Access millions of free ebooks and audiobooks from your local library. Borrow titles instantly with your library card, download for offline enjoyment, and enjoy a customizable reading and listening experience.
Summarized from real user reviews of Libby, the library app. Based on 4.4M reviews and a 4.9/5 average, it highlights the 7 positives and 6 negatives reviewers mention most about this Books app.
9.2.4
August 4, 2026
This release introduces diagnostic measures to help us squish some pesky bugs.
Jan 22, 2024
Jun 12, 2024
5 issues
Frequent app crashes and freezes
Issues with downloading and syncing content
6 requests
Ability to search across multiple libraries
Custom reading/listening speed controls
This app allows you to borrow millions of ebooks and audiobooks from your local library for free. You can browse your library's digital catalog, borrow titles instantly with a library card, and enjoy them on your devices.
Key features include borrowing ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines, downloading titles for offline use, sending ebooks to Kindle (U.S. libraries only), listening to audiobooks via Apple CarPlay, and creating custom book lists. It also offers a customizable ebook reader and an advanced audio player.
Yes, the app is free to use. You can borrow ebooks and audiobooks from your local library at no cost, provided you have a valid library card. There are no in-app purchases or ads mentioned.
The description mentions compatibility with devices for reading and listening, including support for Apple CarPlay for audiobooks. It also highlights syncing reading positions across all your devices, suggesting broad mobile compatibility.
Common use cases include borrowing the latest best-sellers or classics for free, downloading books for commutes or travel, listening to audiobooks while driving or exercising, and managing your reading list. It's also useful for reading along with children.
