You do not need to download anything to use Libby on a PC. Open libbyapp.com in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari on any Windows 10, Windows 11, or Mac computer, sign in with your library card, and you can borrow the same free ebooks and audiobooks as the mobile app.
That is the short answer people are really asking with “can I use Libby on my computer”: yes, and the browser version is the official way to do it. There is no separate program to install, which surprises a lot of people who go looking for a download link first.
| App name | Libby, by OverDrive |
| Developer | OverDrive, Inc. |
| Category | Reading and productivity |
| Works on | Windows 11 and 10, macOS, Chromebook (browser), Android, iOS |
| Official source | libbyapp.com (web app), Google Play, App Store |
| Price | Free with a library card |
| Last verified | July 2026 |
The official way to use Libby on a PC: libbyapp.com
Libby’s web app runs entirely in your browser. OverDrive says it works best in up-to-date versions of Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge, and in practice it behaves the same on a Windows 10 laptop, a Windows 11 desktop, a Mac, or a Chromebook. Your shelf, loans, holds, and reading position sync with the phone app because everything is tied to your library card, not to a device.
On a phone or tablet you would install Libby from Google Play or the App Store instead, but on a computer the website is the whole product. Bookmark it and it works like an installed app.
How to log into Libby on your computer
Signing in takes about two minutes. You need a card from a library that offers OverDrive lending, which covers most public libraries in the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, and many other countries.
- Go to libbyapp.com in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari.
- Answer “Yes” when Libby asks if you have a library card.
- Search for your library by name, city, or ZIP code.
- Sign in with your library card number and PIN or password, exactly as your library issued them.
- Browse the catalog, borrow a title, and it appears on your Shelf immediately.
Already using Libby on your phone? Skip the card entry: in the mobile app open Settings, choose Copy To Another Device, and Libby shows a setup code. Enter that code at libbyapp.com and your libraries, loans, and progress copy over to the computer.
Does Libby have a desktop app?
No. There is no native Libby program for Windows or Mac in 2026. OverDrive did publish a Libby app in the Microsoft Store years ago, but it was pulled from the store in December 2020 and is no longer developed. That is why you cannot find Libby in the Microsoft Store today: OverDrive decided to maintain one web app for all computers instead of separate desktop software.
If you see a downloadable “Libby desktop app” from a third party site, it is just a wrapper around libbyapp.com, not an official product. You lose nothing by using the browser directly, and you avoid installing software OverDrive does not maintain.
You also do not need an Android emulator here. You could technically sideload the Android app into BlueStacks, but the web app is official, lighter, and faster, so the emulator route makes no sense for Libby. That is unusual for the apps we cover in our productivity apps for PC guides, where an emulator is often the only option.
Reading and listening on a computer: what works and what does not
Reading ebooks and magazines at libbyapp.com works exactly like the app: adjustable text size, search inside the book, bookmarks, and automatic return on the due date so you never owe late fees.
Audiobooks stream in the browser while you are online. The one real limitation of the web app is offline use: you cannot download Libby audiobooks or ebooks to your computer for offline listening. Downloads for offline use only exist in the mobile apps, where loans download automatically over Wi-Fi. If you need audiobooks without an internet connection, use the phone or tablet app for that part.
Two useful extras for desktop readers. If your library is in the US, you can send most Libby ebooks to your Kindle library and read them in the Kindle app or on a Kindle device. And if you prefer Apple’s reading ecosystem for books you own, see our guide to iBooks for PC. Students who annotate while they read may also want Notability on a Windows PC alongside Libby.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Libby on my computer?
Yes. Go to libbyapp.com in an up-to-date browser on Windows, Mac, or Chromebook and sign in with your library card. It is the official version for computers and has the same catalog and shelf as the mobile app.
Is the Libby app free?
Yes, completely. Libby is funded by libraries, so there is no subscription, no purchase, and no ads. The only requirement is a valid card from a library that offers digital lending through OverDrive.
Why is Libby not in the Microsoft Store?
OverDrive removed its Windows app from the Microsoft Store in December 2020 and retired it. The company now maintains libbyapp.com as the single official version for all desktop and laptop computers.
How do I download Libby audiobooks to my computer?
You cannot download them to a computer. The web app streams audiobooks while you are online, and offline downloads are only available in the Libby apps for Android, iOS, and Fire tablets.
Verdict
Libby is the easiest borrow-from-your-library app to use on a PC precisely because there is nothing to install. The browser version at libbyapp.com is official, free, and synced with your phone, and it covers everything except offline downloads. Skip the emulator, skip third party “desktop” wrappers, and just sign in with your library card.
