LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – As people increasingly read and listen to books on their mobile phones or while traveling, many retail digital book subscription services can cost hundreds of dollars per year.

However, Lake County residents can access a wide selection of popular digital ebooks and audiobooks free from Lake County Library.

With a library card, members of the community can borrow from the digital collection by visiting the library website or downloading Libby, the award-winning one-tap reading app from Rakuten OverDrive.

If you don't yet have a library card, you can get an online library card instantly at the library website.

Named one of TIME's Best iPhone and Android Apps of 2018, Libby seamlessly connects first-time users and experienced readers with the popular digital library collections.

These tailored collections offer ebooks and audiobooks including bestsellers and new releases in a variety of topics.

Readers of all ages can select from virtually every subject ranging from mystery, romance, and children’s books to business and more.

Users can also listen to audiobooks, the fastest-growing segment of the publishing industry with the convenience of listening on the go. Libby provides an easy way to access ebooks and audiobooks all together on one app.

Readers may browse Lake County Library’s digital collection, instantly borrow titles and start reading or listening for free with a valid library card and a PIN. Your library PIN is usually the last four digits of the phone number on your library card registration. This service is compatible with all major computers and devices, iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets and Chromebook.

Through Libby, readers can also “send to Kindle”. All titles will automatically expire at the end of the lending period and there are no late fees. Readers can also download titles onto Libby for offline use.

To get started enjoying ebooks, audiobooks and more, visit library.lakecountyca.gov or download Libby today. For more information call the library at 707-263-8817.

Jan Cook is a library technician for the Lake County Library.