Book costs can add up quickly if you’re an avid reader like myself. Most paperback books range from $10 to $20 but can get more expensive. Hardcover books, naturally, are pricier. While ebooks are slightly cheaper than their physical counterparts, it still isn’t a small expense, especially if you burn through books quickly. The costs may be enough to make you slow down or pause your reading.
Supporting your local library is a great way to get free books, but if you’re like me, finding time to get to a physical location isn’t always very doable. Luckily, your library likely provides access to ebooks, so you can rent books for yourereader. Most libraries use a platform called Libby, which is a free app that offers ebooks,digital audiobooks, and magazines from your public library.
Like physical books, you need to check content out, and you will only have it for a limited time. But, since the app is free, and borrowing from your library is free, you may read infinite amounts without paying a dime.Kindles,Kobos, andBooxereaders all allow you to download and use Libby, so it doesn’t matter what type of ereader you have. It is important to point out, though, that while Libby is the most recent app, OverDrive, the original app, built Libby. As a result, you may see OverDrive on your device instead of Libby.
Before using Libby or OverDrive, you’ll first need a library card from a library that supports OverDrive or Libby. You can search for a library on theOverDrive website. Luckily, many libraries allow you to register online these days, so you don’t necessarily need to go into a physical location if you don’t have a library card yet. Once you have your library card, follow these steps for each ereader brand to set up Libby on your ereader.
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How to install the Libby app on your Kobo ereader
A pre-installed app makes the process easy
ForKobo users, follow the steps below.
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Sync books between your Libby account and your Kindle
Kindle users can also get free books through the Libby platform, though the process is slightly different than the steps above for Kobo devices.
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Google Play store makes it easy and fast to access Libby
Boox ereaders are unique in their use of Android OS, which gives you access to Google’s Play Store. That makes accessing Libby very easy.
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