I'm not impressed with the Libby App
By AmberLynn
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
United States
November 29, 2019 7:40pm CST
For those unawares, The Libby App is the library app for United States libraries. You can borrow books digitally including audiobooks. You can search for books and put them on hold if they are not available.
As far as I am aware, this particular app is only for digital books.
Anyway, I am not a fan as it seems to be freezing more lately. I can't even really search for books because if there is a book I think I'll like, when i click on it to see the synopsis it freezes the app and I am back at step one.
I have been searching for books online that I might want to read and I can't find those on the app. That's not the fault of the app so much as it is the NC digital Library.
Do you use this app?
Is there an app that's been annoying you lately?
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8 responses
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
30 Nov 19
As far as I am aware, it's only available in the US. It's for the US Library system.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
30 Nov 19
@JustBhem So how are you today?
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@Tina30219 (82978)
• Onaway, Michigan
30 Nov 19
Never heard of it sorry it is being a pain in the Butt I hope they fix it soon.
@Tina30219 (82978)
• Onaway, Michigan
1 Dec 19
@ScribbledAdNauseum I am not sure if our library has one or not we are in a very small area they will not even purchase more ebooks they only have a certain amount.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
1 Dec 19
@Tina30219 I guess they must have some funding troubles. I know my county is doing pretty well because the main library was updated several years back, and my local branch is moving locations.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
30 Nov 19
It's the new Overdrive App for libraries. I need to post a review on the app store.
@shaggin (74987)
• United States
30 Nov 19
Our library uses that too. Sounds like they need to put out an update for the app.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
30 Nov 19
It does. I've filled out the crash report several times.
I am not frustrated because I can't find a book that the libby app has that I want to read. What I've been doing is looking online and then typing in the title on the libby app. My Library system needs to update!
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
1 Dec 19
I've been given an alternative and I just need to see if it will work with my library.
@Deepizzaguy (122209)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
30 Nov 19
I have not used the app you have mentioned.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
30 Nov 19
Do you use apps at all on your phone?
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@Deepizzaguy (122209)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
30 Nov 19
@ScribbledAdNauseum I do not own a cellphone.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
1 Dec 19
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• Philippines
1 Dec 19
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
1 Dec 19
@AkoPinay Ah, I used to use those types of sites before. They used to be more reliable, but they don't earn you as much now.
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@RasmaSandra (98033)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
30 Nov 19
I don't have a smartphone. I still have not found the library where I live and I would rather go to a real library than have an app anyway,
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
30 Nov 19
I have so many books on my shelves that I could be reading but none that I am in the mood to read. I still like physical books, but can't resist an e-book every now and then.
Surely that library is hiding away somewhere close by.
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@Butterfingers (66603)
• India
30 Nov 19
That must be annoying. Aren't any similar apps that can work for u
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
30 Nov 19
No, this is for borrowing books from the libraries in America. Overdrive was the app's predecessor.
