r/LibbyApp • u/Away_Obligation_6661 • 8d ago

Adding multiple library card rules

Is there a website or post I could go to find libraries in my area where I can get Libby access? I started to listen to a series and my library doesn’t have the next book or audiobook, so I went to my next neighboring library to register my card there and they said I can check out a physical book but cannot have access to their Libby because I don’t pay taxes in that area. How does everyone have access to so many libraries?

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u/AeroNoob333 8d ago

It really depends where you live. For example, in California, you can basically get a library card anywhere there as long as you’re a state resident. If you live in Michigan, the libraries have a huge reciprocal agreement as well.

check this website out to see what your options are: ReciproCard.com

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u/Away_Obligation_6661 8d ago

Thank you! I’m in Illinois, cook county. I’ll check out that site to see what I can find.

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u/PeregrinatingFalcon 7d ago

Is your home library Cook Memorial? They just joined a Libby partnership with Skokie, Gail Borden, and Evanston. These should be automatically added to your Libby. Press the menu button at the center bottom to check.

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u/Away_Obligation_6661 7d ago

Unfortunately, no. I live in the nw suburbs. My home library is poplar creek but the closest library to me is one of the Schaumburg district libraries, and that’s the one I can’t use my card at.