Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, & magazines!

Posted on: August 1, 2024 | Category: Uncategorized

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Libby by OverDrive provides access to popular and bestselling ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines. The collection includes Kindle Books and thousands of titles for adults, teens, and children. Titles are automatically returned at the end of the loan period, and there are no late fees.

To get started:

  1.  Download the Libby app on your mobile device or PC/laptop:
    •  Apple App Store (iOS)
    •  Google Play (Android)
    •  Amazon Appstore (Fire tablets)
    •  Mac, Windows, and Chromebooks
  2.  In Libby, select SEARCH FOR A LIBRARY. Next, under LIBRARY NAME, type and select Hawaii State Public Library System.
  3.  Select SIGN IN WITH MY CARD and provide your ten-digit card number and PIN (last four digits of your phone number).
  4.  Browse the Libby collection, borrow an ebook or audiobook, or open a magazine.

For more information on how to use Libby, watch a video tutorial or contact your local library.

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