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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Summary of user reviews
Positive highlights
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This app hasConvenient access to thousands of books and audiobooks
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This app hasIntuitive and easy-to-use interface
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This app hasAbility to borrow books from multiple libraries
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This app hasExcellent audiobook experience with great narration
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This app hasUseful features like bookmarking, highlighting, and note-taking
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This app hasCompletely free with a library card
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This app hasTransformative for avid readers and those with ADHD
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This app hasAutomatic returns, no late fees
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This app hasHelpful search and recommendation features
Negative highlights
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This app hasLong wait times for popular books
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This app hasDifficulty managing holds across multiple libraries
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This app hasSubpar search and filtering options compared to other apps
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This app hasOccasional crashes and performance issues
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This app hasLack of ability to rate or review books
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This app hasLimited availability of audiobook narrators
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This app hasFrustrating automatic refreshing of search results
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This app hasClunky layout and navigation on mobile devices
What's New in Libby, the library app
8.0.2
December 5, 2024
Bug fixes, performance optimizations, and preparation for our next round of features.
Great app! I use it everyday and it’s never let me down. Has saved me a ton of money and space in my house by letting me borrow books instead of buying them. The audio books are amazing and I listen to them whilst I’m driving or doing housework to stay inspired with the current goals in my life. I would highly recommend to everyone weather you want a book in your pocket to read anytime or you need a bit of inspiration to keep you on track with your goals it does it all! You also never have to worry about remembering when things are due back as it does that too. You get notified when items are close to their due date and if you forget it will return them for you. It does so much more but I think this review is long enough already. Happy reading guys!
