With the Libby app and your ORL membership card, you can borrow thousands of ebooks to read on your phone, tablet, or e-reader. The Libby ebook collection includes everything from bestselling fiction and nonfiction to classics and hidden gems. Read on your schedule, whether you’re travelling, relaxing at home, or squeezing in a few pages during a busy day. Libby makes it easy to borrow books instantly, customize how you read, and enjoy great stories wherever you are.
Quick-Start Guide
- Go to the ORL website and open Online Resources.
- Select Libby Ebooks.
- Download the Libby app and sign in with your ORL library card.
- Browse or search for ebooks by title, author, or genre.
- Borrow a book to start reading right away or download it for offline reading.
- Adjust settings such as font size, lighting, and layout for a comfortable reading experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need the Libby app to read ebooks?
A: Yes. The Libby app is where you borrow, download, and read ebooks from the ORL.
Q: Can I read across multiple devices?
A: Yes. Your loans, notes, bookmarks, and reading progress sync across devices.
Q: Can I download ebooks for offline reading?
A: Yes. You can download titles to your device or stream them to save storage space.
Q: Can I customize my reading experience?
A: Yes. Libby allows you to adjust font size, book layout, lighting, and other settings.
Q: Does Libby include audiobooks and magazines too?
A: Yes. The Libby app also offers e-audiobooks and e-magazines, all free with your ORL card.
Q: Are ebooks always available?
A: Some popular titles may have holds or waitlists, but many ebooks are available to borrow instantly.
Q: Where can I find more information?
A: More information and tutorials are available on our Help Page.