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Library Extension and Speechify

The expansion of e-books and online libraries has made books more accessible than ever. Thanks to Library Extension, you can find almost any e-book that crosses your mind online.

What is the Library Extension Google Chrome extension?

Library Extension is a Google Chrome extension that lets users browse online bookstore sites and see if a specific book is available in their local libraries. Besides Google Chrome, this handy browser extension is available as an add-on for Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Edge browsers. This extension is a perfect addition to websites like Amazon and Goodreads. Once installed, the extension will insert an additional widget on your browsing page. The widget will display information about the availability of the desired book in detail. The information includes:

  • The number of audiobook copies, marked by a headphones emoji
  • The number of paper copies, marked by a book emoji
  • The number of e-book copies, marked by a smartphone emoji

However, keep in mind that some libraries only provide only e-book copies.

How Library Extension helps you save time and find great books

Library Extension essentially turns a web page like Amazon into a personal library filled with free e-books. Like the books, the extension is also free to use. Besides saving you money, this extension will save you time. Since all results are conveniently in one place, there’s no need to browse dozens of catalogs until you find the desired book. Other notable benefits of using Library Extension include:

  • Using the extension doesn’t require creating an account.
  • The extension is simple and easy to use.
  • It supports nearly 5,000 libraries and library systems.

FAQ

Is the Speechify Chrome extension free?

Like other versions of Speechify TTS software, a free version of the Google Chrome extension is available on speechify.com.

Can you get Speechify for free?

You can download Speechify for free and try out the incredible features of this TTS program.

How do I listen to a PDF with Speechify?

There are two ways to listen to PDF files with Speechify. If you open the file in Google Chrome, you can listen to it using the Speechify browser extension. Alternatively, you can import a downloaded PDF into the Speechify app and press Play.

How do you use Speechify extension?

After installing the Speechify browser extension, you’ll see an icon that looks like a blue square with an audio wave inside it. To use the extension, simply highlight the text you want to listen to and click on the Speechify extension icon.

What are the benefits of the Speechify extension?

The Speechify extension provides the fastest way of converting text into sound. In addition, you can listen to any web page and change the reading speed.

Cliff Weitzman

Cliff Weitzman

Cliff Weitzman is a dyslexia advocate and the CEO and founder of Speechify, the #1 text-to-speech app in the world, totaling over 100,000 5-star reviews and ranking first place in the App Store for the News & Magazines category. In 2017, Weitzman was named to the Forbes 30 under 30 list for his work making the internet more accessible to people with learning disabilities. Cliff Weitzman has been featured in EdSurge, Inc., PC Mag, Entrepreneur, Mashable, among other leading outlets.