Sacramento Library Overdrive (2024)

FAQs

Can I use Libby if my library doesn't have Libby? ›

If you can't find your public library via Libby's search, we recommend that you contact your library to let them know you're interested in using OverDrive's services, including Libby. They'll need to build a collection with us or join a nearby consortium.

The Libby app is currently available for Android 5.0+ (non-Kindle), iOS 10+ (iPhone/iPad/iPod touch), and Windows 10 devices.

Noteworthy achievements include Toronto Public Library attaining the highest number of checkouts in OverDrive history for the 8^th time (8 million), Santa Clara County Library (CA) attaining the highest year-over-year circulation growth (147%) of any Million Checkout Club library and Los Angeles Public Library earning ...

Most accounts expire every 3 years so we can verify and update your contact information. The fastest way to renew is to call or live chat with us. You can also email us or visit a branch with your library card and/or photo ID.

The OverDrive app was discontinued on May 1, 2023. To continue using your library's collection, you need to switch to Libby. Libby continues to add new features and make updates based on reader and librarian feedback. Libby offers many unique features and options that were not available in the OverDrive app.

Sacramento Public Library is a public library system in Sacramento, California. With nearly 2 million items, it is the fourth largest library system in California.

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Library patrons may have up to 60 items on hold at any given time.

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Discontinuing the OverDrive app allows our development teams to focus their efforts on Libby. We also want to make it as easy a possible to promote your digital library to your users. Having one app simplifies how you train your users, answer questions, and stay up to date with changes.

What library app is replacing OverDrive? ›

The OverDrive app for iOS, Android, and Windows 8/10 was discontinued on May 1, 2023 and is replaced by Libby. The OverDrive app for Kindle Fire devices will be discontinued June 7, 2023. You can install Libby from the Amazon Appstore on compatible Fire tablets.

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Often, a branch will bring in a book the main library or from another branch. You can return that book to your branch or another branch. All library books are clearly marked as to the branch they belong to, and books are ultimately returned within the system to the correct branch.

Starting July 1, Sacramento Public Library (SPL) will be fine free. The library board voted unanimously to permanently end fines on overdue library materials last month.

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You can add multiple libraries to Libby, and you can even add multiple cards for each library. Each library has their own guidelines for getting a card. Learn more about getting a card in this help article or reach out to the library directly for more information.

Libby works with public libraries that use OverDrive (the makers of Libby) to lend digital titles. If you can't find your library in Libby, it might be because they haven't developed a collection with OverDrive.

If you have a Windows computer, Mac computer, or a Chromebook, you can use Libby in your web browser at libbyapp.com. We suggest using the latest version of Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge.

Materials may be accessed through UC Library Search, UCLA's OverDrive portal, or through the Libby app, which allows readers to use materials across their personal devices and offline.