Libby, the library app

Library audiobooks and ebooks

Free

5.4k Ratings
Age Rating

9+
In-App Controls
Chart

No. 6
Books
Developer

OverDrive, Inc.
Language

EN
+ 18 More
Size

5
MB

Free audiobooks, ebooks, and magazines from your local library! Borrow bestsellers and read anytime, anywhere. Libby connects you to your local library’s collection of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more. With just your library card, you can instantly read or listen to books on your phone or tablet — for free, thanks to your public library! Browse and borrow everything from timeless classics to the latest New York Times bestsellers, and enjoy your next great read anytime, anywhere. What You Can Do with Libby - Browse your library’s digital catalog of books - Borrow and enjoy ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines - Send ebooks to your Kindle (U.S. libraries only) - Listen to audiobooks through Apple CarPlay - Download titles for offline reading, or stream them to save space - Use tags to create to-be--read lists or organize your favorite titles - Keep your reading position with automatic syncing across all your devices A Beautiful Reading Experience Enjoy a seamless reading experience with Libby’s elegant, easy-to-use ebook reader: - Adjust text size, background color, and book design to fit your preferences - Zoom into magazines, comics, and graphic novels - Define and search for words or phrases instantly - Read and listen to interactive read-alongs with your kids - Add bookmarks, notes, and highlights to personalize your reading An Immersive Audiobook Player Libby’s audiobook player makes listening effortless and enjoyable: - Slow down or speed up playback (0.6x to 3.0x) - Set a sleep timer for nighttime listening - Swipe easily to skip forward or backward - Add bookmarks, notes, and highlights as you listen Read Anywhere, Anytime Libby is designed for everyone, including kids, teens, and adults. Whether you’re exploring new stories, catching up on bestsellers, or revisiting your favorite books, Libby keeps reading simple, fun, and accessible. Built by OverDrive, Libby proudly supports public libraries and the joy of reading for all. Download Libby today and turn your device into your personal library.

Ratings & Reviews

4.8

out of 5

5.4k Ratings

Editors’ Choice

There’s only one thing easier than visiting your local library: bringing it to you. Simply link your library card and log in to freely access ebooks, audiobooks and magazines.
I love it!
02/10/2019
Aiméemachine
I love this app! It works really well and my local library collection is small but growing :) I only wish I could read books from my Kindle as the backlit screen is much easier on your eyes. What I wish Libby could do: Allow me to send borrowed books to my Kindle to read (I really don’t understand why only US can do this), come out with a dark mode, make the sleep timer customizable (e.g 15 min or 45 min), add a feature where you can add friends and see what they’re reading, keep track of how many books you’ve read or listened to for the year and the genres to see which genres you tend to like. :)
I love it!
02/10/2019
Aiméemachine

I love this app! It works really well and my local library collection is small but growing :) I only wish I could read books from my Kindle as the backlit screen is much easier on your eyes. What I wish Libby could do: Allow me to send borrowed books to my Kindle to read (I really don’t understand why only US can do this), come out with a dark mode, make the sleep timer customizable (e.g 15 min or 45 min), add a feature where you can add friends and see what they’re reading, keep track of how many books you’ve read or listened to for the year and the genres to see which genres you tend to like. :)
What a win!
26/06/2024
OoblyDoobly
Found out quite by chance that with an ordinary library membership you get access to the Libby app, and with it audio and ebooks as well. Instead of constantly complaining about how I can’t afford to read all of the books that I want, Libby provides a way to still get the brain food in. The only restrictions are on what your local public library has available, but you can join more than one library to get a wider selection too.Note, you need your library card before you can borrow any of the books.
What a win!
26/06/2024
OoblyDoobly

Found out quite by chance that with an ordinary library membership you get access to the Libby app, and with it audio and ebooks as well. Instead of constantly complaining about how I can’t afford to read all of the books that I want, Libby provides a way to still get the brain food in. The only restrictions are on what your local public library has available, but you can join more than one library to get a wider selection too.Note, you need your library card before you can borrow any of the books.
Overall great
21/05/2021
Ch@ntz075
Afrikaans books needs a bit of attention especially words that needs to cut off at the end of a reading line to make them fit! You can’t just cut a word anywhere - there are rules to follow otherwise it makes reading very difficult. Gets quite irritating to try and figure out a word every time you get to the end of a line. Some books say that there is 0 copies in use and 3 people waiting - doesn’t make sense?
Overall great
21/05/2021
Ch@ntz075

Afrikaans books needs a bit of attention especially words that needs to cut off at the end of a reading line to make them fit! You can’t just cut a word anywhere - there are rules to follow otherwise it makes reading very difficult. Gets quite irritating to try and figure out a word every time you get to the end of a line. Some books say that there is 0 copies in use and 3 people waiting - doesn’t make sense?

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Provider: OverDrive, Inc.
Size: 5 MB
Category: Books
Compatibility: Requires iOS 13.0 or later.

iPhone
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.

iPad
Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.

iPod touch
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
Languages: English and 18 more

English, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Maori, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Traditional Chinese, Welsh
Age Rating: 9+

9+

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