How to open downloadable books using Overdrive?

Hi,
(If this is not the most appropriate forum, would someone redirect me?)
The public library offers a great service in downloadable books. They are readable using Overdrive (extension .odm)
However, I cannot open them on my Mac. Here is what Apple has to say when I try to open my book:
Is there something I am missing? Or another way to do this? Surely Apple isn't blocking library books!

I found this info to be very clear and helpful:
http://help.overdrive.com/customer/portal/articles/1481567-how-to-set-overdrive- media-console-to-open-odm-files-automatically-in-mac

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