The Riverside Public Library system has added the Libby app to its roster of electronic media offerings. Libby has become a popular choice for library systems due to its expansive list of books and the inclusion of audiobooks, magazines, and comics. The app is available on all major platforms and free to use with a valid Riverside Public Library card. The adoption of Libby is the latest attempt to adapt to a changing consumer environment and keep libraries relevant in a world that reads much differently than we did just a few decades ago.
A quick look at our Calendar section will show you that Riverside Public Library is more than just a place to check out a book. You can attend a poetry open mic, learn to craft, join a book club, and participate in many other activities. They have always been a place for kids to find a quiet place to do homework. Most of our libraries have small conference rooms that can serve as temporary office and meeting spaces for small social or business groups. Riverside’s libraries have expanded their identity beyond just books and have become valuable community spaces for residents.
Libraries now function like community centers, providing free, safe, temperature-controlled spaces with free wi-fi for all residents. Libby and other ebook apps offered by libraries expand that promise of access to those who may not readily have physical access to a brick-and-mortar branch. Bring a valid ID to your nearest branch if you don’t have a current library card. When you’ve done that, you can download Libby or one of the many other apps offered as a benefit of library membership and start accessing all they have to offer.
