Can You Read Library Books on Your Laptop? A Guide to Digital Lending

Learn how to access and read library books on your laptop with digital lending services like OverDrive and Libby.

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Yes, you can read library books on your laptop using digital lending services offered by libraries. Services like OverDrive and Libby allow you to borrow and read e-books and audiobooks from your library’s digital collection. Simply sign up with your library card, download the appropriate app or use the web version, and start reading.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What digital lending services can I use to read library books? You can use services like OverDrive and Libby to read library books on your laptop.
  2. Do I need a library card to access e-books? Yes, you need to sign up with your library card to borrow e-books and audiobooks from your library's digital collection.
  3. Can I read audiobooks on my laptop from the library? Yes, both OverDrive and Libby offer access to audiobooks in addition to e-books that can be read on your laptop.
  4. Is there a specific app required to read library books? You can use the OverDrive or Libby app or access the services through their web versions to read library books.

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