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How can I read a Libby ebook on my Kindle Paperwhite?
Last Updated: May 15, 2026 |
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Why does my new passport look weird?
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Passport Services
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- Passport Services
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Libby ebooks on a Nook Reader?
Last Updated: Apr 17, 2026 |
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My Libby Login doesn't work
Last Updated: Jun 17, 2026 |
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Playaway - how do you use the playaway?
Last Updated: Apr 16, 2026 |
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How can I update my Library Card - How can I renew my Expired Library Card?
Last Updated: Oct 22, 2026 |
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Views: 2951
Donations - How can I donate?
Last Updated: Oct 16, 2026 |
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Free Income Tax Preparation
Last Updated: Apr 17, 2026 |
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- Tax Preparation Assistance
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How can I apply for a job with the library, or the City of Thousand Oaks?
Last Updated: Sep 17, 2026 |
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- Library Hours & Policies
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Views: 2254
How can I reserve a room / meeting space at the library?
Last Updated: Oct 28, 2026 |
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- Library Facilities
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Views: 1855
Does the library have videos available for checkout?
Last Updated: Oct 28, 2026 |
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- Borrower Services
- Library Services
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Views: 1700
How long does a book / movie / audiobook check out?
Last Updated: Oct 26, 2026 |
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- Library Hours & Policies
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Views: 1562
How do I get to the New York Times Online?
Last Updated: Jun 30, 2026 |
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- Newspapers
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Views: 1381
Are there battery recycling bins at the library?
Last Updated: Apr 20, 2026 |
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- Battery recycling
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Views: 1355
Inter-Library Loan (ILL) - How can I get a book the library does not own?
Last Updated: Oct 22, 2026 |
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Views: 1345
I have finished the books on my Kindle and would like to return them early, but I don't know how.
Last Updated: Apr 03, 2026 |
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- eBooks and eAudiobooks
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Views: 1228
How can I volunteer at the library?
Last Updated: Oct 28, 2026 |
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- Jobs/Volunteer Opportunities
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Views: 1205
Selecting an Ereader for borrowing Libby ebooks and eaudiobooks
Last Updated: Oct 28, 2026 |
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- eBooks and eAudiobooks
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Views: 1096
What do I do if I have lost or damaged books or other materials?
Last Updated: Apr 03, 2026 |
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- Library Hours & Policies
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Views: 1061

What is the Laufey Book Club Library Card?
Last Updated: Nov 03, 2026 |
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- Borrower Services
- Library Services
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Views: 24
Libby on Kindle
Last Updated: Oct 30, 2026 |
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- eBooks and eAudiobooks
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Views: 222
How can I find information about drought measures?
Last Updated: Oct 30, 2026 |
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- Water
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Views: 68
Storytime - when is the next storytime?
Last Updated: Oct 30, 2026 |
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- Library Services
- Programs
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Views: 79
Cancel Business Center reservation
Last Updated: Oct 29, 2026 |
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Views: 19
How does the library staff choose what materials to purchase?
Last Updated: Oct 29, 2026 |
Topics:
- Library Hours & Policies
- Purchasing
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Views: 679
Selecting an Ereader for borrowing Libby ebooks and eaudiobooks
Last Updated: Oct 28, 2026 |
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- eBooks and eAudiobooks
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Views: 1096
How can I reserve a room / meeting space at the library?
Last Updated: Oct 28, 2026 |
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- Library Facilities
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Views: 1855
Does the library have videos available for checkout?
Last Updated: Oct 28, 2026 |
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- Borrower Services
- Library Services
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Views: 1700
How can I find information about my family tree?
Last Updated: Oct 28, 2026 |
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Views: 451

Libby on Kindle
Last Updated: Oct 30, 2026 |
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- eBooks and eAudiobooks
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Views: 222
How can I update my Library Card - How can I renew my Expired Library Card?
Last Updated: Oct 22, 2026 |
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- Library Services
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Views: 2951
What will prevent items from being automatically renewed?
Last Updated: May 06, 2026 |
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Views: 374
How Can I pay my Fees / Fines?
Last Updated: Apr 22, 2026 |
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- Library Services
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Views: 422
My PIN doesn't work
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Views: 652