I just subscribed to Rolling Stone magazine thru the Libby app. All I did was press Subscribe and the current issue was added to my shelf; I will receive a notification when a new issue is available. FOR FREE. Just cuz I have a couple of library cards. - ThreadSky

yabster.bsky.social•55 days ago

Thanks to you, I just did the same. Thanks again!

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klpc713.bsky.social•55 days ago

I love Libby. Listen to audio books every night.

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ogleftyfromsf.bsky.social•55 days ago

Thanks, I use Libby for audiobooks - to avoid too much doomscrolling. I never knew about getting zines!!

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nancyfarm.bsky.social•55 days ago

Love Libby!!!!

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elleq100.bsky.social•54 days ago

Love Libby! For some reason I didn’t do the magazines until about a year ago & it’s brilliant ❤️

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hellaratty.bsky.social•55 days ago

I did the same for National Geographic.

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spiritrising13.bsky.social•54 days ago

Good to know, thanks for sharing this.

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msbak.bsky.social•55 days ago

Rolling Stone is the best...

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reneeguillwriter.bsky.social•55 days ago

Wait...mine doesn't do that....we have flipster but it doesn't work on my phone ...*goes to double check* Thanks for the tip...💙🖖

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mylove1969.bsky.social•55 days ago

Thanks

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rawlawdog.bsky.social•55 days ago

Wow

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christineaa.bsky.social•55 days ago

Wow, thank you for sharing this. I had no idea. I just downloaded the Libby app and followed your instructions. Awesome. Again, thanks.

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ariebonbon.bsky.social•55 days ago

Now THAT is news to me and I love my library card. Thank you for sharing

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sf-native.bsky.social•55 days ago

I just checked my Libby app but cannot find magazines in it at all. Could it be related to the library system I am attached to? I am using the San Francisco public library on Libby. I have a library about two blocks from my house and perhaps I can go there and ask for assistance.

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rumblegirl.bsky.social•55 days ago

Libraries pay for use of the Libby platform and each item available to their patrons. Not all libraries purchase the same things. It's crazy $$$$ ( use of the platform alone is $20k a year for my library) but u can always tell ur library what u are interested in and they may be able to provide it.

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juliesweetlandpa.bsky.social•55 days ago

Amazing! I just joined Libby this week and didn’t know about the subscriptions. Thanks!

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karenlewistaylor.bsky.social•55 days ago

Oooh, thank you for this information!

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baronwyn.bsky.social•55 days ago

I have Libby and wasn't able to find magazines as a category at all, let alone any specific ones. What am I doing wrong?

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a10falconwarthog.bsky.social•55 days ago

Me too. Nothing.

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baronwyn.bsky.social•55 days ago

So I researched it. Lots of instructions online making reference to a Bookshelf with a Magazine Rack in the app. I don't have a magazine rack or any periodical options. So I've contacted Libby directly.

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a10falconwarthog.bsky.social•55 days ago

Same.

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vagabondwynn.bsky.social•55 days ago

I just searched with no filters and the RS mag came up.

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baronwyn.bsky.social•55 days ago

OK, I can find that one magazine at least. Not others. Still no Magazine Rack either. I'll try and remember to let you know what Libby says.

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a10falconwarthog.bsky.social•55 days ago

Thank you. Much appreciated.

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emilyrws.bsky.social•55 days ago

Libraries have to pay for the magazine rack separately. The one you are logged into may not subscribe to them.

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rumblegirl.bsky.social•55 days ago

Libraries pay for use of the Libby platform and each item available to their patrons. Not all libraries purchase the same things. It's crazy $$$$ ( use of the platform alone is $20k a year for my library) but u can always tell ur library what u are interested in and they may be able to provide it.

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ajlcstout.bsky.social•55 days ago

I have that app going to try that!

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amymski.bsky.social•54 days ago

SAME! I love Libby! I love public libraries! 📚❤️

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chantalligator.bsky.social•55 days ago

I do that with National Geographic!! How awesome is Libby?

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sendingmetta.bsky.social•55 days ago

I'm boycotting Google, but that's awesome! Thanks for sharing

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midwestcoaster.bsky.social•55 days ago

Ooh, noted

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bevbaird.bsky.social•55 days ago

Thanks for the reminder.

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songlore.bsky.social•55 days ago

Oh wow. I didn't realize it worked that way!

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homola1950.bsky.social•55 days ago

Thank you good to know.

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nottonyclifton.bsky.social•55 days ago

I never knew about this. Thanks so much for sharing this!!

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lynnieltd.bsky.social•55 days ago

Love my library!

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tehtech.bsky.social•55 days ago

That’s a thing you can do with Libby?! That app is amazing. Now to see what I have available through my library

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babydrae.bsky.social•55 days ago

Thank you! I just subscribed

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xstentialdread.bsky.social•55 days ago

So cool! I hadn't thought about magazine subscriptions.

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janina31.bsky.social•55 days ago

I love Libby!❤️

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realitycheckroom.bsky.social•55 days ago

The New Yorker, too!

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chillinmcvillain.bsky.social•54 days ago

Libby has magazines now??!!!! I use a whole separate app (which is free and works with your library card), it’s called Flipster and it’s only for magazines

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2too2much.bsky.social•54 days ago

I’m going to check my Libby! Thanks! 🥰

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ctorgan.bsky.social•55 days ago

I love Libby; the magazine selection is huge. Thx for the tip on Rolling Stone. What else are people subscribing to?

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yondiss-1.bsky.social•55 days ago

Thank you!!

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davetoday.bsky.social•55 days ago

Done

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kelazdesertsky.bsky.social•55 days ago

📌

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vivek925.bsky.social•54 days ago

Yes but we also need to support RS with $$. They are better at reporting accurately than NYT.

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bullit-n-i.bsky.social•55 days ago

I will have to try this too... Thanks Kiddo for the idea!

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disavow.bsky.social•55 days ago

Thank you for sharing! I use Libby for audiobooks (no Audible in this house!) but never knew about this feature.

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bamaze.bsky.social•55 days ago

Yeah!! I love my libby app. Everyone should take advantage of it.

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madison81.bsky.social•55 days ago

I’m a Libby app user as well and I’ve read and since 2022 I’ve read 98 books on there

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actnsang192.bsky.social•54 days ago

📌

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tywyllseren.bsky.social•54 days ago

Yay!! I did too! Thanks!!

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trerob8.bsky.social•55 days ago

You just changed my reality, thank you!

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jmcorrigan0.bsky.social•55 days ago

Just did it! Thx!

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slappawappa.bsky.social•55 days ago

Discovered this today in the library… right adding Rolling Stone

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shakaroniatekeni.bsky.social•55 days ago

Me too. Plus Harper’s.

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tessrrina.bsky.social•54 days ago

I just checked my Libby app and it doesn't have magazine. My library uses Flipster. If you can't find magazines in Libby go to your library's webpage.

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hubjus.bsky.social•54 days ago

Libby is freaking addicting.

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connectfulness.bsky.social•55 days ago

Amazing, that was easy, thank you!

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marz914.bsky.social•54 days ago

Great to know ! Thanks 💙

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gram-y.bsky.social•55 days ago

Libraries are absolutely the best!

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truthseekercg.bsky.social•55 days ago

It would be great if Libby offered more political magazines.

I checked last week and had hoped for more. Does it depend on your local library paying the subscriptions? I’m not sure how it works…

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rumblegirl.bsky.social•55 days ago

Libraries pay for use of the Libby platform and each item available to their patrons. Not all libraries purchase the same things. It's crazy $$$$ ( use of the platform alone is $20k a year for my library) but u can always tell ur library what u are interested in and they may be able to provide it.

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chenoagal.bsky.social•54 days ago

Omg how did I not know this??! I’ve been a lobby user for a year and never even noticed 😂🤦🏼‍♀️ thank you!!’

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rosemarynj.bsky.social•55 days ago

I just started using Libby so thanks! Didn’t kmow you could subscribe for free. 😊

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arendtfan.bsky.social•55 days ago

Libby is like the best thing. Used it to subscribe to @wired.com which is kicking ass covering DC right now.

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sheiswandering.bsky.social•54 days ago

Thanks for sharing! I just got on my Libby app and subscribed to some science mags!!

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elizabethrivian.bsky.social•55 days ago

This is cool!

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librarymomma.bsky.social•54 days ago

My library has access to ArtistWorks via Libby.
#librarieschangelives

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pppatticake.bsky.social•54 days ago

📌

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aabutler.bsky.social•55 days ago

Libby is awesome! One of my favorite apps.

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desertharper.bsky.social•55 days ago

thank you, I just found 230 pages of magazines to do that with. time to find some new interests!

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authorjane.bsky.social•55 days ago

One of my favorite parts is my library!

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brysensbirthday.bsky.social•54 days ago

Thanks for this!

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sarahrmoon.bsky.social•54 days ago

So cool!

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digory29.bsky.social•55 days ago

Wow, I use Libby for audiobooks but didn't know about the magazines!

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opedwriter.bsky.social•55 days ago

It’s a great app. I’m waiting for @elienyc.bsky.social new book to be listed.

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renee1baby.bsky.social•55 days ago

I got the Libby app, I'm tryin it lol

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mitchy74.bsky.social•54 days ago

Hoopla is another good library add. There is a limited amount available to borrow for the month though.

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mizbrevity.bsky.social•55 days ago

It’s great isn’t it?

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solardavegreen.bsky.social•55 days ago

Wow! News to me!

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jenfryer.bsky.social•54 days ago

Thanks for the tip. I just subscribed to the New Yorker 🙂

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stampytn.bsky.social•55 days ago

Loving Libby!

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browneyedgirl876.bsky.social•55 days ago

Oh wow! Good to know.

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crazy-crane.bsky.social•55 days ago

Good to know! Thank you!

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profpraxis.bsky.social•53 days ago

this is MUCH appreciated. thank you for sharing this

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finalgirlboss.bsky.social•53 days ago

Glad I could help!

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eileentotheleft.bsky.social•55 days ago

Libraries are the best! We should all start weekly trips or internet interactions with them weekly. (Resistance meetings…umm…community/neighborhood meetings….should be held there. MAGA don’t know where they are

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hrink.bsky.social•55 days ago

Cool! Longtime Libby app user, but I had no idea. The more you know 🌈

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lisellent.bsky.social•55 days ago

Thanks for sharing!! I just did the same!

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jokawpa.bsky.social•55 days ago

OMG that was so easy! I just did it! 👍

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grammiecj.bsky.social•55 days ago

Thanks for the tip! I just happily discovered many magazines that I enjoy, but don’t indulge in buying. How fun!!!

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kindracotton.com•53 days ago

They have Rolling Stone Japan! 🤯

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finalgirlboss.bsky.social•53 days ago

They have tons of international issues of fashion mags like Vogue and Elle too

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goldie333.bsky.social•54 days ago

Wow! Thank you for this! I use Libby for books, but never thought about magazines. Rolling Stone has jad alot of articles I've wanted to read recently but haven't had a subscription.

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pdxbohica.bsky.social•54 days ago

Libraries are the best.

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glassashmi.bsky.social•55 days ago

Omg! I cancelled my Audible and found my library card renewal (super expired) took seconds through Libby. I'm kicking myself for not doing this so much sooner! Thousands of audiobooks (latest releases) free!! 💚🌄I needed that.

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xnativenooyawka.bsky.social•55 days ago

TY!

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lucyinbskywdymonds.bsky.social•55 days ago

Libby rocks!

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game6metsfan.bsky.social•55 days ago

Isn't Libby great? Our library system has it, too. I love it.

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paperandink.bsky.social•55 days ago

https://archive.org/ if you would really like it ALL.

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krw62.bsky.social•55 days ago

Love public libraries. I've lived in 6 states, they are uniformly awesome resources and staff!

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sickandtired2.bsky.social•55 days ago

Good to know thank you! I have Libby also and a library card! I love books! I’m such a nerd! 🥸

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lavachethedruid.bsky.social•55 days ago

“Nerd”? Or well read? 😘

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dnbws2004.bsky.social•54 days ago

Thank you for this information!

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marthastewpot.bsky.social•54 days ago

Thanks for the reminder!

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ebstark.bsky.social•54 days ago

I wonder if they do this for other papers, too. Anyone?

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mirchomladost.bsky.social•55 days ago

Downloading Libby now. Thank you!

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inquisitiverabbit.bsky.social•55 days ago

Yup! I subscribe to The New Yorker this way. Hurray for libraries!

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thenurseisin.bsky.social•55 days ago

I also read The New Yorker this way. Love Libby and my library!

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laspates.bsky.social•55 days ago

OMG! This is incredible. Just added three subscriptions to my shelf.

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imholley.bsky.social•54 days ago

I ❤️ my library. Shootout Hillsboro Public Library and @wccls.org.
#SupportPublicLibraries

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judidurr46.bsky.social•55 days ago

Thank you!!

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jennabeet.bsky.social•55 days ago

Thanks for the reminder!

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fairecomments.bsky.social•54 days ago

Thanks for that. Much as we want to support good journalism, most can’t afford individual subscriptions to everything. Good to be able to do it through our taxes that also support libraries.

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757cats.bsky.social•55 days ago

Are you kidding me right now with this extremely valuable information 😘😘😘😘😘 Thank you!

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elisafromca.bsky.social•55 days ago

Having fun is never hard when you have a library card! Also- Thanks! I always forget how many options outside of books and movies are covered through the library!

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rickdaly.bsky.social•55 days ago

Rabid communism...😁

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craigwiesner.bsky.social•55 days ago

Libraries rock!!!!!

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clairet13.bsky.social•54 days ago

This is great! Thanks for the tip ✌️🫶

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sallie21.bsky.social•55 days ago

Thank you for this! I just discovered I can read The New Yorker this way…how cool. 😎

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videostoreheiress.bsky.social•55 days ago

Thank god for libraries!!!

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ronnylongjohns.bsky.social•55 days ago

Today on Libby my reservation came up for Please Kill Me.

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cjwyatt71.bsky.social•41 days ago

I discovered the Libby app during the pandemic and absolutely love it.

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saltybeaver.bsky.social•54 days ago

I love Libby and my public library!

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dmeee.bsky.social•55 days ago

Thanks for this information. I also just downloaded kanopy what a world

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laurenandcatss.bsky.social•54 days ago

Whoa. This is amazing! Do you know if you can read it on a Kobo ereader?

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neurolatina.bsky.social•55 days ago

Libby is awesome, just a pity that you can’t open it in a desktop anymore.

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bialass.bsky.social•54 days ago

Great idea, thanks for posting. Gonna subscribe now. Love the Libby app.

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kandu8.bsky.social•55 days ago

Here’s a a refreshing (good) news story about the vendor for many public libraries culling AI slop after it was reported by 404 media (who also does great reporting)

https://www.404media.co/public-library-ebook-service-to-cull-ai-slop-after-404-media-investigation-3/

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bookshopcat.bsky.social•54 days ago

Libby is the best. F*ck Amazon. Support your libraries!

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rninnature.bsky.social•55 days ago

I did the same, but with Mother Jones magazine!

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roryrabbitfield.bsky.social•54 days ago

I can’t find any magazines in my Libby app. I have two library cards for large libraries. What am I doing wrong?

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micheleonly1l.bsky.social•54 days ago

Did you put the title of the magazine you want into the search?

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roryrabbitfield.bsky.social•50 days ago

Yes. Can’t find any magazines.

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micheleonly1l.bsky.social•50 days ago

Looks like all libraries don't have magazines. I know some libraries let you get a card without going to the building to get the card. You apply online and can then access electronic media. Maybe you can find one with magazines on their Libby app.

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finalgirlboss.bsky.social•54 days ago

In Search you can select Magazines in the filter

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roryrabbitfield.bsky.social•50 days ago

My library each filter does not have magazines. Oh well. I guess there’s no magazines there.

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dcmesq101.bsky.social•55 days ago

Thanks for the info.

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seacat77.bsky.social•55 days ago

Thanks!

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ankhraven.bsky.social•55 days ago

Having fun isn't hard when you have a library card

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i-miss-aol.bsky.social•55 days ago

Mother Jones magazine too, lefties! 💙

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kixy1.bsky.social•55 days ago

OMG! I feel so stupid. Thank you for reminding me that newspapers and magazines are available. I retired and can’t afford subscriptions anymore.

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janepositively.bsky.social•55 days ago

I forgot, too!

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micheleonly1l.bsky.social•54 days ago

A lot of libraries lend Rokus with premium channels on them. I save a lot by borrowing, binging, then getting a different one.

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rebeccaboyce.bsky.social•55 days ago

Thank you for reminding me. I just subscribed to Rolling Stone and Mother Jones through Libby.

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jackiejkfl.bsky.social•55 days ago

Love all of my library apps. Get NYT daily

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nancy1406.bsky.social•55 days ago

Same here! I was thrilled!

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buck2wheat.bsky.social•54 days ago

Highest should be placed on trillionaires.

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loveskitchen.bsky.social•54 days ago

Libraries ROCK! Having a library card is a total flex! 🥰

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oregonblue.bsky.social•55 days ago

Thanks. I just subscribed too!

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joetk.bsky.social•54 days ago

Amazing, thanks for the heads up on this

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melastorm.bsky.social•55 days ago

Excellent tip!

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slml32.bsky.social•55 days ago

Thank you! Just did the same!

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tonkarella.bsky.social•54 days ago

I love the Libby App but didn’t know this was an option.

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autumnsun9.bsky.social•55 days ago

You can also access the NYT each day thru a library app, at least in Hawai'i 🦋

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tessatemptation.bsky.social•55 days ago

Libraries are so underrated. I'm always surprised to learn new services that my local library offers.

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carmencita100.bsky.social•55 days ago

Love Libby!

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gghurley.bsky.social•55 days ago

Same with The New Yorker magazine.

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pamkulig.bsky.social•54 days ago

Thanks for the tip

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weeweex5.bsky.social•55 days ago

I adore Libby!!!

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commsforgood.bsky.social•55 days ago

There is also a very cheap subscription rate that will help Rolling Stone pay the amazing newsroom they are cultivating. it's like $50/year. If you can afford to support the journalism we need right now, please do.

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queenofsicily.bsky.social•54 days ago

Public libraries pay for subscriptions; they don’t get them for free. My tax dollars pay for those subscriptions. If the subscriptions aren’t used then the library cancels them, and then no one benefits.

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ronnylongjohns.bsky.social•55 days ago

Honest question: Rolling Stone + amazing newsroom?

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jennjvn.bsky.social•55 days ago

At this moment, against the fascists aka Trump/Musk/Putin, yes. They're calling things as they are, not sane-washing or both-siding. Unlike the NYT, WaPo, LATimes & the 'news' shows.

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ronnylongjohns.bsky.social•55 days ago

Ok, makes sense. Kind of like a Teen Vogue type situation

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lpcprof.bsky.social•55 days ago

This is great! I didn’t know about this app! I just signed in with my library card and linked my Kindle, too. Thanks.

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bluejudymn.bsky.social•55 days ago

Libby is the best!

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amarojo.bsky.social•55 days ago

Now I'm bummed because there are no magazines available on mine

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melissalbennett.bsky.social•55 days ago

I had no idea this app existed. Thank you! I’m so excited!

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klpc713.bsky.social•55 days ago

Game changer ... you're going to love it. Free!

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mcrknits.bsky.social•54 days ago

Thanks for the info. I love Libby and Hoopla and all that they offer. I would be lost without them.

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californianorma.bsky.social•54 days ago

no way!!!!!

Will do!

TYSM 👍🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💯💯💯

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bernadette59.bsky.social•55 days ago

I have the Libby app but never thought of subscriptions. Thanks.

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mangy-dog.bsky.social•55 days ago

Good to know. I also get a free movie app (Kanopy) using my library card. It offers an amazingly eclectic array of shows.

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insystemtravel.bsky.social•55 days ago

Gracias, my friend 👌

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petallu.bsky.social•54 days ago

Love!

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bluedays47.bsky.social•55 days ago

I love Libby. Hundreds of magazines. Free!

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cupcakeredford.bsky.social•55 days ago

Libby and Sirius XM radio (so I can listen to the whole lineup on @urbanviewradio.bsky.social) are my fav apps!

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memilym.bsky.social•54 days ago

Thanks!!

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refugeepat.bsky.social•55 days ago

Great idea?

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refugeepat.bsky.social•55 days ago

Sorry 🤦🏽‍♀️ Great idea!

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pppatticake.bsky.social•54 days ago

Thank u so much 😊

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pppatticake.bsky.social•54 days ago

📌

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auntiepatty.bsky.social•55 days ago

Cool. Thanks so.much for the info.

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johnbrownstoe.bsky.social•55 days ago

And here I thought I was taking full advantage of my local library. Thanks for the tip!

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spencerbellen.bsky.social•55 days ago

Libraries are the BEST

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afplcc.bsky.social•55 days ago

Libby rocks. I'm listening to an audio book (The Helsinki Affair) when I'm on my treadmill.

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aquagirl809.bsky.social•54 days ago

I love public libraries!

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nancy-mahony.bsky.social•55 days ago

Great idea!

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kjchoya.bsky.social•55 days ago

Yo, thank you! Did not realize that, but I’m on it now!

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steveasumner.bsky.social•55 days ago

🤯

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robertww.bsky.social•54 days ago

I recently discovered this too for Maximum PC (which unfortunately is shutting down) and PC Gamer. Very happy about it.

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ferlingetty.bsky.social•55 days ago

Thank you!

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baileykane.co•55 days ago

Multiple library cards and many years with Libby, and still I had no idea I could do this. Thank you!

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realjenlee.bsky.social•54 days ago

Thank you for the tip!!!!

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usernamesux.bsky.social•55 days ago

I also just discovered that I can read National Geographic issues through Libby too! You’ve just greatly improved my life today! 🤯❤️

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blue-sails-4ever.bsky.social•55 days ago

In a world this bleak, a few wins is huge.❤️

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hrink.bsky.social•55 days ago

Awesome!! Mind blown today! 🤯 Thanks to you all for sharing some good stuff!

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usernamesux.bsky.social•55 days ago

Thanks for this! I had no idea I could subscribe to it!

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sarahbandit.bsky.social•54 days ago

Thank you for sharing ☺️

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lesliesusan25.bsky.social•55 days ago

Thanks I will too

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1sadrobot.bsky.social•54 days ago

I ditched audible and kindle when I learned about Libby. Do I sometimes have to wait for the things I wanna read to become available? Yes. But it doesn’t put money into Bezos’ coffers, it doesn’t sell my data, and it doesn’t cost me one red cent. Support Libby, burn down the correct Amazon!

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gradhthedruid.bsky.social•55 days ago

Thanks!

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lisagrace11.bsky.social•55 days ago

Fantastic!

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libnurse71.bsky.social•55 days ago

I love Libby😍

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dgct2.bsky.social•55 days ago

I just discovered the magazines last month. I have a couple of subscriptions now.

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gfarquart.bsky.social•55 days ago

I encourage everyone to explore your libraries’s website. If you have questions, call or email them. Libraries offer so much more than just books, and probably, no one will tell you to shush❣️

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micheleonly1l.bsky.social•54 days ago

Forgot to mention museum passes. The art museum here costs $15 per person, but I stop at the library on my way and get a family pass. My friend and I then get in free, and the museum staff almost always comment on how happy they are that those passes get used.

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micheleonly1l.bsky.social•54 days ago

So much more. Mine even lends ukeles and baking pans.

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gfarquart.bsky.social•54 days ago

Geeze, “library’s” 😜🤣 I was tired🤓 My library offers day passes to our huge national park system, although I don’t know what the future holds for the program😢

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gfarquart.bsky.social•55 days ago

Most libraries also subscribe to Hoopla. Videos, music, audio books, ebooks. It’s a great source for some hard to find movies and documentaries. Many libraries have a vast array of online resources, auto repair, genealogy, health, learning. Libraries offer adult and kids programs, and meeting spaces

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