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Been using Libby, the Library App for a couple months now. It’s basically an app that lets you access ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from your local library’s digital collection. Pretty solid app if you’re into reading.
Here’s what you do: you can browse through your library’s catalog, borrow titles, and then read or listen to them right in the app. There’s also a feature to send ebooks to your Kindle, which is pretty cool. And you can use tags to create custom reading lists – took me a while to figure that out but it’s useful.
Look, if you’re an avid reader who likes to mix up between ebooks and audiobooks, you’ll probably like this. It’s not perfect – the selection can be a bit limited depending on your local library – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out if you want a simple way to access free digital content from your library.
Editor Opinion
So here's my honest take on Libby, the Library App. I've tested a bunch of ebook/audiobook apps and this one's pretty solid. The interface is clean and intuitive, and I love how it syncs your reading progress across devices. The selection of books is good, though sometimes popular titles have long wait lists. Compared to other library apps, Libby is easier to use and has more features like the Kindle send option. My only gripe is that the app can be a bit slow to load at times, but that's a minor issue. Overall, if you're an avid reader who uses your local library, Libby is definitely worth downloading.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Huge selection of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to borrow for free
- Syncs your reading progress across all your devices
- Integrates with Kindle so you can send ebooks there
- Clean, intuitive interface makes it easy to browse and borrow
- Completely free to use with your library card
Cons
- Selection can be limited depending on your local library's digital collection
- Popular titles often have long waitlists
- App can be a bit slow to load at times
- Need a valid library card to use
Specifications
| Updated | 07.10.2025 |
| Age Rating | Teen |
| Developer | OverDrive, Inc. |
| Android | Android 7.1++ |
| Package Name |
com.overdrive.mobile.android.libby |
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User Reviews
Libby is an improvement over Overdrive. It's fast. It's convenient. Number 1 gripe: I use Libby all the time, so why do I need to repeatedly verify my card. I'm...
I've had a really good experience with Libby. It's easy to check out books and put them on hold. Sometimes the "hold" time is longer than I like but actually...
Absolutely LOVE this app & I've never gotten so much use out of my library card! As someone who is always reading & always listening to an audiobook, it gets...
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