Libby (library app) anyone?

[ard]

Maybe (probably) I'm behind the times but I just learned that my local library supports the Libby app. It allows checking out and reading books and magazine online - no great shakes there.

What impressed me though are

1. breadth of magazines available - I am seeing magazines from outside the US that I do not recall ever seeing a physical copy of at the local library
2. ability for multiple library patrons to read a magazine concurrently - I'd occasionally visit the library on a whim to flip through the latest copy of Cooks Illustrated only to find that another patron was reading it. It sure is nice to read magazines truly on demand on a tablet.

The content available likely depends on the licensing arrangements your local library has made but I've taken a liking to the British magazine "Car Mechanics" which is a DIY-ish magazine on car maintenance.

Cheers,

[LWJ]

I have had Libby for years. But, I didn't know about magazines. Great insight!

[jcommin]

Good to know. I have been reading more books lately and used books is my preferred choice. I don't keep them either -I usually pass them on or donate.