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
- Open Libby in your browser or download the Libby app for your mobile device, then sign in with your ORL library card number and PIN/password
- 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: Why is Libby asking me to verify my library card?
A: Libby may occasionally ask you to verify your library card. Enter your ORL library card number and PIN/password and follow the prompts to continue using Libby.
Q: What if I don’t know my PIN/password?
A: You can reset your PIN online if your current email is on file. Otherwise, please contact your nearest branch for assistance.
Q: How do Partner Libraries work?
A: The Fraser Valley Regional Library and the Greater Victoria Public Library automatically appear under Partner Libraries in the Libby menu. Eligible titles can be borrowed with your existing ORL library card when a copy is available. Holds cannot be placed on partner-library titles. For more information, please see the Libby Help Page.
Q: Where can I find more information?
A: More information and tutorials are available on our Help Page.