The Public Libraries of Suffolk County recently announced that it reached a record-breaking four million digital book checkouts on Livebrary.com in 2025. This important milestone is indicative of the popularity of ebooks, audiobooks, and other digital media among library patrons in Suffolk County, and the reach public libraries have within the communities they serve. Suffolk County readers check out over 11,000 digital items per day, on average, from the digital branch of Suffolk County’s 56 public libraries.
The Public Libraries of Suffolk County and Livebrary.com have been providing readers 24/7 access to ebooks and audiobooks since 2010 via OverDrive and, later, its Libby reading app. Since its launch, Livebrary.com has seen over 31 million checkouts of various digital media, including ebooks and audiobooks. Livebrary’s large digital collection is maintained and updated daily and includes over one hundred thousand unique popular titles for patrons to choose from. It serves readers of all ages and interests, and usage has only grown year over year.
“The Public Libraries of Suffolk County are excited to see readers across Suffolk County using Livebrary.com and checking out digital media like ebooks and audiobooks at such a high rate. Suffolk County library patrons understand how valuable their libraries are and what an incredible opportunity it is to have access to a vast collection of digital media at their fingertips,” said Kevin Verbesey, Director of the Suffolk Cooperative Library System.
The title Livebrary readers borrowed most in 2025 was Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry. The most popular genre, romance, is part of a rapidly growing catalog that also includes thriller, mystery, fantasy, children, young adult, and more.
The top 5 ebook titles borrowed through Livebrary’s digital collection in 2025:
1. Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
2. The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
3. The Wedding People: A Novel by Alison Espach
4. The God of the Woods: A Novel by Liz Moore
5. All Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
The top 5 audiobook titles borrowed through Livebrary’s digital collection in 2025:
1. Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
2. Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
3. The Wedding People: A Novel by Alison Espach
4. Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
5. The Women by Kristin Hannah
Download the Libby app or visit Livebrary.com to get started borrowing ebooks, audiobooks, and more anytime, anywhere.
Readers in Suffolk County only need a valid library card from one of the 56 member libraries to access digital books from Livebrary’s OverDrive-powered digital collection.
About Livebrary
Livebrary is the public-facing and digital branch for Suffolk County’s public libraries’ electronic and online shared services. Livebrary as well as the library system for Suffolk County’s fifty-six public libraries. Ebook and audiobook collections, digital magazine collections, electronic databases, historic newspapers, homework help/student support services, and more.
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