About
Libby is a free library app that lets you borrow millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from your local library instantly with a valid 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 ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines instantly with a library card
- Download titles for offline reading or stream to save space
- Audiobook player with adjustable speed (0.6x to 3.0x) and sleep timer
- Ebook reader with customizable text size, background color, and zoom for magazines
- Reading position syncs automatically across all devices
- Send ebooks to Kindle (U.S. libraries only) and listen via Apple CarPlay
Best for
Readers who want free access to digital books 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 app that lets you borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from your local library instantly using a valid library card. It's built by OverDrive and connects you to millions of digital titles available through libraries worldwide.
- Can I download books to read offline?
- Yes. You can download titles for offline reading, or stream them directly to save space on your device.
- What playback speeds does the audiobook player support?
- The audio player lets you slow down or speed up audiobooks from 0.6x to 3.0x speed, and includes a sleep timer.
- Does Libby sync my reading progress across devices?
- Yes. Your reading position is automatically synced on all your devices, so you can pick up where you left off.
- 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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