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Go to the ORL eBooks|OverDrive Collection
Using the Libby App Borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. It’s fast and easy to get started! It is available for iPads and iPhones running iOS 10.0 or newer, Android tablets and smartphones running Android 5.0 and newer.
After September 30, the security certificate provider for OverDrive (and many other websites/apps) will no longer support certain older operating systems and browsers. If you are on an unsupported operating systems or browser, you may see a security warning, have trouble with signing in or borrowing, or the app content will not load.
You will need to update your operating system or browser version (if an update is available).
All iPhones and iPads devices that were released after 2012 can update to iOS 10 or newer, which will work after this change: Steps to update your operating system version.
Using the OverDrive App You can also borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks on your tablet or smartphone using the original OverDriv App (eMagazines can only be read on a browser). It is available for iPads and iPhones running iOS 12.0 or newer, Android tablets, smartphones or Amazon Fire tablets running Android 5.0 and newer.
For newer Kobo eReaders Borrow eBooks from the library right on the Kobo eReader itself! For newer Kobos (e.g., Libra, Forma, Aura ONE, Aura Edition 2, and Clara HD).
For other eReaders Download eBooks to your computer and transfer them to an eReader. For Kobo eReaders (Glo, Mini, Aura), Nook eReaders (Simple Touch, Glowlight). Note: Kindle eReaders (including Paperwhite, Oasis) are not compatible with borrowing public library eBooks.
Using the OverDrive Desktop App Learn how to download eAudiobooks to your computer to play them on the OverDrive Desktop App, or to transfer them to an MP3 player. For Windows Computers running 7 or newer, and for Sony Walkman, iPods, etc.
Device Advice When it comes to deciding between an eReader and a tablet, here are some points to consider...
Frequently Asked Questions Get the answers for the most popular questions about downloading from the ORL eBooks Collection.
Borrowing Digital Books from the Catalogue Did you know that you can check out digital books from the ORL eBooks|OverDrive collection right from the ORL Catalogue? That’s right! Browse for your print and digital reading materials in one place!
Troubleshooting Adobe Digital Editions Having problems with downloading eBooks to Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) to transfer to eReaders? Give these troubleshooting steps a try.
OverDrive Help OverDrive, the company from which the library gets digital books, has a comprehensive site offering help articles on downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks.
OverDrive Device Profiles Check to see how the eReader, smartphone, or tablet you have is compatible with borrowing digital books from the ORL eBooks Collection.
Libby Help OverDrive's detailed help site for using the Libby App.
Call us at 1-844-649-8127.
Email help@orl.bc.ca, in your email, please include:
Note: If your ORL card has expired or you have outstanding late fees of $20.00 or more, you'll be unable to borrow from this collection. You can pay fees online. To renew an expired card, call your library branch.