Quick take
Select a Libby library by the titles, narrators, languages, and waiting times you want.
The snapshot counts below provide a consistent way to compare collection size alongside the current Jaideepass card prices.
Compare eight Libby cards for OverDrive audiobooks
OverDrive Listen counts place Brooklyn and NYPL at the top of this list for audiobook breadth. The figures below keep the comparison focused on audio rather than total ebook catalog size.
- Brooklyn — about 123,000 audiobook listings; $59.90 for at least 12 months
- NYPL — about 118,000; $49.90 for at least 12 months
- Auckland — about 88,000; $29.90 for at least 12 months
- Seattle — about 84,000; $59.90 for at least 12 months
- Toronto — about 70,000; $49.90 for at least 12 months
- Queens — about 28,000; $39.90 for at least 12 months
- The Libraries Consortium (UK) — about 25,000; $39.90 for at least 12 months
- Hamilton — about 23,000 in an older indexed snapshot; $39.90 for at least 12 months
Which card offers the strongest starting value?
Auckland is the budget starting point. Its $29.90 Jaideepass card pairs the lowest price in this set with a substantial audiobook catalog, making it the clearest low-cost choice when its collection fits your list.
NYPL and Brooklyn are breadth picks. Their public audio snapshots were the largest in this comparison. NYPL costs $49.90 through Jaideepass, while Brooklyn costs $59.90; choose the library that carries your target editions.
Toronto, Queens, Hamilton, and the UK Consortium are secondary options with lower counts. Their value is highest when they add titles your current card does not provide.
Which libraries help you find something without waiting?
Auckland's Audiobook Club collection includes selected fiction and nonfiction that the library says will remain available until early April 2027.
Seattle's Always Available Audio collection lists around 300 audiobooks to browse while a separate hold is pending. The label applies to that selected collection, not every Seattle audiobook.
NYPL's Listen Now selection highlights popular audiobooks described as having no waiting lists when the listing was published. Hamilton also provides an Available now audiobook collection.
Together, these four collections provide immediate browsing choices alongside the broader catalogs.
Choose a Jaideepass Libby card for 12+ months
Once you know which catalog fits your listening list, select that library on the Jaideepass Libby product page. Card options start at $29.90, each is dedicated rather than shared, and the card number and password are delivered to your order email.
The service is for Libby use, not a separate Libby subscription. Every option is covered for at least 12 months from delivery, so you can choose by collection and price without arranging a new card each month. Libby lets you add multiple library cards to browse different collections and improve your chances of finding a title.
- Choose Auckland for the lowest starting price
- Choose NYPL or Brooklyn when their catalog has more of your target audiobooks
- Choose a selected available-now collection when avoiding a wait matters most
FAQ
Do I need the old OverDrive app to listen? +
No. Use Libby for the supported library-reading app experience. The legacy OverDrive app has been discontinued, while OverDrive library websites and catalog services continue. Read the official app retirement notice.
Do borrowed audiobooks stay in my account permanently? +
No. They are loans that return automatically on their due date, including titles downloaded for offline use. Read Libby's borrowing guidance.
Do two library cards combine their borrowing limits? +
No. Each library sets its own loan and hold limits; multiple cards do not create one pooled allowance. Libby explains borrowing limits.
Can I export Libby audiobooks to an MP3 player? +
No. Libby does not support transferring audiobooks to MP3 players or iPods; listen on a supported mobile device or through the web app. See Libby's MP3-player guidance.
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