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Important News About Libby For Amazon Fire Tablets
Libby is now available to download from the Amazon Appstore. Going forward, users with Amazon Fire tablets should download Libby directly from the Amazon Appstore instead of manually sideloading the app. |
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The OverDrive app will be removed from the Amazon Appstore on June 7, 2023. Fire tablet users who already have the OverDrive app installed can continue to use it for now, but it is no longer in active development. The OverDrive app will display messaging encouraging those with compatible devices to upgrade to Libby.The web page that hosted OverDrive’s Libby APK instructions for sideloading will redirect users to the Amazon Appstore to download Libby. Users with OverDrive’s Libby APK on their Fire tablet can continue to use that version. If a user would like to switch to the Amazon Appstore version of the app, they can follow these steps. Note: Users who switch from the APK version to the Amazon Appstore version of Libby may lose their Libby timeline activity, search history, and app customizations (see below). They will not lose their loans, holds, or tags.The Kindle Book format remains available to users in the U.S. only. |
OverDrive app reading history in Libby |
We will soon make users’ borrowing history from the OverDrive app and your library’s OverDrive website available on their Timeline in Libby. This update will take place over the next several days and will allow users to keep track of all titles they previously borrowed from your digital collection in one place. Learn more on Libby Help. |
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Drug Abuse and Prevention website SUPE
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SUPE is an interactive drug education platform for individuals of all ages. It is free to use and has a large selection of resources that include:
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Which is the best e-reader?
No one enjoys lugging a big pile of heavy books on their vacation. E-readers to the rescue! Slim and lightweight, they fit right in your purse, beach bag or backpack. See these options for which are the best e-readers to bring on your next vacation. Then download ebooks from Libby for free from Westchester Library System. All you need is your library card. Get started here.