Libby

Spec sheet

What it does

Libby lets users borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more from their local library for free.Read 29 Sep 2026 · overdrive.com

Audience

OverDrive describes Libby as suitable for users of all ages and built for borrowing from local libraries.Read 29 Sep 2026 · overdrive.com

Security

Libby says it encrypts data at rest and in transit, uses a dedicated security team and server firewall, and commissions independent security audits.Read 29 Sep 2026 · about.libbyapp.com

Privacy

OverDrive says it does not sell users’ personally identifiable information or use or disclose it for third-party advertising.Read 29 Sep 2026 · about.libbyapp.com

Support

Users can contact technical support from within the app through Menu > Help & Support.Read 29 Sep 2026 · about.libbyapp.com

Headquarters

Cleveland, Ohio, USARead 23 Sep 2026 · overdrive.com

Founded

1986Read 23 Sep 2026 · overdrive.com

Audiobooks

The audiobook player supports playback speed up to 3x and a sleep timer.Read 29 Sep 2026 · overdrive.com

Data collected

Libby stores reading activity such as progress, bookmarks, highlights, and notes to provide the service and synchronize it between devices.Read 29 Sep 2026 · about.libbyapp.com

Device integrations

Libby supports reading ebooks on Kobo and sending library books to Kindle for U.S. libraries; audiobooks can play through Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Android Automotive, or Bluetooth.Read 29 Sep 2026 · overdrive.com

Discovery

Users can browse library-selected titles through catalog guides, subjects, featured titles, and curated lists.Read 29 Sep 2026 · overdrive.com

Library sign-in

Users find their library and sign in with a library card; each library sets its own card guidelines.Read 29 Sep 2026 · help.libbyapp.com

Notable limit

Kindle delivery is available for U.S. libraries only.Read 29 Sep 2026 · overdrive.com

Offline access

Users can download ebooks and audiobooks for offline reading or stream them to save space.Read 29 Sep 2026 · overdrive.com

Reading tools

In most books, readers can adjust font size, layout, and lighting and add bookmarks, notes, and highlights; magazines have an article mode.Read 29 Sep 2026 · overdrive.com

Plans and prices

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