Libby, the library app9.2.6 - App Store

Libby connects you to your local library’s collection of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more. With just your library card, you can instantly read or listen to books on your phone or tablet - for free, thanks to your public library!

Browse and borrow everything from timeless classics to the latest New York Times bestsellers, and enjoy your next great read anytime, anywhere.

What You Can Do with Libby
- Browse your library’s digital catalog of books
- Borrow and enjoy ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines
- Send ebooks to your Kindle (U.S. libraries only)
- Listen to audiobooks through Apple CarPlay
- Download titles for offline reading, or stream them to save space
- Use tags to create to-be--read lists or organize your favorite titles
- Keep your reading position with automatic syncing across all your devices

A Beautiful Reading Experience
Enjoy a seamless reading experience with Libby’s elegant, easy-to-use ebook reader:
- Adjust text size, background color, and book design to fit your preferences
- Zoom into magazines, comics, and graphic novels
- Define and search for words or phrases instantly
- Read and listen to interactive read-alongs with your kids
- Add bookmarks, notes, and highlights to personalize your reading

An Immersive Audiobook Player
Libby’s audiobook player makes listening effortless and enjoyable:
- Slow down or speed up playback (0.6x to 3.0x)
- Set a sleep timer for nighttime listening
- Swipe easily to skip forward or backward
- Add bookmarks, notes, and highlights as you listen

Read Anywhere, Anytime
Libby is designed for everyone, including kids, teens, and adults. Whether you’re exploring new stories, catching up on bestsellers, or revisiting your favorite books, Libby keeps reading simple, fun, and accessible.

Built by OverDrive, Libby proudly supports public libraries and the joy of reading for all.

Download Libby today and turn your device into your personal library.

Version History Bug fixes, performance optimizations, and preparation for our next round of features. 9.2.6 Oct 1 This release introduces diagnostic measures to help us squish some pesky bugs. 9.2.4 Aug 4 Bug fixes, performance optimizations, and preparation for our next round of features. 9.2.3 Jul 23 Audio playback fixes for very (very) old iPhones and iPads. 9.2.1 Feb 19 This release includes a number of fixes for infrequent crashes in CarPlay or audio playback. 9.2.0 Feb 5 In this release we have stabilized and optimized every aspect of audio playback. Expect fast and smooth transitions between chapters, reliable and intuitive seeking back and forth — whether your audiobook is downloaded or streaming. 9.1.0 Jan 13 We have some important bug fixes in this release. 9.0.1 12/05/2025 Our latest release includes:
* new UI translations
* important bugfixes 9.0.0 12/03/2025 Small adjustments for future Apple platform compatibility. 8.3.1 09/12/2025 Bug fixes, performance optimizations, and preparation for our next round of features. 8.2.0 05/14/2025 Bug fixes and preparation for our next round of features. 8.1.2 02/05/2025 Bug fixes and preparation for our next round of features. 8.1.1 02/04/2025 Bug fixes, performance optimizations, and preparation for our next round of features. 8.0.2 12/05/2024 Bug fixes, performance optimizations, and preparation for our next round of features. 8.0.1 11/05/2024 This release introduces the Welsh translation of Libby's interface. In recent releases we've made improvements to CarPlay and to the home screen widgets. 8.0.0 10/08/2024 Improvements to CarPlay (particularly for iOS 18), and restoring cover images in the Home Screen widget for iOS 17 and below. 7.4.1 10/02/2024 Improvements to CarPlay (particularly for iOS 18), and restoring cover images in the Home Screen widget for iOS 17 and below. 7.4.0 10/01/2024 We've added dark and tinted icons for iOS 18, as well as similar refinements to the Home Screen widget. Behind the scenes, we've made some improvements to audiobook playback. 7.3.0 09/23/2024 We've added some significant new features in this release. Check out the details in the app, and thanks for supporting your local libraries! 7.1.4 08/06/2024 This release fixes rare occurrences of audio pausing when the app is backgrounded or the device is locked. 7.1.3 06/25/2024 We've made significant improvements to CarPlay in our recent releases. 7.1.1 06/03/2024 We've made significant improvements to CarPlay in this release. 7.1.0 05/13/2024 A functional change — accidental swipes on your lock-screen playback controls can no longer dramatically change your position in an audiobook — plus bug fixes and preparation for our next round of major features. 7.0.1 04/19/2024 We've added support for the Māori language, addressed some rare downloading issues, and made preparations for our next round of features. 7.0.0 04/03/2024 We have some important bug fixes in this release. 6.5.0 03/19/2024