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3 apps that let you borrow eBooks from your local library
Reading is an excellent way to relax and expand your mind through distant worlds, a suspenseful thriller or a thought-provoking autobiography. Tap or click for ways to get Kim’s eBooks.
That’s why your neighborhood library is more popular than ever. You might even be shocked that more than half of the U.S. population has a library card.
Did you know that most libraries have a vast online presence? It’s true. You can find tons of eBooks through your local library. Check out these helpful apps if you need help finding great eBooks to read for free.
Times are changing
Amazon’s Kindle is one of the most popular eBook readers, and more than 90 million are in the hands of bookworms. But local libraries also make their books available online.
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A recent study reveals 174 million registered book borrowers in the U.S. Up to 58% of libraries put their collections online. And there are more than 6 million library programs across the country.
Here are three apps that you can use to access more books online:
Libby
Libby lets you borrow eBooks, audiobooks and magazines from your local library for free. All you need is a library card. Built by OverDrive, over 273,000 titles are in its collection that spans 166 subjects. You can read your favorite books on the free Libby app or send them to your Kindle.
There are several audiobooks too, which you can listen to. Depending on where you live, you can get a library card directly inside Libby by supplying your phone number. The Libby app is available for iOS and Android.
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