We also offer tech help programs at many library branches. For one-on-one help from Toronto Public Library staff, you can schedule a Book-A-Librarian appointment at a local branch.Libby users from any library system can attend to learn how to use the app. Monthly Getting Started with Libby webinars offered by OverDrive.Libby FAQs can help answer other questions you may have on the switch to Libby.

Upgrade to Libby has more information on making the switch from the OverDrive app to Libby.The Libby Help website contains help videos that provide detailed information on using the Libby app.If something didn’t work properly or you need more help, here are some resources that might help: You’re done! Time to start borrowing books and placing holds. Learn more about adding wish lists to Libby.ĩ. Libby will then give you the option to take any books saved in an OverDrive wish list and sync them to Libby in a tag. Enter your card number and PIN (usually the last four numbers of your phone number).Ĩ. Simply type in “toronto” and TPL will come up. Open Libby and answer “Yes” that you have a library card.ĥ. Hurrah! Step-by-step guide for getting set up with Libbyģ. Anyone with the legacy OverDrive for Windows or OverDrive for Mac desktop programs can continue to download audiobooks. Note: if you use a Kobo that allows for direct downloads, nothing is changing for you. Luckily, moving from the OverDrive app to Libby is easy – and we’re here to help! The Libby app by OverDrive offers many features not available in the OverDrive app, including easy set up for new users, a single bookshelf for all loans and holds, push notifications and more customizable options like Dark Mode. The app was removed from app stores last year and is heading into the sunset for the newer and sleeker Libby. The OverDrive app will officially be retiring on May 1st. If you have been holding out and delaying the transition from the OverDrive app to Libby, the time has come to finally make the switch. Original photo by Anna Demianenko on Unsplash.

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