Overdrive

Discover a wide range of New Zealand and international fiction, non-fiction, magazines, and graphic novels for readers of all ages. Plus, learn a musical instrument or experience world-class opera and ballet.

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Download eBooks, eAudiobooks, and graphic novels and read popular magazines, all for free through OverDrive using the Libby app. Simply log in to Libby with your library card and PIN.

If this is your first time using OverDrive, you’ll need to download a small piece of free software to your computer or mobile device. You only need to do this once, unless you’re setting up a new device.

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Please note: Kindle is not OverDrive compatible in New Zealand.

Extra Features

Explore these three great resources through OverDrive on the Libby App. To find these resources scroll down to the Extras section in the Libby App Library. 

  • ArtistWorks instructional videos by professional musicians showing you how to play popular string and band instruments. These self-paced video lessons include guitar, piano, ukelele, flute and vocal skills, with lessons suitable for beginners to advanced. Get your 30-day pass through Overdrive on the Libby App.
  • Kanopy video streaming service with thousands of award-winning films.
  • Stingray Classica is the world’s premium classical music destination, dedicated to classical music, opera, and ballet. Watch some of the world's best classical performances, with your 7-day pass through Overdrive on the Libby App.

Once you've started watching a performance, or learning an instrument, a link to the video will be automatically added to your Shelf in the Libby App, so you can easily access the video, and keep an eye on how many days you have left to enjoy it. 

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