How To Get Overdrive On Kindle

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How to Get Kindle Books from OverDrive

Step 1. Go tosfpl.org, click the Book & Media tab, then choose eBook Collections.

If you have already borrowed your Kindle Book from OverDrive, skip to Step 7 . If you are using the Libby app, direct Libby to send your ebook to your Kindle device or app and then skip to Step 8 .

Step 2. Click OverDrive eBooks & eAudiobooks.

Step 3. Click Kindle Books.

Make sure that you are at the OverDrive website,sfpl.overdrive.com.

Step 4. Look for an AVAILABLE title, then click BORROW.

Unavailable titles will display WAIT LIST.

Step 5. Sign in with your 14-digit library card number and PIN/password.

Your card number will be located on the back of your library card. Be sure not to insert any spaces between the numbers. Your PIN is usually a 4-digit number, unless you changed it to something else. If you cannot remember your PIN, reset it with our Library PIN Reset Form, or call us to have it changed.

Step 6. Select a loan period, then clickBORROW.

The default loan period is 21 days. You may also borrow titles or 7 and 14 days.

Step 7. Click the *Read now with kindle button.

You'll find this option under My Account, Loans.

*NOTE: If you do not see the Read now with kindle button, check your Settings to see if the Kindle Preference box has been selected.

Step 8. Get your Library Kindle Book from Amazon.

You will now be redirected to Amazon.com to claim your loan so it can be delivered wirelessly to your Kindle device or Kindle reading app. Log in with your Amazon account information.

Step 9. Click the yellow Get Library Book button.

This button will be located on the right side of the page. Be sure to select your preferred Kindle device. Your Kindle Books will be delivered there.

To send your ebook to other Kindle devices and apps, go to your Content & Devices at Amazon and redeliver the ebook to your desired location(s).

Step 10. Sync your Kindle.

Sync your Kindle device or app to see your checkout. If you are using a Kindle device, you may need to turn it off then on if it doesn't sync automatically. The Kindle Book will return itself after its expiration date — you do not have to return it. For other Kindle Book management features, go to your Content & Devices at Amazon.

Renewing your Kindle Book

If no one is waiting it, your Kindle Book will be eligible for a renewal 3 days before it expires. The process of renewing a Library Kindle Book is almost like checking it out for the first time.

Sign into your OverDrive account from the web or the Libby app.
Go to My account, then Loans (or in Libby,Shelf, then Loans).
Locate your Kindle Book, then click/tap Renew. Confirm the renewal.
Log into your Amazon account, then, go to Content and Devices (under Account & Lists).
Locate your title, then select and delete the title.
Go back to your OverDrive account and click the Read now with kindle button to deliver the Kindle Book to your Amazon account again.

Help

No WiFI? If you have a Kindle eReader that does not have WiFi capabilities, you will need to download the eBook directly to your computer using the DOWNLOAD NOW button, and then drag the downloaded eBook from your computer to your plugged in eReader.

If you experience a problem with your Kindle book, click the Report Kindle Book problem link (below the eBook under your LOANS) and describe the issue in the pop-up window that appears. OverDrive's support team will reply to you.