Getting started with an iOS device (iPhone/iPad/iPod touch)

With OverDrive Media Console (OMC) for iOS, you can borrow and enjoy OverDrive Read eBooks, EPUB eBooks, and MP3 audiobooks from your library.

What you need

• OverDrive Media Console for iOS

• A library card

How it works

1. Install software
   
   OverDrive Read eBooks can be read directly from your device's browser, with no software installation required.
   
   Note: OverDrive Read titles are only available through updated library websites. Click here to learn more.
   
   Install OverDrive Media Console for iOS to enjoy downloaded EPUB eBooks and MP3 audiobooks on your device. To read EPUB eBooks, you will also need to authorize your device with an Adobe ID.

2. Borrow titles from your library website
   
   From your iOS device, open OMC and tap Get Books to find your library and borrow titles.
   
   If you would like to borrow titles using your computer, see our instructions on how to transfer them to your device (click here for Mac).

3. Enjoy
   
   OverDrive Read eBooks can be read from OMC's in-app browser, or directly from your device's browser.
   
   EPUB eBooks open automatically in OMC so you can begin reading as soon as the download is finished. OMC's features include bookmarking, brightness controls, night mode, text size adjustment, orientation lock, the option to return an eBook, and more.
   
   MP3 audiobooks open automatically in OMC so you can begin listening as soon as the first part is downloaded. OMC's features include bookmarking, a volume slider, skip back 15 seconds, a sleep timer, the option to return an audiobook, and more.