With my library card, I easily gain access to the plentiful selection of books in my local library! This is wonderful in moments, especially those we’re in now, facing corona virus, but also if you cannot get to a library for any reason other than that there after. I absolutely love Libby! This app is a fantastic source of knowledge, and all the literature I could possibly dream of. Go ahead and place the hold high demand for a book often encourages public libraries to purchase additional copies (or digital licenses) for the book. When it comes to potential negatives for some readers (such as long wait times for popular books), it’s important to remember that those issues are just part of being a library reader rather than buying all your books-not an issue with the app itself. I appreciate being able to link multiple library cards in one app and switch between them easily. (One downside is not being able to send audiobooks to Audible, which would enable whispersync between ebook and audiobook for readers who are doing both, but I suspect that’s an issue with Amazon’s audiobook model rather than the library.) I like being able to track how long I will need to wait for a book (Libby often overestimates the wait time, which I appreciate because then I’m pleasantly surprised when the book becomes available early). The app is easy to use for reading and listening on the go, but I also love the ease of sending ebooks to my Kindle when I want a larger screen.

Recently, updates to the app have made it even better-particularly the option to have a hold delivered later (useful when multiple holds come available at the same time). I have been using the app for several years and always been happy with it.

Libby is an essential app for book lovers, particularly during this time when many libraries are closed to visitors. Libby is built by the team at OverDrive, in support of local libraries everywhere.

Simply swipe to skip forward and backward.

Slow down or speed up the audio (0.6 to 3.0x).

Read and listen to read-alongs with your kids.

Define and search for words and phrases.

Adjust text size, background color, and book design.

In our beautiful, intuitive ebook reader:

Keep your reading position automatically synced on all your devices.

Use tags to create your must-read list and any other book lists you want.

Download titles for offline reading, or stream them to save space.

Borrow and enjoy ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines.

Browse your library’s digital catalog of books - from classics to NYT best-sellers.

You can borrow them - for free, instantly - with a library card and Libby: the award-winning, much-loved app for libraries. Free ebooks & audiobooks from your local library! Borrow best-sellers and read anytime, anywhere.Īll over the world, local libraries offer millions of ebooks and audiobooks.

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