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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: 7590
Why does my new passport look weird?
Last Updated: Sep 01, 2023 |
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- Passport Services
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Views: 6545
Passport Services
Last Updated: May 15, 2025 |
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- Passport Services
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Views: 4031
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: 3257
My Libby Login doesn't work
Last Updated: Jan 28, 2025 |
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Playaway - how do you use the playaway?
Last Updated: Jan 04, 2025 |
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- Technical Support
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Views: 1918
Donations - How can I donate?
Last Updated: Dec 02, 2024 |
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- Donations
- Support the Library
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Views: 1853
Free Income Tax Preparation
Last Updated: Feb 11, 2025 |
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- Tax Preparation Assistance
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Views: 1615
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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- Library Hours & Policies
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Views: 1606
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: 1543
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: 1480
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: 1334
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: 1088
How can I volunteer at the library?
Last Updated: Apr 12, 2022 |
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Views: 1003
What are the library's hours?
Last Updated: Dec 17, 2023 |
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Views: 946
Are there battery recycling bins at the library?
Last Updated: Apr 14, 2025 |
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- Battery recycling
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Views: 756
I have finished the books on my Kindle and would like to return them early, but I don't know how.
Last Updated: Oct 04, 2024 |
Topics:
- eBooks and eAudiobooks
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Views: 631
How does the library staff choose what materials to purchase?
Last Updated: Nov 28, 2017 |
Topics:
- Library Hours & Policies
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Views: 622

Is 3D printing available?
Last Updated: Jun 30, 2025 |
Topics:
- Library Services
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Views: 125
How do I find my Checkout History in the Library App?
Last Updated: Jun 26, 2025 |
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- Borrower Services
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Views: 2
How do I use the Library App to link my family member's account?
Last Updated: Jun 26, 2025 |
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- Borrower Services
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Views: 16
Why can't I log in to LinkedIn from the LinkedIn app?
Last Updated: Jun 26, 2025 |
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- Databases
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Views: 31
How do I use Vega?
Last Updated: Jun 26, 2025 |
Topics:
- Catalog
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Views: 278
Thousand Oaks Library app
Last Updated: Jun 25, 2025 |
Topics:
- Technical Support
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Views: 75
How can I book a librarian for extra instruction?
Last Updated: Jun 25, 2025 |
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- Borrower Services
- Technical Support
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Views: 21
I have a question about the park next to the library
Last Updated: Jun 09, 2025 |
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- Library Facilities
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Views: 7
Can I reserve a space in the library?
Last Updated: Jun 09, 2025 |
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- Business Center
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Views: 24
What do I do if I have lost or damaged books or other materials?
Last Updated: Jun 09, 2025 |
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- Library Hours & Policies
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Views: 593

Libby for Kindle Fire
Last Updated: May 31, 2023 |
Topics:
- eBooks and eAudiobooks
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Views: 181
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: 1480
What will prevent items from being automatically renewed?
Last Updated: Apr 01, 2022 |
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Views: 289
How Can I pay my Fees / Fines?
Last Updated: Oct 22, 2023 |
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- Library Services
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Views: 265
My PIN doesn't work
Last Updated: Nov 18, 2023 |
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Views: 459