Help with Digital Content

Getting Started with eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines

Here's a quick overview. See below for more details about accessing different types of content on your device.

To get started:

  1. Download and install the Libby app or go to our Libby website.
  2. Sign in with your Library card number and PIN/password.
  3. Check out from Libby or the catalog, then read or listen!

  
Checkout and renewal basics:

  • Check out up to 10 titles at a time in any combination of eBooks and eAudiobooks.
  • Access unlimited eMagazines, and subscribe to get notified about new issues.
  • Checkouts last 21 days and automatically expire on the due date.
  • Place holds on up to 30 titles that have waiting lists.
  • Return titles early to check out even more. (Optional.)
  • Renew just before the due date to keep longer, if no one is waiting.

 

eBooks on Libby

Step 1: Get a book! Browse, check out, place holds and manage your account in Libby or our Library catalog.

Step 2: Read! Based on how you want to read, check out titles that come in a compatible format. Learn how to read your eBooks with:

  • Libby app – iOS, Android, Fire
    Look for the Libby eBook or Read-Along formats.
     
  • Libby website – iOS, Android, Fire, Mac, PC, etc.
    Look for the Libby eBook or Read-Along formats.
     
  • Kindle e-readers – Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Oasis, etc.
    Look for the Kindle format.
     
  • Kindle app – Fire, iOS, Android, Mac and PC
    Look for the Kindle format.
     
  • Other e-readers – Nook, Kobo, etc. Requires Adobe Digital Editions on a Mac or PC.
    Look for an EPUB or PDF format.
     
  • Media Do browser reader – iOS, Android, Fire, Mac, PC, etc. Primarily for graphic novels.
    Look for the Media Do format.
     

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eAudiobooks on Libby

Step 1: Get an audiobook! Browse, check out, place holds and manage your account in Libby or our Library catalog. Look for the Libby audiobook format.

Step 2: Listen! Learn how to listen to your eAudiobooks with:

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eMagazines on Libby

Step 1: Get a magazine! Browse, access publications, subscribe and manage your account in Libby or our Library catalog. Look for the Libby magazine format.

Step 2: Read! Learn how to read your eMagazines with:

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