Libby E-Magazines offers unlimited access to more than 5,000 popular magazine titles in the Libby app. Browse current issues or dive into extensive back archives across categories such as travel, science, fashion, food, technology, news, and entertainment. Top titles include Canadian Living, National Geographic, The New Yorker, WIRED, ELLE, and TIME. Magazines can be downloaded to read offline, with no holds and no waitlists.
Quick-Start Guide
- Navigate to the ORL website and open Online Resources.
- Select Libby E-Magazines.
- Download the Libby app and sign in with your ORL library card.
- Browse the magazine collection or search for a specific title.
- Borrow an issue to read in the app or download it for offline reading.
- Explore back issues and save favourites to your Shelf.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are there waitlists for Libby magazines?
A: No. All Libby magazines are available instantly with no holds.
Q: Can I download magazines?
A: Yes. You can download issues for offline reading in the Libby app.
Q: Does Libby offer back issues?
A: Yes. Many magazine titles include extensive back archives for deeper browsing and research.
Q: Is a Libby account required?
A: Yes. Please sign in with your ORL library card to borrow and read magazines.
Q: Can I read across devices?
A: Yes. Your loans and reading progress sync across phones, tablets, and compatible e-readers.
Q: What kinds of magazines are available?
A: Libby includes thousands of titles across news, culture, lifestyle, fashion, cooking, sports, health and fitness, and more.
Q: Where can I find more information?
A: More information and tutorials are available on our Help Page.