Should I buy the Kobo Libra Colour for library books?

Yes — the Kobo Libra Colour is a strong choice if you borrow library books often, especially if your library supports OverDrive/Libby for Kobo.

What makes it appealing is that Kobo e-readers have built-in support for borrowing library books through OverDrive in many regions, so you can usually find and borrow books from the device itself rather than relying on a separate app. That makes the Libra Colour particularly convenient for library-heavy readers.

A few important caveats:

• Library availability depends on your specific library system and the titles it licenses.
• Popular books can still have wait times.
• If you mainly read standard novels, the color screen is nice but not necessary; it helps more for covers, comics/graphic novels, children’s books, and highlights.
• If you don’t care about color, a monochrome Kobo may give you a slightly simpler black-and-white reading experience.

So: buy it if library borrowing is a big part of how you read, and especially if you want a Kobo with built-in library support. If you want to be sure it fits your local borrowing setup, check your library’s OverDrive/Libby compatibility first, since exact availability can vary by region and library.