Libby, by OverDrive
Library audiobooks and ebooks.
Free
6.3.0for iPhone, iPad and more
Age Rating
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About Libby, by OverDrive
All over the world, local libraries offer millions of ebooks and audiobooks. You can borrow them — for free, instantly — with a library card and Libby: the award-winning, much-loved app for libraries.
• Browse your library’s digital catalog of books — from classics to NYT best-sellers
• Borrow and enjoy ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines
• Download titles for offline reading, or stream them to save space
• Send ebooks to your Kindle (U.S. libraries only)
• Listen to audiobooks via Apple CarPlay
• Use tags to create your must-read list and any other book lists you want
• Keep your reading position automatically synced on all your devices
In our beautiful, intuitive ebook reader:
• Adjust text size, background color, and book design
• Zoom into magazines and comic books
• Define and search for words and phrases
• Read and listen to read-alongs with your kids
• Add bookmarks, notes, and highlights
In our ground-breaking audio player:
• Slow down or speed up the audio (0.6 to 3.0x)
• Set a sleep timer
• Simply swipe to skip forward and backward
• Add bookmarks, notes, and highlights
Libby is built by the team at OverDrive, in support of local libraries everywhere.
Happy reading!
• Browse your library’s digital catalog of books — from classics to NYT best-sellers
• Borrow and enjoy ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines
• Download titles for offline reading, or stream them to save space
• Send ebooks to your Kindle (U.S. libraries only)
• Listen to audiobooks via Apple CarPlay
• Use tags to create your must-read list and any other book lists you want
• Keep your reading position automatically synced on all your devices
In our beautiful, intuitive ebook reader:
• Adjust text size, background color, and book design
• Zoom into magazines and comic books
• Define and search for words and phrases
• Read and listen to read-alongs with your kids
• Add bookmarks, notes, and highlights
In our ground-breaking audio player:
• Slow down or speed up the audio (0.6 to 3.0x)
• Set a sleep timer
• Simply swipe to skip forward and backward
• Add bookmarks, notes, and highlights
Libby is built by the team at OverDrive, in support of local libraries everywhere.
Happy reading!
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What's New in the Latest Version 6.3.0
Last updated on Aug 23, 2023
Old Versions
Bug fixes, performance optimizations, and preparation for our next round of features.
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Version History
6.3.0
Aug 23, 2023
Bug fixes, performance optimizations, and preparation for our next round of features.
6.1.0
May 30, 2023
Bug fixes, performance optimizations, and preparation for our next round of features. Thanks for supporting your local libraries!
6.0.0
Apr 28, 2023
Bug fixes, performance optimizations, accessibility improvements, and preparation for our next round of features. Thanks for supporting your local libraries!
5.2.1
Feb 27, 2023
Libby's widget for your Home Screen will once again display your current audiobook (or book, or magazine) in iOS 16+.
5.2.0
Feb 2, 2023
We've made a number of reliability improvements and fixes, especially around downloaded content.
5.1.0
Feb 28, 2022
Bug fixes, performance optimizations, accessibility improvements, and preparation for our next round of features. Thanks for supporting your local libraries!
5.0.5
Aug 2, 2021
Bug fixes, performance optimizations, accessibility improvements, and preparation for our next round of features. Thanks for supporting your local libraries!
5.0.0
Dec 14, 2020
Libby has a Home Screen widget! (iOS 14+)
4.1.0
Sep 1, 2020
Sharing and data export are coming to Libby! These are great ways to tell your friends what you're reading at your library.
Recently we added support for 10 languages. By default Libby uses the language of your device, but you can configure your Libby language in the Settings app. If you have feedback on our translations, please let us know through Menu => Get Some Help.
Recently we added support for 10 languages. By default Libby uses the language of your device, but you can configure your Libby language in the Settings app. If you have feedback on our translations, please let us know through Menu => Get Some Help.
4.0.0
Jun 3, 2020
Behind-the-scenes improvements to pave the way for language support and accessibility. Soon, you can use Libby in 10 languages!
3.0.7
Mar 26, 2020
We've revised and improved the experience when things go wrong, and you need to restore access to the app without losing your data.
3.0.6
Mar 8, 2020
We've fixed a rare situation where Libby would fail to launch, showing only a blank screen.
3.0.5
Feb 18, 2020
Notifications are now available in Libby! In this 3.0.5 release, we've fixed an issue with storage that in rare cases could cause lost tags or settings.
3.0.4
Jan 28, 2020
Notifications are now available in Libby! In this 3.0.4 release, we've corrected support for unsubscribing from email notifications.
3.0.3
Jan 8, 2020
Notifications are now available in Libby! In this 3.0.3 release, we have also made some changes that improve touch support throughout the app on iPads in iOS 13.
3.0.1
Oct 30, 2019
In 3.0.0 we released Dark Mode, many compatibility improvements for iOS 13, and preparatory support for notifications (coming soon). In this 3.0.1 release, the launch screen is darker in Dark Mode, and we've identified and fixed a device synchronization issue, as well as some rare cases of lost tags and cards.
3.0.0
Oct 15, 2019
Dark mode!
As well as preparatory support for notifications (coming very soon), iOS 13 compatibility improvements, audio and CarPlay crash fixes, and plenty of polish.
As well as preparatory support for notifications (coming very soon), iOS 13 compatibility improvements, audio and CarPlay crash fixes, and plenty of polish.
2.0.3
Jul 15, 2019
This release fixes a bug related to opening loans with a cellular connection (ie, when you're not on Wi-Fi). We've also recently addressed some Bluetooth audio gremlins, and introduced first-class support for CarPlay, and made a number of Very Nice Refinements.
2.0.2
Jul 6, 2019
This release substantially improves the CarPlay experience. We've also fixed an issue with bluetooth audio controls.
Version 2.0.0 introduced some very nice refinements:
* Support for Apple CarPlay — listen to audiobooks on your daily commute.
* Universal links. You can link to any view in the app with a URL like https://libbyapp.com/shelf/loans.
* We have richer support for all kinds of screen sizes and notches and cutouts and curlicues.
* Better handling for your Accessibility settings, including font sizing and smart color inversion (aka dark mode).
* A completely rebuilt approach to recovering from audio playback errors.
* Many minor UI improvements and bug fixes.
Version 2.0.0 introduced some very nice refinements:
* Support for Apple CarPlay — listen to audiobooks on your daily commute.
* Universal links. You can link to any view in the app with a URL like https://libbyapp.com/shelf/loans.
* We have richer support for all kinds of screen sizes and notches and cutouts and curlicues.
* Better handling for your Accessibility settings, including font sizing and smart color inversion (aka dark mode).
* A completely rebuilt approach to recovering from audio playback errors.
* Many minor UI improvements and bug fixes.
2.0.1
Jul 1, 2019
This release includes a fix for pausing and resuming audiobooks via Bluetooth headphones (including Airpods).
Version 2.0.0 introduces some nice refinements:
* Support for Apple CarPlay — listen to audiobooks on your daily commute.
* Universal links. You can link to any view in the app with a URL like https://libbyapp.com/shelf/loans.
* We have richer support for all kinds of screen sizes and notches and cutouts and curlicues.
* Better handling for your Accessibility settings, including font sizing and smart color inversion (aka dark mode).
* A completely rebuilt approach to recovering from audio playback errors.
* Many minor UI improvements and bug fixes.
Version 2.0.0 introduces some nice refinements:
* Support for Apple CarPlay — listen to audiobooks on your daily commute.
* Universal links. You can link to any view in the app with a URL like https://libbyapp.com/shelf/loans.
* We have richer support for all kinds of screen sizes and notches and cutouts and curlicues.
* Better handling for your Accessibility settings, including font sizing and smart color inversion (aka dark mode).
* A completely rebuilt approach to recovering from audio playback errors.
* Many minor UI improvements and bug fixes.
2.0.0
Jun 20, 2019
This release introduces some Very Nice Refinements:
* Support for Apple CarPlay — listen to audiobooks on your daily commute.
* Universal links. You can link to any view in the app with a URL like https://libbyapp.com/shelf/loans.
* We have richer support for all kinds of screen sizes and notches and cutouts and curlicues.
* Better handling for your Accessibility settings, including font sizing and smart color inversion (aka dark mode).
* A completely rebuilt approach to recovering from audio playback errors.
* Many minor UI improvements and bug fixes.
* Support for Apple CarPlay — listen to audiobooks on your daily commute.
* Universal links. You can link to any view in the app with a URL like https://libbyapp.com/shelf/loans.
* We have richer support for all kinds of screen sizes and notches and cutouts and curlicues.
* Better handling for your Accessibility settings, including font sizing and smart color inversion (aka dark mode).
* A completely rebuilt approach to recovering from audio playback errors.
* Many minor UI improvements and bug fixes.
1.8.1
Feb 14, 2019
So much is new in Libby!
* The Shelf Summary view displays the most important information across your loans, holds, tags and activities.
* Borrow and place holds on the same title at multiple libraries.
* Track your reading progress for every loan on your shelf.
* Borrow directly from your tags list.
* When searching your library, jump to any page of results by tapping on the page divider.
* We've simplified the display of wait list information.
* We've fixed several bugs that occasionally cropped up when opening (and reopening) your books and audiobooks.
* Every aspect of the app has been given a touch of polish.
We have big plans for the year ahead! Let us know your thoughts in the app: Menu => Help & Support.
* The Shelf Summary view displays the most important information across your loans, holds, tags and activities.
* Borrow and place holds on the same title at multiple libraries.
* Track your reading progress for every loan on your shelf.
* Borrow directly from your tags list.
* When searching your library, jump to any page of results by tapping on the page divider.
* We've simplified the display of wait list information.
* We've fixed several bugs that occasionally cropped up when opening (and reopening) your books and audiobooks.
* Every aspect of the app has been given a touch of polish.
We have big plans for the year ahead! Let us know your thoughts in the app: Menu => Help & Support.
1.7.0
Oct 5, 2018
We've worked hard on some behind-the-scenes things in this release. Notable improvements include:
* Library card verification is fully built-in to the app — signing into your cards is much clearer and easier now.
* We've addressed a theoretical loophole where WiFi-only downloads might have continued on a cellular connection.
* Launching the app is smoother and a tiny bit faster.
* Several causes of audio playback errors (where an exclamation mark is shown in the play button) have been fixed.
* The home bar is hidden while reading books (iPhone X/XS/XR).
* We've fixed some problems with resuming downloads in iOS 12.
* Library card verification is fully built-in to the app — signing into your cards is much clearer and easier now.
* We've addressed a theoretical loophole where WiFi-only downloads might have continued on a cellular connection.
* Launching the app is smoother and a tiny bit faster.
* Several causes of audio playback errors (where an exclamation mark is shown in the play button) have been fixed.
* The home bar is hidden while reading books (iPhone X/XS/XR).
* We've fixed some problems with resuming downloads in iOS 12.
1.6.1
Jun 15, 2018
Libby has an Academy! Watch short video lessons to learn how to manage your downloads, return loans, and use advanced features when listening to audiobooks. We're adding new lessons all the time.
Also in this release:
* We have rebuilt offline support for iOS 11+ devices from the ground up.
* We've laid the foundation for notifications — coming soon.
Also in this release:
* We have rebuilt offline support for iOS 11+ devices from the ground up.
* We've laid the foundation for notifications — coming soon.
1.6.0
Jun 8, 2018
Libby has an Academy! Watch short video lessons to learn how to manage your downloads, return loans, and use advanced features when listening to audiobooks. We're adding new lessons all the time.
Also in this release:
* We have rebuilt offline support for iOS 11+ devices from the ground up.
* We've laid the foundation for notifications — coming soon.
Also in this release:
* We have rebuilt offline support for iOS 11+ devices from the ground up.
* We've laid the foundation for notifications — coming soon.
Libby, by OverDrive FAQ
Libby, by OverDrive is available in regions other than the following restricted countries:
China
Libby, by OverDrive supports English, Danish, French, German, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Traditional Chinese
Click here to learn how to download Libby, by OverDrive in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Libby, by OverDrive.
iPhone
Requires iOS 10.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 10.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 10.0 or later.
