T
he e-books, e-audiobooks and e-magazines of OverDrive make up Wisconsin’s Digital Library. Wisconsin’s Digital Library works with OverDrive to manage digital library collections for public libraries throughout Wisconsin through the Wisconsin Public Library Consortium. It is typically accessed via a desktop computer, however, if you want to enjoy the content on a smartphone or tablet, there is also the Libby app. The classic OverDrive app has been discontinued. If you currently use the legacy OverDrive app and need assistance, visit https://help.overdrive.com.
The titles you find on Wisconsin’s Digital Library are the exact same offerings as those found in the Libby app. The difference is some prefer to use the Wisconsin’s Digital Library page on a computer web browser and enjoy titles directly or via download. Read more about how to take advantage of the Libby app on supported portable devices.
For Kindle Readers
Kindle Readers only support OverDrive e-books. Kindle Fire, Fire HD, or Fire HDX tablets support OverDrive/Libby e-books and e-audiobooks. SEE: Amazon’s Kindle App Help.
- Get Kindle E-Books From Wisconsin’s Digital Library on Your Reader
- Getting OverDrive Content for Kindle Readers
- How to Borrow Kindle Books
- How to Make Kindle Your OverDrive Reading Preference
- Reading E-Books with a Kindle from the Libby App
- Removed Automatically from My Kindle Reading App, Are Kindle e-books
Patrons can log into Wisconsin’s Digital Library site and after borrowing a title, choose to Download to use with the Kindle. You will need to log into your Amazon account page and add the book to your Kindle. From there click Get Library Book.
If you encounter sustained issues or error messages, please contact your local library or use the form provided here.
