You can read about the details here from our eBooks vendor, OverDrive. We constantly monitor the waiting lists per title and buy more copies, as far as our budget allows. To find books that are available right now, you can browse "Available" categories in Libby, such as this list of popular but available books for adults.
We also have this special category called Skip the Line, where you can immediately borrow popular books which otherwise have very long waiting lists. You can borrow such special copies for 7 days. The list is ever-changing and exciting, and you can check it out here. See the full list and borrow them. We acquire unlimited copies of certain popular titles for a limited period, whenever opportunities arise. For updates, follow us at publiclibrarysg on our social media channels we're on Facebook , Instagram , Medium.
Just follow the steps in the video below. You can skip to if you are already familiar with what Libby is. If you've borrowed eBooks from Libby before, the steps are the same. See the full list of magazines available in Libby.
If you can't find the magazines you want in Libby, try PressReader click here for the guide. Good news! Magazines don't affect your eBook loan quota.
What's more, you can borrow unlimited magazines. We also have unlimited copies of every magazine - so you never need to wait for your turn to borrow.
Each magazine issue can be borrowed for 21 days. After that, feel free to borrow again if you still want it. PressReader offers both digital newspapers and magazines. Libby has magazines , but not newspapers. The magazine collection in the two apps overlap. Here are some titles found in Libby and not PressReader:. If Libby doesn't have the title you're looking for, try PressReader. Learn more about PressReader. You can view the latest list of "Skip the Line" titles here.
The list changes frequently, so check back often. Libby makes it easy to switch between library cards or between different libraries e. All your digital checkouts from different cards and libraries are on the same virtual shelf, so you need not switch between libraries or cards to read your books. If you can't download the app, you can use Libby in your web browser at libbyapp. Do note that in the browser mode, you cannot download the eBooks or audiobooks for offline use.
Kindle, Kobo, Nook or apps e. NLB will purchase eBooks in the best formats that are available in Singapore. Titles do not need to be available in Kobo format to be downloaded on a Kobo device. Read this article for a step-by-step guide on how to borrow ebooks on your Kobo device. Go to nlb. Sign in with your myLibrary username. Downloaded eBooks should open automatically in ADE.
You may need to accept a file-transfer prompt in your eReader in order to appear in ADE. For more information, read this article on what to do if your eReader is not detected by ADE. Nook : NLB currently does not purchase and support eBooks in the Nook format as it is not officially available to the Singapore market.
Adobe Digital Editions : Yes, you can. This happens for title s that are not in the Kobo Store. You can still transfer the book s to your Kobo eReader via the Adobe Digital Editions software on a computer. The following precautionary measures have been implemented at all premises from now until 30 April:.
The seats in the libraries and archives have been rearranged to be at least one meter apart and each table will have no more than 10 seats. In view of the increased demand for reservations lockers at the libraries, the NLB will shorten the pick-up period from the current seven days to five days.
To encourage reading and learning among people staying at home, the NLB will be rolling out two learning packages on its mobile app. Each learning package comprises books, eBooks, articles and bite-sized videos and podcasts. The first package, rolled out on Monday, revolves around instances of virus breakouts and pandemics in the past years and covers topics such as vaccination and public health in Singapore.
The NLB has also launched a new blog site on 27 March, putting together stories to showcase its collections and services. Vietnam's "incense village" is a dazzling pink as workers prepare fragrant sticks for the Lunar New Year holiday, but strict rules to stop the spread of Covid are dulling its lustre. Russian animal rescuers are fighting for the life of an Amur tiger cub who was found dying from exhaustion and frostbite in the country's far east.
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The app will open a third-party app, Overdrive, to download the title. If you have finished reading to your eBook or listening to your eAudiobook, you can let someone else enjoy it by returning it early. The title will be checked out to you automatically when it is available.
If you no longer require the reservation, you can cancel it. Tap the title to see the option to cancel the reservation. If the PressReader app has not been installed, you will be directed to the respective app store to download and install the app. After installation, return to NLB mobile and tap on the icon again to relaunch the app. You can, but you will not be able to access the content freely anytime and anyplace.
This is optional and is only needed to enjoy personalised services, e. This access mode gives everyone 3 days 72 hours of continuous access to PressReader following each successful login. This means that during these 3 days, you will be able to download eMagazines and eNewspapers even after you leave the library. Once the 3 days are up, you will need to reconnect. Checking the HotSpot icon the coffee cup is the best way to know if you are properly connected.
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