A large selection of eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines free with your library card.
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Get started
To get started, use the OverDrive website or download the Libby app and sign in with your library card number and PIN.
Search for eBooks, audiobooks and magazines on either the website or the app.
Loan period: 14 days
- Items return on their own.
Maximum number of checkouts: 10
Maximum number of holds (reservations)*: 10
* Magazines do not count against your 10-loan limit and can be borrowed for up to 21 days.
Availability
The OverDrive website is available through most browsers. The Libby app offers additional features.
Getting started with the Libby app (iOS and Android)
Libby also supports audiobook playback through:
Using eReaders with OverDrive/Libby
Accessibility
Most eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines can have their settings adjusted. Learn more about the accessible features in the Libby app, and OverDrive’s Accessibility Statement. OpenDyslexic font is available for most eBooks.
Reciprocal lending
Use your KFPL card number and PIN to explore the digital shelves at other libraries:
- Burlington Public Library
- Hamilton Public Library
- London Public Library
- Milton Public Library
- Mississauga Library
- Ottawa Public Library
- Log into kfpl.overdrive.com.
- Find the Partner Libraries menu.
- Choose one of the libraries on the list, then browse their collections. You will need to sign in with your KFPL card and PIN before you can borrow materials.
Add each partner library separately by following these steps:
- Tap the Menu icon.
- Choose Add Library.
- Search for one of our partner libraries.
- Select the library that matches your search.
- Choose Sign in with my card.
- Under Partner Libraries, choose Kingston Frontenac Public Library.
Follow the prompts and enter your KFPL card number and PIN.
Additional help articles for Libby
- Borrowing a title
- Returning a title
- Renew a title
- Note: If the are other holds on an item, it cannot be renewed.
- Holds
- Note: After the notification, you have 3 days to borrow or cancel the hold.
- Managing Notifications
- Recommend a title purchase
- Related article: Sharing interest in titles not offered by your library
- Skip-the-line titles
- Smart tags
- Subscribing to magazines
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