How to borrow E-books and Audio books from the CPL

Two ways to borrow E BOOKS and Audio books from Calgary Public Library

Do you have your own cell phone or tablet 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

1. Download the Libby app to your device

2. Add a Library -- type in Calgary and click on Calgary Public Library

3. Add a Card

   • Card Number : your educbe email ID (ex. janed47, johnd23)

   • Pin Number : 1234567

4. Search or browse and Borrow ebooks and audiobooks!

On a Shared Device

1. Go to Calgary Public Library at https://calgarylibrary.ca/

2. Click on the horizontal menu lines in the top left hand corner

3. Click on Digital Library under Read, Learn, and Explore

4. Click on See A-Z list of Digital Resources

5. Scroll down and Click on OverDrive eBooks & eAudiobooks

6. Scroll down and Click on Access OverDrive

7. Click on Sign In

   • Card Number : your educbe email ID (ex. janed47, johnd23)

   • Pin Number : 1234567

8. Bookmark this page!

9. 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 circular picture of 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 to 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 Manage Loan and then Return Early

  • People waiting to borrow that book appreciate when you do this!