Digital library

eBooks and eAudiobooks

• Can I use CloudLibrary with my device?

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

• 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 transfer CloudLibrary eBooks to an eReader?

  Step 1: Install Adobe Digital Editions (ADE)

  Before you begin, ensure your computer has Adobe Digital Editions version 4.5 or later installed. You'll need an Adobe ID to use Adobe Digital Editions.

  Setting up your Adobe ID

  Create an Adobe account using your email address and password. Do not use social login options (such as Gmail, Facebook etc.).  Once created, your Adobe account email and password will serve as your Adobe ID. 

  Step 2: Authorize Your Computer and eReader

  1. Open ADE.

  2. Navigate to Help > Authorize Computer.

  3. Sign in with your Adobe ID. 

  4. Connect your e-reader to your computer using your device's charging cable.

  5. In ADE’s left panel, locate your e-reader.

  6. Click the gear icon next to your device’s name.

  7. Choose Authorize Device.

  Step 3: Borrow and Download eBooks from CloudLibrary

  1. Go to Guelph Public Library’s CloudLibrary.

  2. Log in using your library card number and PIN.

  3. Borrow an eBook.

  4. On the book’s details page, click Download for offline reading.

     • The file will save to your computer’s default Downloads folder.

  Step 4: Add eBook to Adobe Digital Editions

  Option A – Open from Downloads folder:

  • Find the downloaded file and double-click to open in ADE.

  Option B – Manually Add to ADE Library:

  1. In ADE, go to File > Add to Library.

  2. Locate your downloaded file. You may need to change the file option to All Files to see it listed. 

  3. Open the file to import it into ADE.

  Step 5: Transfer eBook to Your eReader

  1. Ensure your eReader is connected and authorized with the same Adobe ID used to authorize your ADE (see step 2). 

  2. In ADE’s left panel, locate your device under the Devices section.

  3. Drag and drop the desired eBook(s) from your ADE library to the e-reader. When a green plus symbol appears over your device's name, release the mouse to add the book to the e-reader. 

     • Alternatively, right-click and select Copy, then paste into the device.

  4. Safely eject your e-reader:

     • In File Explorer (Windows), right-click the device and choose Eject.

     • Unplug the device from your computer.

  For More Help:

  Visit cloudLibrary's e-ink support page for additional guidance and troubleshooting.

   

• 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. 

• How do I get help troubleshooting CloudLibrary?

  Get easy solutions, opens a new window for common issues from CloudLibrary!

  If you require further troubleshooting support, please call 519-824-6220, email us or click here to send an Text message or Chat online.