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Kyle Lewis is a writer for Libby Life and technical writer at OverDrive. Studying philosophy in college, Kyle developed a particular appreciation for short, clear writing. When not scribbling, he can most often be found reading weird fiction, playing cards or wandering the metro parks.

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New features in the Libby app now allow you to easily search for and request titles your library doesn’t have, and get notified if the library purchases one you want. 

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How to find & recommend a book to your library in the Libby app

Discover even more to read with Libby's newest features.

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To read ebooks from the Libby app on your Kindle (U.S. only), follow these steps and learn how to send books to your Kindle and download Libby from the Amazon Appstore on your Amazon Fire tablet.

How to read with Kindle from the Libby app (including forgotten lore)

Libby makes it easy to read books on your Kindle (U.S. only) with these simple steps.

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The Libby app is now available in 5 new languages. Learn how to browse the app in a different language to customize your experience.

5 new language options in the Libby app & how to adjust your settings

Learn more about the new languages just added to Libby!

Marissa Gillett has a passion for travel and love of reading that led her to join OverDrive’s Digital Bookmobile team in 2019. As the full-time traveler with the Digital Bookmobile, she helps library patrons across the U.S. and Canada learn how to use the Libby app. On her long drives between cities, she’s usually listening to magical realism fiction or adventure memoirs.

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As you make the switch from the OverDrive app to Libby, get answers to the top questions that OverDrive app users have been asking.

10 of the most common questions from OverDrive app users about the switch to Libby

If you loved the OverDrive app, learn how to keep on reading with Libby.

Annie Suhy has been working in the book industry since 2006. When she’s not working, practicing yoga or petting cats, she’s doing paint-by-numbers or buying more plants. An avid poetry fan, her favorite collection is "The Splinter Factory" by Jeffrey McDaniel.

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The OverDrive app is being discontinued. Discover why Libby is the most user-friendly reading experience with the same features you love for your digital books.

Everything you need to know about moving from the OverDrive app to Libby

Learn how Libby has many of those same great features you loved in the OverDrive app.

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Learn about new updates to the Libby app including searching within search results, quick tagging and improved language filtering.

New features in the Libby app for finding the perfect book

Get the latest on new updates in the Libby reading app.

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Learn more about brands like OverDrive, the creators of the Libby app, that are certified B Corps, helping drive a global movement that uses business as a force for good. 

Becoming a B Corp: 14 brands that use business for good (including the Libby app)

Learn how these brands are helping to drive a global movement.

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A big milestone has been reached—1 billion digital books borrowed in the Libby app! This success can be attributed to the librarians who put books in the hands of readers every day.

Celebrating 1 billion digital checkouts in the Libby app

The Libby app reached 1 billion checkouts recently, thanks to readers and librarians around the world.

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