As a general rule, Kindle e-book readers will allow you to read books borrowed from libraries. This means that books that you borrow using the Libby app will load onto a Kindle Oasis e-book reader for you to read.
You need to consider many things when looking at using Libby to borrow and read e-books from your local library. Keep reading to find out how to load books from Libby onto your Oasis, as well as some alternatives to the app.
How Can You Install Libby Books on the Kindle Oasis?
Before using the Libby app for free e-books, you must secure a library card and account from your public library. This is easy and free and will let you be able to borrow e-books as well as physical books and, in some cases, video games. Once you have a library card, you are ready to download the Libby app.
You have obtained a library card, have login information, and have downloaded the Libby app. Now what?
Here are the steps to perform in order to use Libby on Kindle Oasis:
The Libby app is available both in the App Store for Apple and in the Play Store for Google and Android devices. This will allow you to search for and borrow books on just about any device you use. The only problem you will experience is that there is no browser-based version of Libby to explore.
Alternatives to Libby
The only other real alternative to Libby for free books on your Kindle is called Project Gutenberg. This project provides free (in the public domain) e-books for you to download for your Kindle. The big problem here is that you have to “side load” the e-books, which is more challenging than just having Libby electronically transfer the book to your Kindle for you. Again, these books are public domain books, so they’re quite a few years old and might not be formatted perfectly for your Oasis.
Conclusion
The Kindle Oasis is a serious e-book reader for serious readers. Libby gives you the chance to read all of the latest e-book titles for free on your Oasis with a public library card. You may have to wait a little bit for hot new titles, but Libby could save you a great deal of money if you read several e-books every year.
