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Libby: Read Library Books on Windows Pc

Developed By: OverDrive, Inc.

License: Free

Rating: 4,8/5 - 696.191 votes

Last Updated: August 04, 2026

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 9.0.0
Size 3.8 MB
Release Date December 12, 25
Category Books & Reference Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (8)]

What's New:
Bug fixes, performance optimizations, and preparation for our next round of features. Thanks for supporting your local libraries! [see more]

Description from Developer:
Discover millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from your local library with Libby, the award-winning reading app. Borrow instantly with your library card and start reading... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Libby: Read Library Books and install on Windows PC. Libby: Read Library Books is free Books & Reference app, developed by OverDrive, Inc.. Latest version of Libby: Read Library Books is 9.0.0, was released on 2025-12-12 (updated on 2026-08-04). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000,000. Overall rating of Libby: Read Library Books is 4,8. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 696,191 users, 617,831 users had rated it 5*, 9,752 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Libby: Read Library Books on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Libby: Read Library Books on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Libby: Read Library Books on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Libby: Read Library Books using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Libby: Read Library Books" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Libby: Read Library Books on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Libby: Read Library Books" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Discover millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from your local library with Libby, the award-winning reading app. Borrow instantly with your library card and start reading or listening today.

From bestsellers and new releases to classics, romance, memoirs, mystery, fantasy, self-help, and kids’ books, Libby gives you access to your library’s full digital collection anytime, anywhere.

Borrow and read instantly

- Access millions of ebooks and audiobooks from your local library
- Browse popular titles, classics, self-help, and New York Times bestsellers
- Borrow instantly with your library card
- Read or listen anytime, anywhere

Flexible reading and listening

- Download books for offline reading or stream to save storage
- Sync your progress across all devices automatically
- Send ebooks to Kindle (U.S. only)
- Listen to audiobooks in your car with Android Auto

Personalized library experience

- Create custom reading lists with tags like “Want to Read”
- Get recommendations based on your interests
- Keep track of your borrowed books, due dates, and reading history

Powerful ebook reader

- Customize font size, layout, and background color
- Built-in dictionary to define and search words
- Highlight text, add notes, and bookmark pages
- Read magazines, comics, cookbooks, and children’s books with ease

Advanced audiobook player

- Adjust playback speed from 0.6x to 3.0x
- Set a sleep timer for listening
- Skip forward or back with simple controls
- Bookmark key moments and add notes

Libby is developed by OverDrive to support local libraries worldwide, helping more people access books digitally.

Download Libby today and explore ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from your library.
Bug fixes, performance optimizations, and preparation for our next round of features. Thanks for supporting your local libraries!
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.