OverDrive: Common questions

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OverDrive: Common questions

OverDrive is a free service that lets you borrow eBooks from your local library’s digital collection.

After you borrow an eBook from your library, you can read it on your Kobo eReader.

Note: You can only borrow eBooks using OverDrive on your eReader. Borrowing audiobooks using OverDrive isn't supported.

Here are the most common questions about the OverDrive service. Click the questions below to learn more.

OverDrive Compatibility

Note:
OverDrive will continue to work with Kobo eReaders after the OverDrive app is removed from the app store on February 23, 2022. The OverDrive app will be replaced with the Libby app to manage your content.

In the weeks before the OverDrive app is discontinued, you'll see a final notice reminding you to upgrade to Libby.
On May 1st 2023, when you access your library’s collection in the OverDrive app, you'll see a message that asks you to upgrade to Libby.
To learn more, read about the Libby app here.

The built-in OverDrive feature for Kobo eReaders is only compatible in:
- Canada
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Denmark
  Note for customers in Denmark: At this time, the built-in Overdrive feature on Kobo eReaders isn't compatible with eReolen
- Finland
- Norway
- Sweden
- Taiwan
- Hong Kong
- Singapore

The built-in OverDrive feature is only available for these Kobo eReaders:
- Kobo Elipsa 2E
- Kobo Clara 2E
- Kobo Sage
- Kobo Libra 2
- Kobo Elipsa
- Kobo Nia
- Kobo Libra H2O
- Kobo Forma
- Kobo Aura ONE
- Kobo Aura Edition 2
- Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2
- Kobo Clara HD

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