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FAQs
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Yes! After downloading and installing from your app store, follow these steps:
- Select the "Sign in with your library card" option at the login screen.
- In the following screen, enter our library Library ID: paloaltocitylibrary
- Use your library account number and PIN
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To add your library inside Libby:
- Click the Libby icon (shown below) and then > Add Library.
- Find your library:
- Use the search box to find your library by name, city, or zip code.
- Tap Map Of Libraries to look for libraries near you.
- Tap the library to open its collection.
- Follow the prompts at the top of the screen to add a library card.
- Click the Libby icon (shown below) and then > Add Library.
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Current loans and holds from the OverDrive app will be added to Libby as soon as you add your library card. Reading progress and bookmarks from the OverDrive app won't sync to Libby when you switch.
Learn more about switching to Libby on their FAQ page or visit our eHelp page for more info.
How to Use Hoopla
Get started with the Hoopla app to borrow music, movies, audiobooks, comics and eBooks.
How to Use Boundless
Get started using the Bakery & Taylor app for eBooks and audiobooks (previously called Axis 360).
How to Use Libby (Overdrive)
Get started using Libby (Overdrive) to access eBooks, audiobooks and other extra resources.
Submit a Ticket
There are three ways to submit a ticket for eLibrary apps and resources.
Call Us
Call us at (650) 838-2977.
Send an Email
Send an email to librarydigitalbooks@cityofpaloalto.org.

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