Once you have checked out the eBook on the service's website, you can select from multiple viewing options, including reading the eBook directly in your web browser or downloading the eBook for offline use.

You need to log in to the eBook service's website using your library card number and PIN.

If the eBook is available, click the link to exit the Library's website (see blue arrow in screenshot below) and open the selected eBook service.

Search our catalog and find the eBook you would like to check out.

How to check out an eBook using our website: Your library card gives you free access to three eBook services: Overdrive, Hoopla, and Freading. You can also access Libby online at how to borrow an eBook from the Library on your computer or mobile device. You don’t have to return them-they automatically expire at the end of the loan period.

You can choose your default lending periods under your account settings, from 7 days to 21 days.

You can place up to 10 holds on downloadable titles at a time.

You can borrow up to 20 downloadable titles combined (across OverDrive and Libby combined).

You may also search, borrow, or place a hold on eBooks through the main library catalog at. Select Library at the bottom of the screen to continue browsing for titles.

Tap the cover image, then Send to Device to send a book to Kindle.

Tap Open book or Open audiobook to start reading or listening to a title.

When prompted, sign in with your barcode and PIN.īorrowed titles appear on your Shelf and download to the app automatically when you're connected to Wi-Fi, so you can read them when you're offline.

Browse our library's collection and borrow a title.

You can search by library name, city, or zip code.

Open Libby and select “Find My Library” to add Brooklyn Public Library.

Install the Libby app from your device's app store: Apple App Store (iOS) and Google Play Store (Android).

Start using Libby by following these steps: Libby lets you download ebooks and audiobooks directly to your mobile device or send them to your Kindle reader.

Libby library online