Libby (eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines & eComics)

Get lost in a world of reading with Libby!

Libby is the perfect place to enjoy eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eComics. Browse a wide range of titles, save your favourites, and dive into a relaxing reading experience enhanced with great accessibility options.

Features

  • eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eComics in one place
  • Adjustable text size and zoom
  • Sleep timer and adjustable playback speed
  • Create multiple reading lists
  • You can listen to your audiobooks in the car with Libby available on Android Auto and Apple Carplay
  • Friendly, easy to use interface
  • Download your content for offline reading
  • Supports multiple devices

 

Libby App

  1. Download the Libby app from the App Store or Google Play.
  2. Search for Burwood Library.
  3. Log in with your library card and PIN.
  4. Browse eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines or eComics.
  5. Tap Borrow to check out a title or reserve if it’s not currently available
  6. Enjoy instantly or download for later.

Not yet a member?

You can sign up instantly online for digital access. 

Libby on the Web

  1. Visit the Libby website.
  2. Log in with your library card.
  3. Browse and borrow.
  4. Read right in your browser.

Not yet a member?

You can sign up instantly online for digital access.

Libby on a Kobo reader

  1. On your Kobo, go to your home screen and tap More at the bottom of the screen.
  2. Tap Settings.
  3. Tap Overdrive
  4. Tap Get Started.
  5. Tap Sign in to OverDrive to find your library and sign in with your library card
  6. Under "Find a public library', enter the name of your library.
  7. Follow the onscreen steps to log in to your account.
  8. Once signed in, tap Yes to connect your library account to your Kobo account.

 After you've signed in to your library, you can borrow books on your eReader.

  1. Go to your Home screen.
  2. Tap Discover button
  3. Search for the book that you'd like to borrow.
  4. Tap on the book title or cover that you'd like to borrow.
  5. Tap the Three dots menu icon More icon.
  6. Tap Borrow with OverDrive.

Not yet a member?

Sign up online for instant digital access

Navigating the Libby app

How many items can I borrow?

You may borrow 10 eBooks or eAudiobooks per month. eMagazines do not count against your monthly limit.

How long can I keep my loans?

Items are borrowed for 14 days. You can renew or reborrow them if there are no holds on the books. There are also sometimes “skip the line” copies that you can access, which are only available for 7 days.

Does borrowing magazines affect my eBook limits?

No. Magazine borrowing is separate.

Can I renew a title?

Yes — renewals are available if no one else is waiting.

Is there a waiting list for popular titles?

Some titles may have holds — place a reservation and you’ll be notified when it’s ready.

Does it cost anything to use?

No — it’s free with your Burwood Library membership.

The book I wanted isn’t on Libby, can you help?
Libby allows you to click “notify me” for titles that the library has not yet purchased. Click notify me to suggest a purchase for the library. You can also check the library catalogue to see if the book is available on our other apps.

Help! I can’t log in!

If your library registration is expired, or you have overdue books on your account, you may have trouble logging in. If you need help accessing your account get in touch with the library on 9911 9999 or you can email the Digital Experience team at DigitalExpPrograms@burwood.nsw.gov.au

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