Summary
The Princeton Overdrive Kids Room is dedicated to e-reading materials curated specifically for ages 0-12.
Getting Started
- Create an account with your library card and PIN on the Overdrive website or on the Libby app.
- PIN is by default the last 4 digits of the phone number on your library account.
- Libby app instructions and help
- Computer instructions and help
Specifics
- Available on computer and mobile devices; sync across devices.
- Search for titles, checkout/borrow and place holds right in the app or on computer via the Overdrive website or get the Libby app experience on your computer at libbyapp.com.
- Compatible with Kindle. Find instructions here.
- Check out up to 7 items at a time for a maximum of 21 days.
- No overdue fees; return when finished or items will auto-return at due date.
- Renewals subject to availability.
- Place up to 15 items on hold.
- Suggest a purchase on the Libby app. Follow directions here. Please note that the library may not be able to purchase all suggested titles.
- Have library cards at other libraries that use Overdrive/Libby? Add additional card numbers to enjoy expanded coverage.
- Children’s classics available with no waiting.
- Learn about the magazine collection here.
- Visit Princeton Overdrive (Libby) for the adult collection or the Teens eReading rooms for ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines specifically for those audiences.
Accessibility Features
- Compatible with native screen readers to navigate the app, browse for content, and listen to audiobooks.
- Accessibility features on the Libby app.
- Change font size, and change fonts to ones such as OpenDyslexic and change lighting.
- To define words in Libby, tap and hold the word until the menu pops up. Or define words in languages other than English.
- Compatible with Google Home and Amazon Echo.
- Speed up or slow down playback speed.