The following article was written by Tony Plekan, an Adult Services Librarian at the Manitowoc Public Library.
Did you know that your Manitowoc Public Library card not only lets you checkout items at the Library, but your card also gives you access to thousands of free eBooks, Audiobooks, and Magazines that you can read online? It’s true! Just download the Libby, by Overdrive app and start enjoying your favorite literature on your smart device. Manitowoc Public Library is offering a class on Monday, August 5, at 10 AM, where you can learn how use the Libby app.
Library staff will help you download the app, demonstrate how to borrow digital material, and answer any questions you have about Libby. The app is very easy to use and once you’re signed in, you’ll wonder how you got along without it! Libby works on most smart phones, Kindles, iPads, and many other popular reading devices. Bring your favorite to the Learn about Libby program and we will help get you setup.
Here is just a sample of some of the fantastic benefits of using Libby:
- Download eBooks and take them with you everywhere you go.
- No lost or scratched Audiobook discs! Listen to your favorite stories through your smart device or use Bluetooth to play them through a speaker system!
- Enjoy magazines without paying high subscription fees. They never get “lost” in the mail either!
- Libby has material of every genre, new books & older titles, and material for every age. There is something for everybody on Libby!
- The Libby app and all its content is completely free!
Use your library card to the fullest with Libby!
This class is free for all ages and no registration is required. All levels of experience are welcome. If you have never checked out an eBook before, this class will give you the knowledge and confidence to explore that option. If you have used Libby for years, you may find some of our tips helpful.
Please bring your library card, preferred reading device (smart phone, Kindle, etc.), and have your passwords ready. Apple users will need their Apple ID and password. Kindle users will need their Amazon login and password.
If you would like to learn about the free digital options available to you as a library user, stop by the Balkansky Community Room at Manitowoc Public Library on Monday, August 5, between 10 AM and noon. Libby saves you money, saves time, and is an easy way to connect with the literature you love.
Join us at 10 AM on Monday, August 5, and experience the joy of free eBooks, Audiobooks, and Magazines with Libby!