Borrowing

Folder for articles about borrowing eBooks

Resetting the borrowing period
Note: Your new lending period only applies to future checkouts, not titles already checked out. You can choose a default borrowing period of 7, 14, or 21 d...
Thu, Sep 7, 2023 at 3:51 PM
Setting up the Libby App (Apple)
Supported models:   iPhones and iPads with iOS version 10 or higher.   1.    You need your Library card number and PIN.  If you don’t have a card, you can...
Thu, Sep 7, 2023 at 3:54 PM
eBook Due Dates
OverDrive borrowing parameters have a default loan period of 14 days. However, borrowers now have the option to switch to 7 or 21 days during the borrowing ...
Tue, Sep 19, 2023 at 5:37 PM
Borrowing eBooks on Kindle Device
Unfortunately, Kindle eReaders do not support the use of OverDrive eBooks on Kindles in Canada. This is a feature only available for US libraries.
Fri, Sep 22, 2023 at 10:39 AM
Partner Library Borrowing - Burlington, Kingston Frontenac, London, Mississauga & Ottawa
With your Hamilton Public Library card, you can now borrow eBooks from the OverDrive digital collections at Burlington Public Library, Kingston Frontenac Pu...
Tue, Sep 19, 2023 at 6:08 PM
Borrowing Magazines
Starting Jan 29, 2021, all magazines on RBdigital are moving to Overdrive and Libby.  Unlimited access to all magazines, including the Economist. Up to...
Tue, Sep 19, 2023 at 4:59 PM
Borrowing eBooks on Kobo eReaders
Newer Kobo eReaders With a Kobo Libra H2O, Forma, Aura ONE, Aura H2O Edition 2, Aura Edition 2, or Clara HD, you can borrow and read eBooks directly on the...
Tue, Sep 26, 2023 at 7:10 PM
Setting Up Libby Apps for Partner Libraries
You can use your HPL library card to borrow digital titles from these partner libraries:  Burlington Public Library Kingston Frontenac Public Library Lo...
Thu, Sep 12, 2024 at 12:28 PM
Suspending a hold on an eBook or eAudiobook
Suspending a hold lets you continue moving up a title's wait list without the title becoming available to you. If you reach first place on the wait list...
Thu, Sep 12, 2024 at 12:34 PM
Setting up the Libby App (Android)
Supported models:  Devices with Android version 4.4 or newer (Common manufacturers include Google, Samsung, Motorola, Huawei, Asus, Amazon Fire). You ne...
Tue, Sep 19, 2023 at 6:19 PM