The plan is to have most Overdrive app users switch over to Libby by the end of 2022.Ĭan the Overdrive website still be used? Will it be different? Will all Overdrive app users be required to switch to Libby? Until then, the Overdrive app will continue to be available in the Amazon Appstore. Overdrive will provide an update once they know more. They are still waiting to hear from Amazon about that process and what the timeframe will be. Overdrive is working with Amazon to get Libby into the Amazon Appstore. When will Libby be available on Kindle Fire tablets? It will be easier for staff to promote and teach about just one app and easier for patrons to learn just one app. Also, they believe it will be easier for library staff and patrons because having two different apps for the same collection of eBooks/eAudiobooks can be confusing. With only one app to manage, they will be able to focus on making sure this app provides the best digital reading/listening experience for patrons. Rather than continuing to manage two apps, Overdrive would like to consolidate and just provide one app.

Why is Overdrive phasing out the Overdrive app? Please take a look at the FAQs listed below for additional information.

I will post additional updates as they become available from Overdrive.

Overdrive is planning to change this, eventually, and will keep us posted. Libby is currently not available on the Amazon Appstore, so the Overdrive app will not be removed on February 23. At some point, though, you will have to switch to Libby.įor anyone that uses Overdrive on a Kindle Fire tablet, things are different for you. Please note, if you already have the Overdrive app installed on your device, you will be able to continue using it after February 23.

This means that you will no longer be able to download and install the Overdrive app after February 23. Effective Wednesday, February 23, 2022, the Overdrive app will be removed from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store and Microsoft Store. The first phase of the transition begins next week. Photo credit: Williamsville Public Library & Museum Please note that this only affects the mobile app the Overdrive website will still be the same. This transition will occur in several phases. Their plan is to have everyone switched over to Libby by the end of 2022. Overdrive has announced that they will be phasing out their original Overdrive app and will be completely replacing it with their newer app, Libby.

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