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How can I read a Libby ebook on my Kindle Paperwhite?
Last Updated: Mar 06, 2025 |
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Libby Audio books - how to download
Last Updated: Nov 08, 2024 |
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Views: 7362
Why does my new passport look weird?
Last Updated: Sep 01, 2023 |
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- Passport Services
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Views: 6290
Passport Services
Last Updated: May 15, 2025 |
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- Passport Services
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Views: 3891
How do I get COVID Testing?
Last Updated: Oct 15, 2024 |
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- Library Facilities
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Libby ebooks on a Nook Reader?
Last Updated: Jan 13, 2025 |
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- eBooks and eAudiobooks
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Views: 3040
My Libby Login doesn't work
Last Updated: Jan 28, 2025 |
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Donations - How can I donate?
Last Updated: Dec 02, 2024 |
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- Support the Library
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Views: 1795
Playaway - how do you use the playaway?
Last Updated: Jan 04, 2025 |
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- Technical Support
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Views: 1771
Free Income Tax Preparation
Last Updated: Feb 11, 2025 |
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Views: 1599
How can I apply for a job with the library, or the City of Thousand Oaks?
Last Updated: Oct 25, 2024 |
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Views: 1550
Does the library have videos available for checkout?
Last Updated: Nov 09, 2021 |
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- Borrower Services
- Library Services
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Views: 1531
How can I update my Library Card - How can I renew my Expired Library Card?
Last Updated: Jan 04, 2025 |
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- Library Services
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Views: 1353
How long does a book / movie / audiobook check out?
Last Updated: Jun 19, 2023 |
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- Library Hours & Policies
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Views: 1321
How can I reserve a room / meeting space at the library?
Last Updated: Apr 05, 2024 |
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- Library Facilities
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Views: 1062
How can I volunteer at the library?
Last Updated: Apr 12, 2022 |
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Views: 997
What are the library's hours?
Last Updated: Dec 17, 2023 |
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Views: 933
Are there battery recycling bins at the library?
Last Updated: Apr 14, 2025 |
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- Battery recycling
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Views: 687
How does the library staff choose what materials to purchase?
Last Updated: Nov 28, 2017 |
Topics:
- Library Hours & Policies
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Views: 619
Can I return ebooks borrowed from Libby early?
Last Updated: Oct 04, 2024 |
Topics:
- eBooks and eAudiobooks
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Views: 605

Where can I use my Library card?

Last Updated: May 15, 2025 | Views: 1
Passport Services
Last Updated: May 15, 2025 |
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- Passport Services
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Views: 3891
Will the Library be open - upcoming holiday
Last Updated: May 13, 2025 |
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- Holidays
- Library Services
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Views: 264
How do I use Vega?
Last Updated: May 12, 2025 |
Topics:
- Catalog
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Views: 254
Why can't I log in to Libby today? Why can't I place a hold?

Last Updated: Apr 27, 2025 | Views: 12
I am having trouble getting a valid ID / Passport renewal takes a long time / REAL ID deadline

Last Updated: Apr 26, 2025 | Views: 8
How can I recycle my fluorescent lights?
Last Updated: Apr 23, 2025 |
Topics:
- Battery recycling
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Views: 56
Chess Club?
Last Updated: Apr 17, 2025 |
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- Programs
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Views: 11
Can I reserve a space in the library?
Last Updated: Apr 16, 2025 |
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- Business Center
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Views: 13
Are there battery recycling bins at the library?
Last Updated: Apr 14, 2025 |
Topics:
- Battery recycling
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Views: 687

Libby for Kindle Fire
Last Updated: May 31, 2023 |
Topics:
- eBooks and eAudiobooks
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Views: 177
How can I update my Library Card - How can I renew my Expired Library Card?
Last Updated: Jan 04, 2025 |
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- Library Services
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Views: 1353
What will prevent items from being automatically renewed?
Last Updated: Apr 01, 2022 |
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Views: 283
How Can I pay my Fees / Fines?
Last Updated: Oct 22, 2023 |
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- Library Services
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Views: 244
My PIN doesn't work
Last Updated: Nov 18, 2023 |
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Views: 436