UPDATED: Two More *FREE* Library Cards for Libby App! Never Wait for a Book Again! (Libby Hack)
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Libby is an amazing app that allows you to get free ebooks and audiobooks on your kindle with the power of a library card! In this Libby App tutorial, I show you how you can add multiple FREE library cards to your libby app so that you never have to wait for a book/hold again! This libby hack that will allow you to get multiple library cards on libby should allow you to, at the very least, drastically reduce libby wait times since you will have access to the digital catalogs of several libraries. I hope you enjoy these free library cards for libby!
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Just a note - Both Las Vegas and Prince William would issue me an ecard but they would not work with Libby. When I contacted the libraries i was told the ecards were limited access and did not include Libby. (Had to be a resident to get full access) 🤷♀
Same. Broward County still works but I couldn't activate the other two in Libby.
Same - I got the cards, but couldn't register on Libby.
Same
Same
I’m glad I came to the comments because I thought it was just me! I even tried changing the pin # and everything 😅
Update as of January 2024: - San Jose, Harris, and Broward all still work for those obtaining a card and do not live in the county. I was able to add all of them to Libby as well, and already borrowed a book! Thank you for sharing this!
Hi! By any case you know if the Harris one take a few hours or something to get the email? 🥲
I can’t get a Broward one no matter what I do! Tried two different addresses I’ve lived in Illinois and even a random Florida one, all comes back as “cannot be verified”. Do you have any tips or advice?
@@Ashliv99 My email showed up almost immediately
@@bohemient same here.
I haven't received the email yet. @@Ashliv99
Update as of November 2023: - Harris County Library Card and Broward County Library Card both still work for those obtaining a card and do not live in the county. - Las Vegas-Clark County Library Card and Prince William County Library Card no longer work for those obtaining a card and do not live in the county. Thank you for finding these libraries. My library has a pretty good selection however I can only hold 5 books at a time so this is really helpful!!
Feb. 2024 Broward didn’t work for me. I got an email saying they couldn’t confirm my address.
@@jessicasnow9007 same here
Broward no longer works in 2024
April 2024 - Broward & Harris counties allowed me to sign up and borrow e-books. California libraries allow sign-up, but restrict collections to things like overdrive until presenting proof of residency in California, of which I'm not a resident.
I just received a free Library card from Sunnyvale Public Library. The online format to get the card is a little different, but that Library is now in my Libby app. This Library is in CA. It seems to be free for out of state addresses, as I’m not in CA. Good luck !
Oakland Public Library is available for all CA residents, too
Just tried adding Sunnyvale on Libby and their website states you must be a CA resident:(
@@Frame9624799try this Library: (Anaheim Public library). I heard today one can get a card and not live in that state. I filled out the application and waiting for my card. They did say it might take a week of 2. Good Luck !
This is amazing. Thank you so much. My library is very small with limited options and with me not working but a lover of books, I wanted to be on the right side of the law with getting my books. This came at such a great time. I'll be having surgery in a few days so I would love more audiobooks while I recover. Thank you again.
Thank you for this! I also live in a small town with a limited library so having these two new libraries will be a huge help.
Nov 7th, 2023 - Harris County, San Jose, and Broward County all worked for me. Broward also had access to Hoopla. Las Vegas and Prince Edward let me set up a library card but it did not let me log into Libby. If you are in Idaho double check your library, there are something like a dozen partner libraries all across the state.
For Ontario viewers, if you have a card at any of Burlington, Hamilton, London, Kingston Frontenac, Mississauga, or Ottawa Public Libraries, you can sign up for cards at all the others since they have an inter-library loan system set up! Obviously this isn't going to work for most people here but if you do qualify it's pretty awesome!
Ooh! Thanks for the tip!
Markham, RIchmond Hill and Vaughan Public Libraries are also reciprocal with each other.
Thanks for sharing this. Going to give it a try.
Thanks. I'm from Hamilton
Thank you SO much!!! I use Libby all the time but, just like others, my local library doesn't have a huge selection. These are gonna up my reading game so much :)
I just wanted to say thank you so much for this content!!! My local library has been quite limited and this will help a great deal!!!
I had no idea this was an option. I added Harris County and it alone allowed me to get a book I've been waiting 5 months for in DE. Thanks!
Ah thank you so much!! I only have two library cards for Libby and have been wanting more but I couldnt find any others that accepted out of state applications. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!
The Broward County & Harris County cards have added so many new books that I couldn’t access before! Thank you!
Niether of my local libraries give me access to online material, so these videos have been very helpful. More so lately as I homeschool and my husband and I are currently down to a single vehicle which he uses to commute to work, so getting to our local library when it is actually open has been a near impossible task. Thank you for sharing this information. It’s been a bit of a weight off of my shoulders to gain access to learning materials for my kids.
Thank you so much for sharing this! My library is huge but has a terrible selection on Libby! This is so exciting to have more options.
Looking forward to using this since my library system is fairly limited. Recently they allowed non city residents to have a fee based on the amount of property taxes to the county which reduced my fee from $157/yr to $39.39/ year - definitely now “doable “ whereas previously, it was outside of my budget. !
I really appreciate these videos. I live in a relatively rural area, and while they do have Libby, the selection is really limited. The Las Vegas one wouldnt work but Broward has now given me access to some books that have been on my to read list.
Thank you Dylan. This is a treat. I am able to get my books and read them on time for my monthly book club :)
Omg you’re a life saver! I’m in Scotland and it let me get a card from Harris county. I could cry lol.
Did you use an American address?
Prince William, VA seems to be tightening up well which I understand. The card I have is expiring and you have to go in to a branch in person to renew and show proof of residency. If you live in Virginia, there are a number of counties they will accept. I’ve not had any issue with Broward, yet.
This just happened to me as well with the Prince William library. It's a shame because that library usually has better availability than my local library. I'm hopeful about the two libraries mentioned in this video!
Thats helpful to know! Thank you for letting us know 😁
😢 happened to me too. Pity. I liked the Prince William library.
Yes mine isn’t working anymore either.
how did you do it to get a Broward library card ? mine doesn't work because it says it can't verify the address:(
Somehow, my library that hosts a huge amount of residents only has 7k audiobooks, and honestly... not many good ones. I got 3 library cards from these two videos and all of the books I want are all available. What a money-saver in these trying times!
This is funny because I live in Pennsylvania just outside of Philadelphia. I have both the Philadelphia library card and one for my county. The county is so much smaller than the city but has a larger selection.
THANK YOU! I was trying to find a particular book on Libby with my 4 local-ish libraries but couldn't. I was so close to purchasing it on Amazon but I finally found it with one of these libraries you recommended lol
Harris County and San Jose both worked! And San Jose has an EXCELLENT selection. Thank you!
Just got my San Jose number week before last and when trying to use this morning in a different state, would not verify or allow access 😢
Thank you for this information. I live in a rural area and was surprised my library even offered Libby and I've been using the app for over a year but often wait weeks/months for a selection to become available. I hope this will lessen my wait time and allow me to access more content! Thanks again!
Glad it was helpful!
Hey! I just added Broward, Harris and San Jose as well. I added all 3 to Libby and just downloaded a book and a few magazines. Thanks for this tip!
This was a game changer for me! I never realized how little my library offers! Looks like I can cancel my kindle unlimited now.
OMG! I grew up in Harris county! Way to go to them for giving access to anyway.
Thank you so much. Just downloaded the Harris County one and all the books I’ve had to wait forever to read are available to borrow 🎉
Does it really need a long time to receive the email confirmation from Harris County? I haven't received mine yet.
@@nolleengonzalesHi! Have you gotten your card yet? I’ve been waiting and still haven’t got mine
Thank you so much! This worked great for me and I’ve already borrowed and/or placed holds on books I’ve been wanting to read!!!! 🤩🥳
Thank you so much, Dylan! I am so appreciative of your videos!
Thanks for your vids. The Las Vegas one didn’t work for me, but the broward county did. This opens up a whole new world for me. I’ve been waiting for a book from my local library for almost a month. Now maybe I won’t have to wait so long
same; i was able to register with the las vegas one but it didn't let me log in.
Absolutely love you! It works! This is so cool. Harrison County has more books than my library house here in phoenix from my favorite author.
Thank you for this, I tried the libraries from both videos, and the only one that worked outside the US was San Jose, but one is better than none!
Thanks a bunch. I have been looking for more libraries to sign up with. This and the last video was very helpful. ☺
I think the way Libby does reciprocal borrowing is through secondary waiting lanes. So the books will automatically show up, but residents of the library that pays for the book availability get priority and everyone else has to wait in a lane that only moves forward if no resident wants to borrow a book. I've been waiting on a 6 hour audiobook for 7 months and have only moved from 25th to 12th in line because of this🙃 I will eventually get to you Slaughterhouse-Five. Residents can also borrow repeatedly if they take more than the 21 days on it (which is ridiculous for an audiobook this short) while non-residents have to go back to the end of the line. It may be that if another resident is waiting, you also get pushed to behind them.
Thank you! I just signed up for both the Harris County and San Jose using your links!
thank you so much! my little library has barely any copies so I could never get what I wanted on Libby. you're a lifesaver!!!
I just signed up today (Feb 29) for the Broward County Library Card and it worked just fine and connected it to Libby. I also asked my mom who lives in Tampa if I could use her library card so I'm using that one as well. In my case I now live abroad and my NYPL card is very expired so thank you for this video because I was able to sign up with Broward County (using my Tampa address) and also created an online account using my mom's Tampa library card. Having ebook options from two different libraries is amazing. Thanks!
One worked for me 😮 i live in a super small town and we dont have acess to much books, i can finally read you and the vampire diaries thank you so much
Colorado residents (or in state college students) can get a free ecard from Denver Public Library. The online card is valid for four years. You can convert it to a permanent card by going to one of the Denver libraries and showing a valid government id. (Or student ID)
The new ones work! Thanks!
Thanks Dylan, I really appreciate this info! My local library doesn't have great availability on Libby, so these extra cards will be super helpful. 😃
So glad the video was helpful! 😁
My Prince William County Library Card was set to expire in 2028 and they cut it off a few days ago. Now they only last 30 days now without physically going to the library now.
Same 😩
i got my prince william card but it wont connect to libby? 😭
@@BasicBaernow you have to have a physical card to have digital access to Prince William library.
I’m in California, and I’ve been able to e-access the Northern CA Digital Library via getting a card from Mountain View. I am certain it’s available to anyone with a CA address, but I don’t know about outside CA. That said, if I don’t actually walk into the branch within a certain amount of time (a few months), they will cancel it. I was able to sign up for it again, though. Only grants access to electronic content, but I am fine with that. ETA: thank you for this! I added Harris County and San Jose to my cards, and unlocked several books in my “notify me” lists. Huzzah!
Another thing that has worked for me is to look in which library systems in my state allow cards for state residents. I live in California and a lot of libraries allow you to get a virtual card if you are a California resident regardless of where you live in California. I don't know about other states but it's worth looking into. If anyone lives in a rural area with no library try to look into if your nearest big city or if any of the big cities in your state offer this.
I got both of these to work! Thanks!
For Michigan residents, I was able to add the following libraries with my one Michigan library card: Midwest Collaborative for Library Services Suburban Library Cooperative Download Destination Woodlands Downloadable Library Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative Up North Digital Collection Metro Net Library Consortium I just typed in several Michigan cities and saw that a lot of them are partnered with each other.
Update: I was also able to add the following libraries with the same Michigan library card: White Pine Library Cooperative Great Lakes Digital Libraries Lakeland Digital Library That's 10 libraries with one card. Thank you for this video. I would've never thought to see if other libraries would work with the same card without this video.
Yes, I was able to do this as well with a Michigan library card!
Update as of February 2024: - San Jose worked for me. I am American, but don't live in the country and used my mom's address which is on the East Coast. I was able to put a book on hold and start reading two books on the libby app. Thanks for the video!
Harris county totally worked and had the books I wanted that my local library chain was missing. Thank you!!!
Does it really need a long time to receive the email confirmation from Harris County? I haven't received mine yet.
@@nolleengonzalesno, I think I got it right away.
Thank you! Both work great!
Fantastic! Glad it helped! 😁
Thank you 😊. I was able to enroll for all of the e-cards you listed. However, I am only able to add three to the Libby app (BC, HC and SJ). The other two cards (LV & PW/expires 12/23). I have to use the websites. Again, thank you.
I failed to keep my San Jose card current when I graduated from San Jose State (the King library is joint between the university and the city). I'm glad to get at least an e-card because my current location in rural Nebraska has a limited selection and different interests.
San Jose stopped working for me the other day, due to lack of California residency. But I was able to find several larger library systems in my state that allow in-state residents to get a card free of charge.
Perfect timing!
San Jose absolutely worked for me!!!! I live in india we dont have libby or hoopla service in our public libraries but I used your link to get a free library card thank you soo muchh!!
Had to come back with a story. So Prince William, VA will still allow several neighboring counties. Mine is one but to renew you have to go in person and show proof of residency. I found the closest one, checked hours. Went there and there was a facility issue and closed for the day. Drove to next closest one, first was a 40 minute drive then another 15 to second choice. Got my new card, good for 5 years. Oh my way home, terrible storms!! All this for a library card! Was this a sign? Maybe I should have just stuck with my own county but I am good for 5 years and home safe and sound. The things we do for books.
I live in FL and to read anything new or popular its usually months and months of wait time. I am waiting for the audiobook(It has been this case for books as well but right now I am only waiting on an audiobook) for a court of thorn and roses there are 54 other waiting people and I am 25th so only 5 more weeks but as a reader who likes to read or listen when the moment catches me on a book by the time I end up actually being able to borrow it sometimes the fancy has passed. Sometimes I just give up and go to Barnes and noble and buy it, if I have the money.
Harris county just about made all the audiobooks I was looking for available.
Fantastic!
Thank you for sharing these resources! I was able to register for all the cards, however, I wasn't able to register Las Vegas to Libby.
There’s a correct way to do this that doesn’t put a burden on other taxpayers. You should be able to get a card at any public library in the state as long as you are a resident of the state. Many issue cards online. Try the libraries in larger cities in your state or the collaborative systems for shorter hold times. Look for “Skip the Line” or “It’s your lucky day” loans. Will your State Library mail you a card you can use in Libby? Ohio does. Even more importantly, visit your local library. Vote to increase their funding. Ask them to provide online services or to increase selection. Your library can’t stay active, be healthy, and grow if you don’t support it. Be aware that your library needs checkouts to show their viability.
Thank you so much for this!
Thanks for watching! 😁
where I live it’s SUPER limited to what’s available it’s very frustrating I may try to get a library card in a bigger city near me i don’t know how that works but i’ll see. this is super helpful because my libby almost never had the books i want.
Prince Edward and Las Vegas didn’t work for me but all the other ones did! Thank you! I now only have to wait 4 weeks for a book I wanted to read
Thank you! I live in a small rural area without a lot of resources.
Thank you so much. This is amazing if your trying to save money on books and reading
Thank you so much!! We have a family member who we gifted a tablet, but they're old and don't drive anymore, and its hard for them to get around in general, hence why we wanted them to have an easier way to still read/listen to books, as well as quickly/easily access the web. Unfortunately, their local library only has Libby and the wait times are over 2 months long for their content (and that library doesn't have access to Hoopla either). Your recommendations had access to both on some, which is amazing
Thank you for making this helpful video!
Thanks Dylan, added more to my libby
Thank you so very much. Was able to get Harris and San Jose cards this morning. Nearest library to me in about 30 miles. Thanks again!!!! ****Update 03/15/24. San Jose issued me a number but when I tried to use library, would not let me access . Guess you HAVE to live California . No issues with Harris County though at this time ****
This is amazing, thank you so much!!!!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much! San Jose has a much better selection than my local one 🙂
I live in California and I recently signed up with Oakland, Hayward, Anaheim, Sunnyvale, Nevada County, and Palos Verdes.
These libraries are what I was looking for. So far, I see Oakland is free, no residency requirements, and you can get a card online. I haven't checked out the others yet. Thank you so much!
Thank you, it just worked for me
Thanks! Now I can finish the Walking Dead Volumes.
Got the San Jose one sad about Las Vegas it seemed like it had good selection
Thank you so much!
Awesome thank you!!!
Thanks for watching! 😁
I purchase a nominal annual fee to a major library system to access Libby and Kanopy. I would prefer to purchase rather than find a loophole. But that's me, my local library is in my estate.
Thank you for sharing, I live in Indonesia and we do not have any online libraries as such so your tips have been really helpful! I had an account on Prince William but it was recently erased by their system. I was able to add both Harris County and San Jose Public Libraries, the National Library of Malaysia is another great free option that does not require residency :)
Halo Kak itu alamatnya pake alamat us atau indo bs? Thankyou
Hai@@charlottevaldez3632! Aku pakai alamat US untuk semua, bisa mencari di Google maps aja suatu area yang sesuai dengan provisi perpustakaan yang kamu ingin daftar :)
Thank you. I'm from Manila, Philippines. This is a great help.
Hi. I'm from Manila too. Were you able to register in all libraries mentioned? @@nolleengonzales
As of April 2024 - San Jose purged members who do not live in California. 😢
Thank you for this!! As a Canadian, our libraries are much slower to obtain a lot of indie books and audiobooks and I haven't been able to find a library card to get more until the HCPL one!
Does it really need a long time to receive the email confirmation from Harris County? I haven't received mine yet.
I have the Prince William County one, and it has an expiration date for the e-card. If I want to keep my card, I need to come in with ID and get a new card.
Thanks man you're a miracle
Thanks for the reminder to add my HCPL card 😂 I’ve had it on my keys since last year!
Thank you!
Harris County has an AMAZING number of comics and manga - more than 6K titles! Thank you so much for this. My local library is also ending Hoopla access in June, so I'm happy to have that through Broward County. Both Harris and Broward counties also offer Kanopy, which my library also no longer offers.
If you reside in Massachusetts or own property you can get a free library e-card on line at Boston Public Library.
Thanks!!!
I pay $50.00 a year for the New Orleans Public Library membership, and it is worth every single penny. Sad the Las Vegas library doesn't accept out of state members. These two have an extensive selection of audiobooks.
lol why pay a fee for an e card 🤦♂️
Because I don't live in New Orleans, I pay a $50.00 out of state library membership. And because the selection of audiobooks is greater than the library in my own country or even in California.
Just had a book pulled from my bookshelf and when I went back to the San Jose library to find out why, it would not accept my card. When I contacted the library, they informed me I must live in California. Apparently, they cancelled my card, and the book was automatically returned. Post Script- Just went to Las Vegas and Prince William for an ecard. Both now require you to be a resident of the county and one does not work with Libby.
Ah! Thanks! I'm learning spanish and my library does not support most spanish titles....I've been buying books, but it was getting expensive because I'd find out the book wasn't at a good reading level for me.
If you read the small print on all of them the digital cards expire within 30 days. you must visit a local branch to get a physical card
Both worked for me on 10/16!
thanks so much! i now have four library cards haha
If yall live in AZ and can come by Buckeye near Phoenix you can get a Buckeye Library card and it has a lot of partner libraries you can add. You do have to come in person to get the card but anyone that lives in AZ can have it.
Thank you!!
Just to clarify though, the San Jose Library website currently specifies (not sure if it did at the time of the recording) that their free elibrary cards are for California Residents. It is the last major CA Library to allow out of county access to an ecard with online registration.
Thank you! I have a very small library in my town with limited selections, so these additional sources will be so helpful. Signed up for both! (Didn't have any luck with the previous 3, but happy to have these 2!)
The Broward one is working. Got it yesterday
Does the Library of Congress have online materials available?
I was just able to add San Jose and Harris. Best part I am able to complete a series that had a 10 week hold in my local library . Book lovers UNITE!!!