diff --git a/src/components/Library/Library.jsx b/src/components/Library/Library.jsx
index a290803..eda5810 100644
--- a/src/components/Library/Library.jsx
+++ b/src/components/Library/Library.jsx
@@ -419,7 +419,7 @@ export default function Library({ filter, setFilter }) {
     //remove the empty dependency array
     useEffect(() => {
         fetchBooksFromDB();
-    });
+    }, []);
 
     // open hidden content when ellipsis icon is clicked
     const handleShowMore = (index) => {