Libby vs. OverDrive: What Are the Differences?
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- 17 Apr 2023
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Libraries are a wonderful asset to every community. Books transport you to different worlds, and being able to explore multiple worlds for free is valuable at any age.
If your local library is tech-savvy enough, it may have an app you can use on mobile if you're a member. If not, there are other apps, like Libby, that can help you extend the benefits of your local library.
The Libby app overtook the popular OverDrive app—which is fully shitting down on May 1, 2023—but just how different are they? And should you give Libby a try? Let's check it out.
What Is OverDrive, and Why Is It No Longer an Option?
OverDrive is a mobile app for book lovers that allows users to borrow and read titles from their local library with no fees or subscription costs. However, it has since been discontinued and is fully shutting down on May 1, 2023. OverDrive will be replaced entirely with the modernized Libby app.
As of February 2022, you can no longer download the OverDrive app from major app stores, including Google, Microsoft, and Apple stores. At the time of writing, the Libby app hasn't officially been approved yet for the Amazon app store, so you can still download the OverDrive app. Read More…
