Libby is a free app that lets you borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines on your device. If you have a Champlain Library card, you already have access.
What You Can Find on Libby
- eBooks – bestselling fiction, nonfiction, and more
- Audiobooks – listen on your phone, tablet, or computer
- Magazines – popular titles with no wait times
New titles are added regularly, so there’s always something new to discover.
What You Can Do on Libby
- Borrow eBooks and audiobooks instantly.
- Download titles for offline reading or listening
- Create a “Wish List” of books to read later
- Place holds on popular titles and get notified when they’re ready.
- Browse digital magazines and enjoy articles on the go.
- Adjust font sizes, background colors, and audiobook speeds for a comfortable experience.
Free With Your Library Card
Libby is completely free for anyone with a Champlain Library membership. All you need is your library card number to get started.
Getting Started
- Download the App:
- Libby for iOS
- Libby for Android
- Or read in your browser
- Sign In for the First Time:
- Open Libby
- Tap “Yes, I Have a Library Card”
- Tap “Search For A Library”
- Search for “Champlain Library“
- Tap “Sign in With My Card“
- Tap “Champlain Township Public Library”
- Enter your library card number
- Start browsing and borrowing digital titles!
- Explore the Features:
- Place holds, create wish lists, and download books for offline reading.
- Enjoy a simple, easy-to-use interface designed for all ages.
- Adjust reading and listening settings to suit your preferences.
Having trouble?
Follow the official getting started guide here:
👉 Getting started with Libby
Using Libby: The Basics
Getting started with Libby is simple. Once you’re signed in, you can:
- Navigating the app
- Searching and browsing for titles
- Borrowing, renewing, and returning
- Holds
- Reading books
- Listening to audiobooks
- Reading magazines
- Reading history
- Tags
Need Help?
If you have questions or run into any issues, visit the Libby Help page:
👉 Home | Libby Help
You can also contact library staff. We’re happy to help you get set up.
Trying to use Libby with your KOBO?
These links to the Libby and Kobo documentation may help
👉 Reading Libby ebooks on a Kobo ereader
👉OverDrive: Common questions – Rakuten Kobo
Libby Life
Love books? Check out Libby Life. It shares reading recommendations, curated lists, tips, and updates to help you get more out of the app.
Explore Libby Life:
- Website: Libby Life – Inspire your love of books and reading
- Podcast: Book Lounge by Libby Podcast | Libby Life: Blog, Podcast, Book Clubs & More.
- Newsletter: Subscribe to Libby Life | Libby Life: Blog, Podcast, Book Clubs & More.
Whether you’re commuting, relaxing at home, or enjoying some quiet time, Libby let’s you access your library anywhere, anytime. Enjoy!