Libby, by OverDrive

Libby, by OverDrive

Library audiobooks and ebooks.

⭐️4.8 / 5
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🙌3.2M
Ratings
📼10 scs
Content
📦~ in 3 weeks
Updates frequency
🗣❌ unsupported
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All Versions of Libby, by OverDrive

7.1.3

June 25, 2024

This release fixes rare occurrences of audio pausing when the app is backgrounded or the device is locked.
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7.1.1

June 3, 2024

We've made significant improvements to CarPlay in our recent releases.

7.1.0

May 13, 2024

We've made significant improvements to CarPlay in this release.

7.0.1

April 19, 2024

A functional change — accidental swipes on your lock-screen playback controls can no longer dramatically change your position in an audiobook — plus bug fixes and preparation for our next round of major features.
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7.0.0

April 3, 2024

We've added support for the Māori language, addressed some rare downloading issues, and made preparations for our next round of features.
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6.5.0

March 19, 2024

We have some important bug fixes in this release.

6.4.4

February 12, 2024

We've addressed a number of rare crashing bugs in this release.

6.4.1

December 13, 2023

A new design for Home Screen widgets, plus more fixes for crash scenarios.
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6.4.0

December 5, 2023

A new design for Home Screen widgets, plus fixes for rare crash scenarios.
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6.3.0

August 23, 2023

Bug fixes, performance optimizations, and preparation for our next round of features.
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Price History of Libby, by OverDrive

Description of Libby, by OverDrive

All over the world, local libraries offer millions of ebooks and audiobooks. You can borrow them — for free, instantly — with a library card and Libby: the award-winning, much-loved app for libraries. • Browse your library’s digital catalog of books — from classics to NYT best-sellers • Borrow and enjoy ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines • Download titles for offline reading, or stream them to save space • Send ebooks to your Kindle (U.S. libraries only) • Listen to audiobooks via Apple CarPlay • Use tags to create your must-read list and any other book lists you want • Keep your reading position automatically synced on all your devices In our beautiful, intuitive ebook reader: • Adjust text size, background color, and book design • Zoom into magazines and comic books • Define and search for words and phrases • Read and listen to read-alongs with your kids • Add bookmarks, notes, and highlights In our ground-breaking audio player: • Slow down or speed up the audio (0.6 to 3.0x) • Set a sleep timer • Simply swipe to skip forward and backward • Add bookmarks, notes, and highlights Libby is built by the team at OverDrive, in support of local libraries everywhere. Happy reading!
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Libby, by OverDrive: FAQ

Is Libby, by OverDrive optimized for iPad devices?

Libby, by OverDrive is available on iPad devices.
OverDrive, Inc. developed the Libby, by OverDrive app.
Your iOS device must be running iOS 10.0 or above.
The Libby, by OverDrive app receives plenty of reviews and currently has a great user rating of 4.8.
Books Is The App Genre Of The Libby, By Overdrive App.
7.1.3 is the current version of Libby, by OverDrive.
The latest Libby, by OverDrive update came out on June 30, 2024.
Libby, by OverDrive was first released on February 5, 2023.
OverDrive, Inc.: Contains no objectionable material.
The Libby, by OverDrive app can be used in Danish, English, French and 13 more.
Sorry, Libby, by OverDrive is not available on Apple Arcade.
Sorry, in-app purchases are not accessible within Libby, by OverDrive.
No, you cannot utilize Libby, by OverDrive with Apple Vision Pro.

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Reviews of Libby, by OverDrive

  • My favorite app

    I love reading on my phone but didn’t read as much as I wanted because the cost of purchasing digital books. This app is amazing and I’m so thankful to the friend that told me about it. I’ve increased my reading tenfold, the convenience is unmatched and I get to listen to audiobooks during my commute also, all for free. With really popular books I’ve had to wait in line sometimes a few months, and this is difficult at times for instance when I’m trying to read a series. I’ve had book 3 come available for me before book 2 for instance. But there are ways to manage that (let the next person in line read it while you wait). It’s not perfect but it’s close enough especially for free! My only critique is that when you sign up for a free digital library card through them, it expires after a year. I didn’t know this and when my year was up I lost all of my many holds. I had to go into my local library branch, get a physical card, upload that card info to the app, and they couldn’t or wouldn’t transfer all of my holds so I had to get back in the end of line for multiple books I was waiting for months already for. Now that that’s fixed, I have no other problems with the app, just a cautionary heads up for others. You can also check out magazines in this app and you can read straight from the app or from your kindle device. Well worth the 5 stars and more!
  • Started Reading Again

    A huge thank you to my local Idaho library for coming to the Pride event I was working at. My issue with loans is that my ADHD makes it difficult for me to return books on time. Also, I’m usually too exhausted during my time off to read anymore, so even if I do have a book in front of me I inevitably fall asleep. The library staff I met with told me I could get ebooks and audiobooks instead, since they are timed to automatically return themselves without me having to drive anywhere. I signed up for Libby that night and it’s made a huge difference! I had never tried audiobooks before, because I’m picky about the narration and couldn’t afford to pay for one only to dislike the voice. Now if I dislike the narration, it’s so easy to find the ebook version instead and pick a different audiobook from my reading list. Audiobooks have especially changed the game for me because I often live in remote areas with lots of driving—it’s nice that I can get my reading in when I would otherwise be bored on a 1- to 10-hour drive through the desert. I also love that I can read an ebook on my phone during my lunch break instead of carrying extra books or a kindle to and from work. Plus, I can put multiple library cards from different cities on my account so I can usually find what I’m looking for. I just can’t praise Libby enough and I recommend it to anyone who will listen. I’m so glad to be reading regularly again and that this app makes libraries so accessible.
  • Transforming my life one audiobook at a time

    As a full-time grade school teacher with ADHD, taking the time to enjoy a book can be challenging. This year, in an effort to both enjoy more books and use my library card more/better, I downloaded Libby. I’ve completed ten books so far this year, and nine have been audiobooks! It has been such a delight to discover how much better I consume information when I can listen to it.

    One of my favorite features is my library’s regular posting of monthly book lists and occasional special lists on a specific topic or theme. When all the copies of those recommended books get snatched up, placing a hold (or multiple) is super simple and intuitive. Libby will even tell you your spot in line, how many people are waiting per copy of the resource, and an estimated time to expect to be able to borrow. All these metrics has made it easy for me to get into a flow of placing holds in ways that keep my shelf stocked, but never overly full. If things are looking thin and I need a new book now, it’s no sweat: the “available now” search filter combined with all the genre tags makes finding something right away super easy.

    I recommend Libby to anyone who will listen, and I fixed my thumbs to type up this whole review because Libby and my local library have me that pumped up. Get Libby! Do it! Start enjoying lots and lots of great books for free!