Libby is a free service that lets you borrow eBooks from your local library’s digital collection.
After you borrow an eBook from your library, you can read it on your Kobo eReader.
Note: You can only borrow eBooks using Libby on your eReader. Borrowing audiobooks using Libby isn't supported.
Here are the most common questions about the Libby service. Click the questions below to learn more.
Libby Compatibility
Note:
Overdrive will continue to work with Kobo eReaders
after the Overdrive app is removed from the app store on February 23, 2022.
The Overdrive app will be
replaced with the Libby app
to manage your content.
- In the weeks before the Libby app is discontinued, you'll see a final notice reminding you to upgrade to Libby.
- On May 1st 2023, when you access your library’s collection in the Overdrive app, you'll see a message that asks you to upgrade to Libby.
- To learn more, read about the Libby app here.
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The built-in Libby feature for Kobo eReaders is only compatible in:
- Canada
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Australia
- New Zealand
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Denmark
- Finland
- Norway
- Sweden
- Taiwan
- Hong Kong
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Thailand
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The built-in Libby feature is only available for these Kobo eReaders:
- Kobo Libra Colour
- Kobo Clara Colour
- Kobo Clara BW
- Kobo Elipsa 2E
- Kobo Clara 2E
- Kobo Sage
- Kobo Libra 2
- Kobo Elipsa
- Kobo Nia
- Kobo Libra H2O
- Kobo Forma
- Kobo Aura ONE
- Kobo Aura Edition 2
- Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2
- Kobo Clara HD
Use Libby
- Borrow an eBook with Libby on your Kobo eReader
- Which Kobo eReaders supports Libby?
- What country is Libby available in?
- How do I install Libby?
- How do I know which eBooks I borrowed, and which eBooks I purchased?
Policies
- When do I need to return my eBook with Libby?
- How many people can borrow an eBook at a time from the library?
- How do I return an eBook I borrowed?
Limitations
- How many books can I check out at a time?
- Can I renew eBooks I’ve borrowed with Libby?
- Can I download borrowed books from my device and from my computer?
- Libby limitations on the Kobo Books app
Your public library account
- What if I forgot my library card number or PIN?
- Do I need a library card to borrow an eBook?
- What does ‘Place a hold’ mean?
- Does my Libby account replace my library card or account?