About
Libby is a free library app that lets you borrow millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from your local library using your library card. Browse your library's digital catalog, download titles for offline reading, or stream them to save space. The ebook reader lets you adjust text size and background color, zoom into magazines and comics, and add bookmarks and highlights. The audio player supports playback speeds from 0.6x to 3.0x, includes a sleep timer, and syncs your reading position across all your devices. You can also send ebooks to your Kindle (U.S. libraries only) and listen to audiobooks via Apple CarPlay.
Highlights
- Borrow millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from your local library for free
- Download titles for offline reading or stream to save device space
- Audiobook player with adjustable speed (0.6x to 3.0x), sleep timer, and bookmarks
- Send ebooks to Kindle and listen via Apple CarPlay
- Reading position syncs automatically across all your devices
- Customizable ebook reader with adjustable text size, background color, and zoom for magazines
Best for
Readers who want free access to ebooks and audiobooks through their local library, including parents looking for read-alongs with children and commuters who listen to audiobooks via Apple CarPlay.
At a glance
Libby, the library app is rated 4.9 out of 5 from 3,646,215 ratings and is available on iOS and Android — all free to download.
It is developed by OverDrive, Inc..
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Libby, the library app free?
- Yes — Libby, the library app is free to download on iOS and Android.
- What platforms is Libby, the library app available on?
- Libby, the library app is available on iOS and Android.
- What is Libby?
- Libby is a free library app that lets you borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from your local library using your library card. It's built by OverDrive and works with libraries worldwide.
- Can I read Libby books offline?
- Yes. You can download titles for offline reading, or stream them to save device space. Your reading position syncs automatically across all your devices.
- What playback speeds does the audiobook player support?
- The Libby audio player lets you slow down or speed up audiobooks from 0.6x to 3.0x speed, and includes a sleep timer and bookmarking features.
- Can I send Libby books to my Kindle?
- Yes, you can send ebooks to your Kindle if you have a U.S. library card. Libby also supports listening to audiobooks via Apple CarPlay.
- What are the alternatives to Libby, the library app?
- Libby, the library app is similar to Wattpad - Read & Write Stories, Goodreads: Book Tracker & More, Apple Books, and Fable: Track & Discuss Books. Browse related apps by tag: books.
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