eBooks with Libby
Come and discover your digital library using the Libby App on your smartphone or tablet. You can choose from a large range of eBooks and eAudiobooks and enjoy them anywhere, anytime.
Who is this course for?
This Tech Savvy Seniors course is for people aged 60+ who want to learn about using the Libby App on their smartphone or tablet. A general understanding of your smartphone or tablet is required to participate in this course.
For those that don’t yet have the level of knowledge required to get the most out of this course, Light Regional Public Library Service also offers beginner classes for learning about your Android Tablets (classes for iPads will be offered in the future).
What will you learn?
During this workshop, you’ll learn –
- What an eBook is
- What an e-audiobook is
- Apps for eBooks
- Using Online Help
- Installing the Libby App
- Using the Libby App
- Searching for a title
- Borrowing titles
- Reading and accessing your eBooks
- Placing Holds
- Accessing e-audiobooks
- Understanding streaming and downloading
Prerequisites
You’ll need to bring along your fully charged iPhone or iPad, or Android smartphone or tablet. You’ll also need to have details of all user accounts for your device (usernames and passwords).
The latest course schedule is available on our online booking page.