Libby Library Cards for Non-Residents: How to Get One Online

A card from your local library only opens that library’s collection in Libby. Adding a card from another library gives you another selection of ebooks and audiobooks—which is useful when your current collection misses authors, editions or languages you want.

Large libraries are attractive for that reason, but their direct application routes often depend on residence or another local connection. Brooklyn and NYPL, for example, extend regular eligibility to people who live, work, study or pay property taxes in New York State; Brooklyn no longer sells its regular out-of-state card. Brooklyn rules; NYPL application information.

Jaideepass offers an online purchase option for non-residents seeking these cards. The choice is a specific library—Brooklyn, NYPL or another collection—not a generic paid Libby subscription.

Brooklyn — the largest listed collection in our range. Founded in 1896, Brooklyn is one of the largest US public library systems. Our Libby comparison lists approximately 429k catalog items and a $59.90 card. It is a strong option when you want broad choice from a major New York library.

NYPL — a large collection from New York’s landmark library system. The New York Public Library dates to 1895 and serves Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island. Its approximately 394k listed Libby catalog and $49.90 price make it a lower-priced alternative to Brooklyn with a substantial collection of its own. NYPL option.

Auckland — substantial choice at the lowest entry price. Approximately 350k catalog items for $29.90 puts Auckland among our largest collections at our lowest price. Its OverDrive catalog has New Zealand and Chinese-language browsing alongside ebooks and audiobooks. Auckland option.

Queens — language learning at $39.90. Queens’ approximately 194k listed catalog has ESOL and language-learning audio collections, making it worth considering for those interests. Unlike Brooklyn’s general out-of-state route, Queens has advertised an official paid non-resident account; our separate $39.90 service focuses on Libby. Queens option.

Toronto, Seattle, Hamilton and The Libraries Consortium are also available. Use our comparison guide if you need help choosing; if you already know your library, you can go directly to the purchase page.

Catalog numbers are approximate figures listed on our product page, not live availability counts. Libraries have different collections, and popular books may have waiting lists.