Libby’s AI feature, called “Inspire Me,” is a generative AI-driven, opt-in discovery tool designed to help users find books and audiobooks from their local library. It uses user-selected prompts (e.g., “fast-paced mystery”) or existing tags to suggest five titles, focusing on items that are available to borrow immediately.

Key features of the “Inspire Me” AI tool:
Contextual Recommendations: The AI analyzes your library’s digital collection to provide personalized suggestions, explaining why each title fits your chosen “inspiration”.

Instant Availability: The tool prioritizes titles that are ready to check out, helping users avoid long waitlists.

Privacy-Focused: The AI does not receive personal details, user data, or full tag descriptions; it only uses the titles within your tags to generate recommendations.

Optional Usage: The feature is optional, allowing users to choose whether to engage with the AI to find new reads.
This tool was introduced in late 2025 as a way to enhance discovery, aimed at supplementing, not replacing, the curated, human-selected collections of local libraries.