Libby: Read Library Books

748K reviews
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About this app

Discover millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from your local library with Libby, the award-winning reading app. Borrow instantly with your library card and start reading or listening today.

From bestsellers and new releases to classics, romance, memoirs, mystery, fantasy, self-help, and kids’ books, Libby gives you access to your library’s full digital collection anytime, anywhere.

Borrow and read instantly

- Access millions of ebooks and audiobooks from your local library
- Browse popular titles, classics, self-help, and New York Times bestsellers
- Borrow instantly with your library card
- Read or listen anytime, anywhere

Flexible reading and listening

- Download books for offline reading or stream to save storage
- Sync your progress across all devices automatically
- Send ebooks to Kindle (U.S. only)
- Listen to audiobooks in your car with Android Auto

Personalized library experience

- Create custom reading lists with tags like “Want to Read”
- Get recommendations based on your interests
- Keep track of your borrowed books, due dates, and reading history

Powerful ebook reader

- Customize font size, layout, and background color
- Built-in dictionary to define and search words
- Highlight text, add notes, and bookmark pages
- Read magazines, comics, cookbooks, and children’s books with ease

Advanced audiobook player

- Adjust playback speed from 0.6x to 3.0x
- Set a sleep timer for listening
- Skip forward or back with simple controls
- Bookmark key moments and add notes

Libby is developed by OverDrive to support local libraries worldwide, helping more people access books digitally.

Download Libby today and explore ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from your library.
Read ebook bestsellers and listen to audiobook stories, from your local library.
Updated on
Aug 26, 2026
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Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
  • No data shared with third parties
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  • This app may collect these data types
    Personal info, App activity, and App info and performance
  • Data is encrypted in transit
  • You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

654K reviews
Sarah
September 1, 2026
Have downgraded from a 4-star rating to a 1. So frustrating trying to use this app. Sometimes it will work fine but quite often (and with increasing regularity) will just refuse to open. My internet connection is fine, cache has been cleared (the 2 'self-help' solutions offered). Latest update is installed. Have contacted support but absolutely no response, rubbish customer service 👎
7 people found this review helpful
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Vanda
August 6, 2026
I've been using libby for a while now and I love the choice of books including the wide range offered. When my pain is bad, Listening to a book helps me so much as I become so engrossed in the story. I am on benefits and struggle to pay for audio books but I am saving to be able to pay towards this app as its fantastic. It's so simple to use and always remembers where you left off so my hands free in the car starts almost immediately with one push of a button. I can highly recommend it.
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A Majnic
May 10, 2026
This has been so helpful to have. I struggle with reading (learning difficulties) and have limited use of one hand which makes holding books uncomfortable, so I tried audiobooks. Libby lets me have multiple library cards on one app so I can find the audiobooks I want and have them on my phone wherever I go. There can be a waiting time as libraries having limited copies for borrowing, but the app itself isn't difficult to use. It can take a few attempts to download a book, but no other issues.
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What’s new

Bug fixes, performance optimizations, and preparation for our next round of features. Thanks for supporting your local libraries!