Chromebooks
A Chromebook is a laptop or notebook that runs Google's Chrome OS, a browser-based operating system. You can read more about Chromebooks on Google's official website.
Apps
Chromebooks with Google Play:
- Libby (for borrowing and enjoying ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines; recommended for public library users)
- Sora (for borrowing and enjoying ebooks and audiobooks; available for most schools)
- OverDrive for Android (for borrowing and enjoying ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines; works with both libraries and schools)
- Kindle's reading app for Android (for reading Kindle Books, U.S. only)
Chromebooks with the Chrome Web Store:
- OverDrive for Chromebook (for borrowing and enjoying ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines)
- Sora (available in the Chrome browser; for borrowing and enjoying ebooks and audiobooks from most schools)
- Kindle's Cloud Reader for Chromebooks (for reading Kindle Books, U.S. only)
Compatible formats
- All ebook formats except PDF
Note: Kindle Books (U.S. only) require the Kindle reading app. - All audiobook formats
- Magazines
Some examples of Chromebooks
- Google Pixelbook
- Samsung Chromebooks
- Acer Chromebooks
- HP Chromebooks
- Lenovo Chromebooks
- ASUS Chromebooks
- Dell Chromebooks
Getting started with OverDrive on a Chromebook
- Getting started with the Libby app (only for Chromebooks with Google Play)
- Getting started with Sora
- Getting started with the OverDrive app