Public Libraries
A Free Reading Companion for Your Patrons
Leaf is a free reading tracker that helps library patrons make the most of every borrowed book. Patrons add the book, set the return date, and Leaf tells them how many pages to read each day. No account required, no data collected, completely private. Here is why public libraries recommend it.
Recommend Leaf to your patrons
Free, private, and works offline. A reading app patrons keep coming back to.
Free for every patron
No cost, no subscription, no sign-up required.
Completely private
No data collected, no account, no tracking.
14 languages
Works in the language of every patron.
Help patrons finish borrowed books before the return date
The most common pattern in every library is a book returned with a bookmark fifty pages in. Patrons borrow with good intentions and return unfinished because nothing helped them pace themselves through the loan period. Leaf solves exactly this: the patron adds the book, enters the return date, and immediately sees a daily page target. Seventeen pages today. Twenty-three pages tomorrow after a missed day. The math is automatic and always current.
Build a reading culture in your community
Leaf builds daily reading habits through streaks, milestones, and quiet progress tracking. A patron who uses Leaf to track one library book often returns for more. The streak mechanics that help individual readers also help community reading: a patron who has maintained a thirty-day reading streak is a patron who visits the library every month. Leaf is not a program that requires administration. It is a personal tool that grows reading habits consistently.
Free, no account required, and completely private
Libraries care about patron privacy. Leaf is designed with privacy at its core. No account is required to use any feature. All reading data is stored locally on the patron's device. Leaf does not collect, sell, or share any personal information. There is no sign-in flow, no profile, and no social features. You can recommend Leaf to any patron without concern for their data.
Available in 14 languages for diverse communities
Public libraries serve diverse communities. Leaf is available in English, French, German, Spanish (Latin America and Spain), Portuguese (Portugal and Brazil), Italian, Polish, Russian, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. Patrons use the app in their preferred language from day one. All features are available in every language.
Works offline, anywhere in the library
Patrons do not need Wi-Fi to use Leaf. All reading progress, deadlines, and statistics are stored on the device. A patron who reads in the library, on public transport, or at home without reliable internet has exactly the same experience as one with a fast connection. The app is fully functional wherever the reader is.
How to recommend Leaf in your library
Recommending Leaf costs nothing and requires no administration. You can mention it at the desk when a patron borrows a book with a short loan period. You can place a small card near the borrowing counter with a QR code linking to the app. Include it in a library newsletter or on your website alongside other digital resources. Leaf is on the App Store for iPhone and iPad, and on Google Play for Android. No library license, no partnership, no form to fill in.
Patron-facing page
Share the Library Borrower feature page directly with your patrons so they can see how Leaf helps them track borrowed books.
Frequently asked questions
Is Leaf free for our patrons?
Yes. The full app is free, including all reading tracking features, streaks, goals, and statistics. No subscription is required. Leaf Pro adds optional cloud sync across devices, but it is not needed for library book tracking.
Does Leaf require an account or collect patron data?
No. Leaf requires no account. All reading data is stored locally on the patron's device. Leaf does not collect, store, or share any personal data. There is no login, no profile, and no information sent to a server unless the patron explicitly enables optional cloud sync.
Can Leaf track borrowed books specifically?
Yes. When a patron adds a library book, they choose deadline mode and enter the return date. Leaf calculates how many pages they need to read each day to finish before the book is due. If they fall behind, Leaf recalculates automatically.
Is Leaf available in multiple languages?
Yes. Leaf is available in 14 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Polish, Russian, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. The app language matches the device language automatically.
How can we promote Leaf in our library?
The simplest approach is to mention it verbally when handing over a book with a short loan period. You can print a small card with a QR code to the App Store or Google Play listing, include a mention in a library newsletter, or add it alongside other digital resource recommendations. No library license or formal partnership is needed.