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Use Libby to Read Books from your Public Library
April 12, 2021 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Online via Zoom
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Class Description
This workshop will present the Libby app as the one stop solution for reading ebooks that you borrow from your local public library. This workshop’s topics will include:
What is Libby?
Does your local library use OverDrive/Libby?
Installing the FREE Libby App from the AppStore
Using your Library Card.
Finding a Book, Audiobook or Magazine
Managing your holds and loans
Reading a Book or Magazine
Listening to an audiobook
And best of all, this is FREE!
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Download Class Handouts/Slides
You can download the class handout/slides from the link below. If you prefer, you can optionally print the slides for your reference during class.
Additional Information
Additional Information and Resources from OverDrive
Online Libby App – libbyapp.com
Senior Tech Club Recipes and Nuggets on our learning platforms:
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412 Find Free or Affordable Books for iBooks 
410 Reading Books with the Books App 
413 Read Books with the Kindle App
This recipe will show you how to install and use the Kindle app on your iPhone or iPad.
414 Use Libby to Read Books from your Library 
N50 Read Classic Books for FREE with the Gutenberg Project
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