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Libby, the Library App

Libby, the Library App

Android OverDrive, Inc.
4.8 Popularity

Borrow free ebooks and audiobooks from your local library

System Requirements

Updated
October 7, 2025
Age Rating
Teen
Android
Android 7.1++
Package Name
com.overdrive.mobile.android.libby

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.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

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
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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.

User Reviews

Matthew Eskuchen October 15, 2025

Well, I take these comments back after recent update breaks audio experience with Bluetooth controls: Great audiobook controls, and easy to send ebooks to my Kindle. Sometimes audiobooks are more...

Mary Lockner October 15, 2025

Pretty cool app. Stumbled across this in 2020 during COVID when we couldn't go to libraries anymore. Using my library card it connected to my local library. Was easy to...

Christina Lynn October 15, 2025

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...

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