Digital library

eBooks and eAudiobooks

• Can I use CloudLibrary with my device?

  CloudLibrary works with a wide variety of e-reading devices. Learn how to use your device with CloudLibrary. 

• Can I use my Chromebook with CloudLibrary?

  Yes, you can read CloudLibrary books on your Chromebook using a web browser. You cannot use the Chromebook to transfer books to e-ink eReaders (like a Kobo); this requires a Windows or Mac computer.

• Are there accessible eBooks and eAudiobooks?

  The Guelph Public Library partners with the Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) to provide a collection of books, magazines, and newspapers in accessible formats for patrons with print disabilities. A print disability is a visual, physical, or learning disability that prevents a person from reading conventional print.

  To register for CELA please contact the library or self-register on the CELA website. You will need to provide your library card number to complete the registration process.

• How do I send CloudLibrary eBooks directly to my Kobo?

  CloudLibrary users can now borrow and send eBooks directly to the following supported Kobo devices: Supported eReader models – Rakuten Kobo

  1. Connect your CloudLibrary and Kobo accounts.

  Sign in to the CloudLibrary app or website. Go to your account settings, then select Kobo Connect. Enter your email and password associated with your Kobo account. 

  2. Borrow an eBook.

  Once connected, browse our CloudLibrary collection. You will see a Send to Kobo button in Book Details. Click Send to Kobo on the title you want to borrow to continue. 

  3. Sync and read.

  Sign into your Kobo eReader with your email and password. The selected eBook will now appear automatically in the My Books section. If prompted, tap Sync on your Kobo device to begin reading. 

• Can I be shown how to use CloudLibrary in-person?

  Drop in to any of our library locations to be shown how to use CloudLibrary. For in-depth assistance, request a one-on-one Tech Help appointment.