Instantly access hundreds of magazine titles digitally—on your smartphone, tablet, or computer—with your Ann Arbor District Library card and Libby. View popular titles like The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, The Economist, Highlights, Vanity Fair, Good Housekeeping, Outside, Cook's Illustrated, National Geographic, and more.
How to Read Magazines on Your Phone or Tablet
1) Have your library card number ready. You can find it on your physical card or on your My Account page on aadl.org. If you don't have a library card or your card has expired, you can sign up or renew online.
2) Download the Libby app from the Apple App store or from Google Play.
3) Open the Libby app and find AADL through name, city, or zip (it will be listed as part of the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services).
4) Tap Choose a Location and select the Ann Arbor District Library from the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services list.
5) Enter your library card number, and tap sign in.
6) To browse all magazines, tap the library card icon on the menu at the bottom of the screen, then select Magazines from the list.
7) To search for specific magazines by title, tap the magnifying glass icon on the menu at the bottom of the screen.
How to Read Magazines on Your Computer
1) Have your library card number ready. You can find it on your physical card or on your My Account page on aadl.org. If you don't have a library card or your card has expired, you can sign up or renew online.
2) Visit the Libby website.
3) Find AADL through name, city, or zip (it will be listed as part of the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services)
4) Click Choose a Location and select the Ann Arbor District Library from the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services list.
5) Enter your library card number, and click sign in.
6) To browse all magazines, click the library card icon on the menu at the bottom of the screen, then select Magazines from the list.
7) To search for specific magazines by title, click the magnifying glass icon on the menu at the bottom of the screen.
Having difficulty? Please contact us and we'll help you figure out how to get what you're looking for.
