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How to Use the Libby App
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Download the Libby app, search for your library, then provide your library card number and PIN. When you find an item you want to check out, tap the book's cover, then tap Borrow or Place Hold. Tap Shelf to see books and the current status of items you've borrowed. This article explains how to use Libby, the app that ties to your local library where you can borrow digital books and audiobooks. How to Create a Libby Account
You get the most use out of the Libby app if you link it to your local library. This requires you to have a library card and accompanying PIN number, so if you don't have a current card, pay a visit to your library before getting started. Download the Libby app from Google Play or the App Store. Libby walks you through setting up your account. Select Yes when asked, "Do you have a library card?" You have options to search for your library, but the fastest way is to enter your ZIP code. Select I'll Search For A Library. Enter your ZIP code, the library name, or your city in the search field. You can also opt to look for nearby libraries on a map. Select your library. Select Enter Library Account Details. Enter your library card number in the Card Number field and select Next. Enter your PIN and select Sign In. Registering your library card requires the card number and associated PIN. Your library often sets your PIN as the last four digits of your phone number, but you can call the library or go in person to verify it. After you successfully enter your library card number and PIN, you are assigned a Libby digital library card. Select Next to access your library's collection of digital materials. How to Check Out Materials Using the Libby App
Libby contains your library's collection of digital and audio books. You can search here just as you would using a computer at a library, including searching for authors, titles, or browsing genres. You can explore and browse the entire collection or search for a specific book. After you locate what you want to check out, you have two options: Hold or Borrow. These steps walk you through these processes. Select Search For A Book at the top of the home screen to search the library or use the main menu to browse available materials. When you find an item to check out, tap the book's cover and then tap Borrow. Libby items are limited to a 14-day check-out period, so don't wait too long to read that new book. Tap Borrow! in the screen that opens with your library card. The book then shows you've borrowed it for 14 days. Tap Open Book to begin reading. You can also tap Keep Browsing to look for other items or tap Go To Shelf to see what you have currently checked out. Tap Shelf to see items you've loaned, ones you're holding, and the current status of items you've borrowed. Just like your library, Libby might not have your book right now. To get in line, tap Place Hold on the book or audiobook screen. Enter your email address in the Send Hold Notice To field so that Libby can alert you when your book becomes available and tap Place Hold! Libby has a limit to the number of loans and holds you can have at one time. It is displayed before you hold or check out an item. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire 21 Best Places to Get Free Kindle Books (October 2022) How to Get Free eBooks: A Step-by-Step Guide 16 Best Free Audio Book Websites (October 2022) How to Use the Kindle Cloud Reader 13 Best Ways to Get Free Books Online and Offline How to Use the Kindle App for Mac 10 Best Sites for Book Lovers How to Use Parental Controls on Kindle How to Use Two Step Verification (2FA) in WhatsApp How to Share Kindle Books Amazon Kindle Library: 3 Ways to Borrow Kindle Books How to Avoid Credit Card Skimmers How to Use a Kindle Paperwhite What Is Amazon Prime? How to Make a Book Cover Your Kindle Screensaver How to Delete Books from iBooks—Now Apple Books Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies