How to Get Started:
Phone and Tablet Devices

iPhone / iPad

• Go to the App Store icon on your device.
• Search for the Libby app and download (your apple device will likely have you enter your apple ID and Password first).
• Go into the Libby app.
  • You will be asked to find a library. Search for Lee County Library (you might have the option to search by location also).
  • Follow the steps for creating an account.
  • When asked, your library card is the number on the front of your card with no spaces.
  • You can download or place holds on books from the LIBRARY section.
  • You can read and manage your books from the SHELF section.

Android Phone or Tablet

• Go to the Play Store icon on your device.
• Search for the Libby app and download.
• Go into the Libby app.
  • You will be asked to find a library. Search for Lee County Library (you might have the option to search by location also).
  • Follow the steps for creating an account.
  • When asked, your library card is the number on the front of your card with no spaces.
  • You can download or place holds on books from the LIBRARY section.
  • You can read and manage your books from the SHELF section.

Kindle Devices

Kindle Fire

• Go to the Amazon (Kindle) App Store icon on your device.
• Search for the Overdrive (: Library eBooks and Audiobooks) app and download.
• Go into the Overdrive app.
  • Select the "Sign in with a library card" option as opposed to anything else. 
  • Follow the steps for creating an account. 
  • When asked, your library card is the number on the front of your card with no spaces.
  • You can download or place holds on books using SEARCH or the Menu.
  • You can read and manage your books from the BOOKSHELF section.

Kindle Paperwhite

• First you need to go to https://gadd.overdrive.com/. You cannot directly download books to Paperwhite.

• Sign In - When asked, your library card is the number on the front of your card with no spaces.

• Select <KINDLE BOOKS> from the top menu to filter Kindle-available.
  • Search and select a title. Click <BORROW> to start the process. (you can also place holds for checked out books)
  • Next, click the <Read Now With Kindle> button. 
    • This takes you to Amazon login screen. Put in your Amazon ID and Password to proceed.  
    • Select "Deliver to your (your name) Kindle".  
    • Click <Get Library Book>.
    • Your Kindle will download your book the next time it connects to WiFi.
      • Give it time to download if you don't see it right away.  
      • Tapping on the book cover should open it and it will read like other Kindle books on your Paperwhite.  

            Computers - PC and Mac

      •  Go to https://gadd.overdrive.com/ from any web browser.

        • Log In (your library card is the number on the front of your card with no spaces)
        • Search or browse for a book.  Select <BORROW> to get the book.  You can also place holds on books that are checked out.
        • Books can be managed and read from the "Loans" section.  
          • To read in your browser, select <Read Now In Browser>. You need to be connected to the Internet. 
          • To read offline, select <Download - ePub Book>. If available.
          • To read in Kindle, select <Read with Kindle>. You will be asked to login to Amazon first. See Read Now With Kindle under the Kindle Paperwhite instructions above to complete the process.

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Help

Ask a Librarian

• Make an appointment with a librarian. They will be able to help walk you through any setup or usage questions you might have. Also, some issues occur with older devices and compatibility.
  • 229-759-2369 or 229-889-0300

Other Help

• For help with common problems, check out FAQs from Overdrive
• For those who are more visual learners, Video Help