

Libby is available on older Android devices that are running on the 4.4 OS version or better. It works well with the main purpose of this app. This functionality really holds up well for people who tend to be forgetful or not have the time to keep track of what they’ve borrowed. Once you finally have a book in your account, you only have one to three weeks to read it before the system automatically returns it for you. Do not be surprised to see a long wait time of more than a couple of months for a popular book from a large library within a city. Much like a physical book, you need to join the waiting line if you want to read a specific book. Instead, all digital content is available for one person at a time only. The app is not the ‘Netflix’ of audiobooks or eBooks from your local library where everyone has access to specific content at the same time.

The keyword when it comes to using Libby is ‘borrowing’. This makes it easy to browse and borrow the specific content you want to borrow. The app also lets you create a wishlist and include tags to your books. The app even has an adjustable audio speed for any audiobooks, which can help anyone digest the information they hear. This includes an adjustable font size to make the text readable from a certain distance making it easier for people to read. Libby’s interface allows anyone to enjoy their book. You might not find an eBook for Aurora Rising or Pet Sematary even if a library has a physical copy for both books. Take note that the available digital books depend on the library itself. One thing to note, you will need an active library card to use Libby. Every digital content on Libby is free to read or listen to for a certain period. The certain library even provides graphic novels, comics, or picture books that come with an audio narrator. These books come in the form of eBook or audiobook.

You can enjoy your favorite book through your phone without having to walk or travel to the nearest library. The premise of Libby is to act as a gateway where you can borrow digital content from a public library. Unlock a world of non-stop learning in whichever format you please.
