All titles expire automatically after the loan period.Ĭan I use more than one library card or cards from different libraries in Libby?

#KEEP LIBRARY BOOKS ON KINDLE DOWNLOAD#

With the exception of Read or Listen formats, titles you download need to be returned early from the device they were downloaded to. If you downloaded a book in EPUB format or an audiobook in MP3 format to the OverDrive app, it cannot be returned early from the Libby app. I checked out a book using the OverDrive app, or using the OverDrive website on my computer, and now I can’t return it early in Libby.īooks added to the Libby app are in the Read or Listen formats. When you check out a Kindle format e-book, it will prompt you to send it to your Kindle or Kindle eReader app, rather than downloading the book to Libby. You can let Libby know that you read e-books on your Kindle by tapping on the menu, and choose 'I Read on Another Device' in Download Settings. Give it a try! The Libby app is a different browsing experience than the OverDrive app, and you may prefer it. Should I use the Libby app to discover books? You can adjust these settings by opening the menu and tapping on Download Settings. To download audiobooks, which are much bigger files, you’ll need to tell Libby to start downloading.

#KEEP LIBRARY BOOKS ON KINDLE OFFLINE#

By default, all digital books under 20 mb (basically e-books only) will download to Libby automatically for offline reading. Unless you tell it otherwise (see the Kindle FAQ below), Libby downloads digital books in the Read or Listen formats. What format are the digital books in Libby? If you want the kids in your life to be able to browse only for kids’ books, and not see other titles, you’ll want to stay with the OverDrive app as well. If you’re concerned about excluding mature content in your digital reading app, stick with the OverDrive app.

Also, if you make use of accessibility features in the OverDrive app, you’ll need to stick with that until more accessibility features get added to Libby. If you like to read books on many devices, or prefer to browse for new titles on your computer, stick with the OverDrive app for now.

#KEEP LIBRARY BOOKS ON KINDLE ANDROID#

If you use one iOS or Android device to browse, download, and read or listen to digital books, we recommend trying Libby. Libby is new, and doesn’t yet have all of the features that the OverDrive app does, such as the ability to recommend titles for purchase or robust accessibility features. It also allows for transfer to MP3 players from computers. OverDrive is the “classic” app, and is compatible with more devices, including Kindle Fire, Macs, PCs, and Windows mobile devices. Libby is great if you just want to download a book to your Android or iOS phone or tablet. Libby is compatible with Android and iOS devices, and OverDrive is working on and app for Kindle Fire/HD devices. Libby is a fast and attractive digital browsing experience. It has the same collection of titles as the OverDrive app - it’s just a different way to access the same digital library collection. Libby is a new app released by OverDrive.

Keep library books on kindle