Downloads

NOTICE

Beginning Monday, July 13, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library cardholders will need to enter their library card number and PIN for use of Libby/OverDrive to borrow resources such as eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines.

The enhanced verification measure is being implemented to protect your privacy and improve security.  

The PIN is the same PIN you created for use to sign into your library “My Account.” 

  • If you have an email address but you do not remember your PIN, click here now and go to the “Forgot my Pin” link to change or create your PIN:  https://tinyurl.com/BfloLibChangePin .  
  • OR, you can visit any of the 37 Buffalo & Erie County Public Library locations with your valid ID and staff will assist you to get or update a PIN.  See library open hours here: https://www.buffalolib.org/hours/otd.php 
  • Questions, visit a library or call 716-858-8900 during open hours.

Thank you.

eAUDIOBOOKS / eBOOKS

OverDrive
 

 OverDrive, and its app Libby, offer a wide range of eBooks and eAudiobooks in all genres. Downloads work with most devices. (Magazines can also be downloaded. Details here).
Libby Mascot Download and borrow materials for 7 or 14 days—your choice. Borrow up to 20 items at a time. 

 

MAGAZINES

OverDrive

 

 OverDrive, and its app Libby, offer access to full color, digital magazines with instant checkout so you’ll never wait! Including favorites such as The New Yorker, O, The Oprah Magazine, US Weekly, Cook’s Illustrated, and The Advocate. 
Libby Mascot Download and borrow materials for 7 or 14 days—your choice. Borrow up to 20 items at a time. 

HOW-TO

Libby Mascot

Libby by OverDrive

Libby is an easy-to-use app that offers a wide range of eBooks and eAudiobooks in all genres as well as magazines.

Printer Icon Quick set-up printable instructions for Libby App.

Printer Icon Detailed instructions for Libby App.

Works with...

  • Android
  • iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch
  • Windows 10
  • Some Chromebooks

OverDrive

OverDrive

OverDrive offers a wide range of eBooks and eAudiobooks in all genres as well as magazines.  OverDrive works with web browsers on computers and most other devices, but does not allow for downloading.  The OverDrive app is no longer available. We recommend switching to the easy-to-use Libby app.

Printer Icon Printable instructions for Overdrive.

Works with...

  • Android
  • iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch
  • Kindle
  • Nook
  • Windows Phone/Windows 8 tablets
  • Windows PC
  • Mac 

 

 

Kindle IconKindle eReaders and Kindle App - Quick Set-up

Kindle IconKindle eReaders and Kindle App - Detailed Instructions

 

For additional assistance or to set up a free one-on-one training session, contact the Library’s TechKnow Lab at 716-858-7384, email techknowlab@buffalolib.org or register online at https://www.buffalolib.org/form/book-a-technology-trainer. 

Parents/guardians have the sole right and responsibility to decide what is appropriate for their child. The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library does not act in loco parentis (i.e., in the place or role of the parent). Parents/guardians are responsible for the supervision of their child's internet activity.