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Libby App: Free ebooks & audiobooks from your library | by OverDrive

Libby app promo featuring ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines. Available on App Store and Google Play.

Libby is a free mobile app and web service created by OverDrive that allows users to borrow and read ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from their local public library, featuring a simple interface, automatic returns, and options to send titles to Kindle devices. To use it, you need a valid Freeport Library card.

Libby app logo by OverDrive, depicting an open book and a bookmark.

How Libby works:

  1. Add your library card: Once the app is installed, search for Freeport Public Library, select it, and enter your library card number to gain access.
  2. Borrow and read: Browse the library's digital collection for ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines. You can borrow titles, and if a book is unavailable, you can place a hold and receive a notification when it's ready. 
  3. Automatic returns: All borrowed titles are automatically returned on their due dates, eliminating late fees.
  4. Enjoy on your devices: Read or listen to your books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. You can also send many ebooks to a Kindle device or app for use.
  5. Download the app: Get the free Libby app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store

Questions? Call 815-233-3000