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Borrow e-Books with the Libby App

Libby is for browsing and enjoying digital content from the library. It’s time to give Libby a try — your Alexandria card unlocks Digital Downloads Ohio on your phone, tablet or car.

· Source: alexandrialibrary.org

Quick answer

Libby is a free app for borrowing e-books, audiobooks and magazines from Alexandria Public Library’s Digital Downloads Ohio collection. Sign in with your library card; Libby keeps loans and holds on one shelf, lets you tag books, and notifies you when holds are ready.

Libby promotional graphic showing a wall of award-winning book covers available in the app

Features you’ll love in Libby

  • Tags to categorize books however you’d like.
  • A central bookshelf for all loans and holds.
  • Customizable notifications for ready holds, new magazine issues and more.
  • Compatibility with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Sonos speakers.
  • Easy access to support staff.

How to get started

  1. Have your Alexandria Public Library card number and PIN handy (no card yet? see how to get one).
  2. Install Libby from your device’s app store, or open Digital Downloads Ohio in a browser.
  3. Find Alexandria Public Library, sign in, and start borrowing.

Open Digital Downloads Ohio

Prefer print? Search the library catalog, or stop by 10 Maple Dr. and use the free Wi-Fi to download titles on the spot.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to use Libby?

An Alexandria Public Library card. Need one? Any Ohio resident can apply at the library with a photo ID, and your first card is free.

Does Libby work in the car?

Yes. Libby is compatible with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Sonos speakers.

Where is the library’s Libby collection?

Alexandria’s digital collection is Digital Downloads Ohio at clc.overdrive.com/clc-alexandria.