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Libby: Accessing eBooks & Audiobooks

This is an instructional guide for how to use the Libby app or website to access eBooks & audiobooks through Seymour Library.

Checking Out Books

Step 1: Click the search icon (🔍) and type in the title or author of the book you are looking for

Step 2: Click on the title you want to borrow and click the “Borrow” button.

Step 3: Click on the title you want to borrow and click the “Borrow” button.

Step 4: You will now be able to find the book by clicking on the stack of books icon at the bottom of the home page.

Step 5: To open the book select the “Read With” button

Step 6: Click “Libby - On this device” to read the book on whatever device you are using

All done: You have now opened the book in Libby.

Returning and Renewing

Step 1: Open Libby and click on the stack of books icon - this will take you to your loans shelf

Step 2: Next to the picture of the cover there will be an option that says “Manage Loans”

Step 3: After clicking the “Manage Loans” button, select “Return Early”

Step 4: To renew books, follow the same first steps but after clicking the “Manage Loans” button, select “Renew Loan.” The book will now be checked out for an additional seven days.