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Read you favourite magazines, anywhere, anytime for free from your personal device.

Libby provides unlimited access for Library members to more than 3000 magazine titles, in more than 15 languages, on just about every subject you can imagine.

Libby is easy to use and convenient. You may be using the Libby app already if you borrow from the ebook and eaudiobook collections.

Browse Libby now to see what titles we have.

Getting Started

What you need

A City of Darwin Library card number and your password.
Not a member? Join online. Forgot your password? Reset it.

A compatible device with internet access.

For compatible tablets or smartphones: The Libby app can be downloaded free from your device's app store (e.g. Apple App Store or Google Play)

For Macs and PCs you can access Libby directly through your browser via libbyapp.com

For ereaders you will need to use your PC or Mac and  download Adobe Digital Editions. You will also need to register for an Adobe User ID.  Titles can then be transferred to a variety of ebook devices. (e.g. Kobo, ereaders)

Download the app and log in

1.Download the Libby(by Overdrive) app to your device
- Google Play Store for Android devices
- Apple App Store for iPhones and iPads

Or visit Libby on your PC or Mac, visit libbyapp.com

2. Add the library service
The Libby app will ask you if you have a library card. Say yes!

In the Libby app, choose 'I’ll search for a Library'. Search for 'City of Darwin Libraries' and select it.

3. Add your library membership details
Enter your membership details when prompted by the Libby app.
Type in your library membership number, and then your password.

You are now ready to use Libby, and will not need to enter these details again.

Troubleshooting

Confirm your log in details are correct.
To log in, use your library card number, including the '000' at the start of the number, and your password.
Double check you have the right password. Try logging in to your library account to check your password is correct. If it does not work, reset your password. Then try to log into the digital library again.

Check your app is up to date.
Visit your App Store.
Search for the app.
If the button says 'Update', you will need to update the app. Once you have updated the app, try logging in again.

Check your operating system is up to date.
Go to 'Settings' in your device.
Find 'software update' and update, try logging in again.

Still not working?
Try turning your device off and on again.
Try deleteing the app and reloading it.
Check Libby Help for possible solutions.
If the app is still not working, please contact us for assistance. Library staff are available Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (excluding public holidays) to assist you.

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        • Exercising Your Dog
        • Fireworks and Thunderstorms
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        • Pet Events
      • Dog & Cat Management
        • Animal By-Laws and Infringement Offences
        • Cat Traps
        • Dog Attacks
        • Dogs at Large
        • Nuisance Dogs
          • Nuisance Barking
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      • Darwin City Centre
        • Darwin Cenotaph
        • Smith Street Mall
      • Getting Around
        • Cycling and Walking Paths
        • E-scooters trial & E-bikes
        • Taxi Ranks
        • Water bubblers
      • History
        • Darwin Floral Emblem
      • A Global City
        • International Agreements
        • International Relations
      • Environment
        • Biodiversity
        • Gardens for Wildlife
        • Habitats & Ecosystems
        • Threats and Pests
    • Community Facilities
      • Pools
      • Outdoor Recreation
        • Nightcliff Foreshore Exercise Stations
      • Parks and Playgrounds
      • Ovals and Sports Fields
      • Community Centres
        • Terms and Conditions of Use Lyons, Malak and Nightcliff Community Centres
      • Cemeteries
    • Community Service Directory
    • Consultation
    • Disaster & Emergency
      • COVID - 19
      • Cyclones
        • Cyclone Marcus (2018)
      • Emergency Services
    • Programs
      • Arts and Cultural Development
        • Busking and Street Performance
        • City Life Platforms Lightbox Exhibition
        • City of Darwin Public Art Program
      • For Children
        • Childcare
        • Children's Week
        • Fun Bus Mobile Playgroup
        • Fun in the Parks
        • Safe and Active Routes to School
        • School Civic Visits
      • For Seniors
      • For Young People
        • DARWWYN
        • LAUNCH
          • LAUNCH Night Series
          • LAUNCH Skate
      • Sister Cities
      • Access and Inclusion
        • Accessibility Resources
        • Accessible Equipment
        • The Lord Mayoral Awards
      • Grants & Sponsorship
        • Climate Change and Environment Research Grants
        • Community Grants
        • Quick Response Youth Engagement Grants
        • Sponsorship
      • Healthy Darwin
        • Run a Healthy Darwin Activity
      • Darwin Safer City
        • Assertive Outreach
        • Public Places Service Collaboration Group
        • Supply Reduction
    • Things to Do
      • What's on
      • Street Food
        • Applying for a Permit
          • Street food application form
        • Parklets
          • Council Owned Parklet Expression of Interest (EOI)
      • Community Celebrations
        • ANZAC Day
        • Australia Day
          • Citizen of the Year Award
        • Bombing of Darwin
        • Citizenship Ceremonies
        • Harmony Day
        • International Women's Day
        • Territory Day Celebrations
      • Event Management
        • Equipment for hire
          • Accessible Flooring
          • Event Equipment Application Form
          • Event Equipment Application Form
          • Fun and Games Hire
          • Promotional Banners
            • Application to display banners
          • Smoothie Bike Bookings
          • Sound Equipment for Events
        • Event Enquiry Form
        • Event Planning Guide
        • Event information
          • Do I need insurance for my event?
          • Event Venues
          • Event types & notice periods
          • Set up and packing time
          • Submit an event
            • Rules and Guidelines to Submitting an Event
              • Booking Display Banner Sites Guidelines
        • Events Fees and Charges
        • Sponsorship, Grants or In-Kind Support
      • Interactive Science Trail
  • Transforming Darwin
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      • Completed projects
    • Darwin City Deal
    • Climate Change
      • Coastal Erosion
      • Climate Emergency
      • Council Actions
      • Reducing Impact
        • Secondhand Wonderlands
        • Single use Plastic
    • Infrastructure
      • Driveways
      • Parks
        • Playgrounds, Sports and Recreation
      • Roads & Pathways
        • Pathways
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      • Street & Public Lights
      • Verges
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          • Customer Request For Street Tree Form
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      • Flying Drones on Council Land
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        • Pay Infringement Online
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      • Traffic and Parking Regulations
      • Untidy Allotments
      • Vehicles for Sale
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      • 2020/21 Annual Report
      • Privacy Statement
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      • Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee
      • Administrative Review Committee
      • Arts and Cultural Development Advisory Committee
      • Darwin Military and Civilian History Advisory Committee
      • East Point Reserve Advisory Committee
      • International Relations Advisory Committee
        • Sister City Committee
      • Previous Committees
        • Tree Re-establishment Advisory Committee
      • Reconciliation Advisory Committee
      • Risk Management & Audit Committee
      • Tree Advisory Committee
      • Youth Advisory Committee
    • Governance & Strategy
      • Governance
        • Independent Commissioner Against Corruption
        • Organisation Structure
        • Our Approach to Privacy
      • Strategic and Municipal Planning
        • A cool, clean and green city strategies
        • Communications and Engagement Strategy 2021 - 2023
        • Movement Strategy
        • Municipal Plan
          • 2022/23 Municipal Plan
          • 2021/22 Municipal Plan
          • 2020/21 Municipal Plan
        • Strategic Plan
          • Customer First Strategy
          • Economic Development Framework
          • Long Term Financial Plan 2021 - 30
          • Reconciliation Action Plan
          • Strategic Projects Prospectus
    • Registers
      • Decisions Released from Confidential Sessions
      • Register of annual returns of interests (council members)
      • Register of declared gifts and benefits