Overdrive Libby

A Des Plaines Library card is required to use Overdrive. Sign up for a library card here.

Get eBooks, audiobooks and magazines from Digital Library

Getting started with Overdrive Digital Library

Have your library card handy, you will need it the first time you log in.

The newest and most feature rich way to get content while on a computer is the address https://libbyapp.com/library/dlil

If you are on a mobile device or a phone, use the Libby APP that you can download from the Apple store or Google play. 

Kanopy movies and the educational services, ArtistWorks and Universal Class are also available through the Libby APP powered by Overdrive.

Apps for your tablet or phone

Read about Libby by Overdrive 

You can read ebooks and magazines and listen to audiobooks from your computer. There are lots of options described here.

Tips for using Overdrive Digital Library

Checkouts Periods & Limits

Items checkout for 7, 14 or 21 days depending on your personal settings. After the selected time period the book license expires and the book is returned automatically. Never an overdue book.

Ten items can be checked out at a time and 12 items can be placed on hold.

You can checkout Overdrive ebooks, audiobooks and magazines many ways. From your browser with the Overdrive Digital Library link, through one of the Apps, and through the library general materials catalog. So many options means something for everyone, but it also begs the question which way is best? It depends on your devices and habits. If you want a particular title and the format doesn't matter - print or ebook or audiobook, then the library catalog is for you. Check your Overdrive item out and then retrieve from your favorite APP or read in the browser of your device.

Getting Help with Overdrive Digital Library

We recommend Overdrive Digital Library's online help. It is very helpful!

Magazine questions? Try out this dppl-on-demand video.