How do I borrow ebooks from the Winnipeg Library?

How do I borrow ebooks from the Winnipeg Library?

Step-by-step instructions

1. Visit the app store for your device and install the Libby app. Open the app and follow the prompts to connect Libby to your library card.
2. Browse the library collection.
3. Borrow a title or place a hold.

How do I renew my Winnipeg library card?

To renew your card, please visit one of our 20 branch locations. If you have concerns about visiting a library in person to renew your card, please call one of our branches or email us via our online Ask Us! service to discuss options.

Can I get a Winnipeg library card online?

Online memberships are valid for one (1) year. To start borrowing physical materials (books, DVDs, etc.), call any branch and ask for information on how to change your new temporary membership to a full membership. Online memberships are available for residents of Winnipeg only.

Can I return books to the Winnipeg Library?

Returning borrowed items Returns are accepted at all branch book return chutes 24/7. Materials can also be returned at in-branch check-in counters at all locations.

Where can I buy library books online?

You can buy ebooks from Amazon, Apple, Google, and other digital retailers, but why buy when you can borrow them from your local library? If your library is signed up with Libby, OverDrive, or Hoopla, you can browse, borrow, and read books directly through the app.

What is a campaign code for library?

TPL2020
All you need to get started is the campaign code, “TPL2020”; a cellphone with the area codes 416, 647, or 347 that can receive text messages; a computer with an internet connection, or a smartphone or tablet with one of OverDrive’s e-reading apps, Libby or OverDrive.

Can I renew my Winnipeg library card online?

You can extend the due date of your items through any of the following methods: Using the WPL Mobile app: Install the WPL Mobile app, free to download through your device’s app store. Select My Account on the app and log in with your library card number and PIN.

Can you still get library books?

Can I still borrow books? Yes! Libraries allow patrons to borrow e-books or audiobooks through online systems or applications you can download to your smartphone. Visit your local library’s website for more information.

Is the library open Winnipeg?

All Winnipeg Public Library Branches now open for in-person browsing and more. Thank you for your patience! Libraries are now open for limited in-person services at all locations. Please explore this guide for more information.

How long can I keep my library books?

Circulating books are the most common — these books may leave the library and be checked out for up to three (3) weeks. They may also be renewed twice for three (3) weeks each, as long as no one else is waiting for the book. This means that, in total, a book could be checked out for up to nine (9) weeks.