Q. How can I read a Libby ebook on my Kindle Paperwhite?

Yes - you can download Libby ebooks to your Kindle Paperwhite, if it is a newer WiFi enabled paperwhite!

“Starting February 26, 2025, the ‘Download & Transfer via USB’ option will no longer be available. You can still send Kindle books to your Wi-Fi enabled devices by selecting the ‘Deliver or Remove from Device’ option.“

Part 1 - You will need a 'smart device' to do the first part of the process.  Use a computer, tablet, Android phone, or Apple IOS device (ipad or iphone) to get the Libby app from the app store you already use for that device (Google Play, Apple App Store...)

Once you have downloaded the Libby App to your smart device, you will add your library card - type in your Thousand Oaks Library card number and 4-digit PIN.  In your Libby settings, please select the option to prefer Kindle ebooks.  Some ebooks may not be available in Kindle, note that those titles will not be able to be loaded by your Kindle device. 

With the Libby app, select and Borrow an ebook title, and then select the option to "Read now with Kindle."  Your device will take you to the Amazon page to complete the download of your new Libby ebook title. (If your device is not already signed in to Amazon, you will need your Amazon login and password) 

Once you are logged in to Amazon.com, you will see a yellow button to "Get Library book" tap the button, and the book will be checked out to your Kindle account. 

Part 2 - open your Kindle Paperwhite device, and make sure it is connected to WiFi, the go to your "Home" screen.  The new title should be visible on your home screen.  If it is not, make sure you are on WiFi and synch your Kindle.  The title should then show on the screen. Kindle device troubleshooting can be done by contacting Amazon Support. 

Can I get email on my Kindle Paperwhite?  Not unless your Paperwhite is the newest 2024 model.  Older paperwhites are simple readers and do not have the browser access or app loading ability to allow you to get to your email.  

Can my newest edition Paperwhite download ebooks without the use of a smartphone or computer?  The newest 2024 generation of Kindle paperwhites do have a browser and can go directly to Amazon to search buy and download books. It is my understanding that while the Paperwhite cannot download the Libby app, you can access Libby through the Paperwhite browser, log in to Libby at https://libbyapp.com/library/tolibrary with your library card number and PIN, and check out ebooks.  Make sure to only select ebook (no audiobooks) titles, then use the download to Kindle option.  You will then go to Amazon to download and sync your content with your paperwhilte. This is a newer ability, so, it may not be a seamless process. Again, this is a new ability in the most recent paperwhites only.  We do not have Amazon documentation to support this process, but it should work in theory.