How to Check Out eBooks & Audio Books Using Libby or Overdrive



How to Check Out eBooks & Audio Books

From the Calgary Public Library (CPL)

Libby App or Overdrive


There are two ways to check out Digital content from the CPL:

Do you have your own cell phone or table that you do not share with others?

  • If YES, see ON YOUR PERSONAL DEVICE
  • If NO, see ON A SHARED DEVICE

ON YOUR PERSONAL DEVICE

  • Download the Libby app to your device
  • Add a Library -- type in Calgary and click on Calgary Public Library
  • Add a Card
    • Card Number : your educbe email ID (ex. janed47, johnd23)
    • Pin Number : 1234567
  • Search or browse and Borrow ebooks and audiobooks!

ON A SHARED DEVICE

  • Click on the horizontal menu lines in the top left hand corner
  • Click on Digital Library under Read, Learn, and Explore
  • Scroll down and Click on OverDrive eBooks & eAudiobooks
  • Scroll down and Click on Access OverDrive
  • Click on Sign In
    • Card Number : your educbe email ID (ex. janed47, johnd23)
    • Pin Number : 1234567
  • Bookmark this page!
  • Search or browse and Borrow ebooks and audiobooks!

Main Screen Navigation

Across the bottom of Libby...
  • Click on Library to search, browse and borrow books
  • Click on the the circular picture of the book cover to continue reading (or listening)
  • Click on Shelf to see your Loans, Holds and Reading Now shelves

Placing a Book on Hold

  • If you place a book on hold it will go on your Holds Shelf
  • You will get a notification on your Reading Now Shelf when it is available to borrow
  • Check regularly if you are waiting for a book
  • Look at your Holds Shelf to see how long your wait will be

Returning a Book When You Are Finished

  • All eBooks and audio books will be returned automatically at the end of their loan period
  • You may Renew an item if there are no holds on that title.
  • To return a book early, click on Manage Loan, and then return early.
  • People waiting to borrow that book appreciate when you do this!

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