Yes. You will need an active library account in good standing with one of the Johnston County Affiliated Libraries in Smithfield, Selma, Benson, Kenly, Four Oaks, or Princeton in order to access our collection in the Libby App, but that doesn't necessarily mean you need a physical library card.

Through our partnership with local schools, students and teachers at Johnston County Public Schools and Neuse Charter School can use their student/staff ID as a library card (the PIN is the last four-digits of that number).

We also offer Virtual Library Cards that give you access to all our online resources, including our eBooks and audiobooks in Libby. You can get registered for a virtual card at www.pljcs.org/cards!

If you have a physical or virtual library card, the PIN is the last four-digits of the phone number associated with your library account.

If you have a traditional library card or a virtual library card, your PIN is the last four-digits of the primary telephone number you provided when you registered for your card.

If you are trying to access Libby with your StudentAccess account and have a student ID number/ staff UID number, use the last four-digits of that number as your PIN.

If you still need help, fill out our PLJCS Libby Support Form at https://bit.ly/PLJCSLibbySupport.

You can always try out Libby on your smart phone. Want to give it a test drive on a larger screen? We've got you covered! We offer Samsung Galaxy tablets with the Libby App preloaded so you can decide if a tablet is right for you before you make the investment. Check one out today with your library account!

While many newer cars don't have CD players, most everyone has a smart phone. Simply load the Libby app on your phone, and play your audiobooks through your car's bluetooth connection. Does your car have Apple CarPlay or Android Auto? Even better! The Libby app will work right from your car's touchscreen!

Yes. This is a bit of a process.

1. Install the Libby App:

• Download the Libby app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android).

• Open Libby and link it to your library card.

• Search our library by zip code (27577) or by our full name ‘Public Library of Johnston County & Smithfield”

1. Browse and Borrow:

• In the Libby app, browse your library's collection of ebooks and audiobooks.

• Once you find a title you want, click Borrow.

1. Select Kindle as Your Format:

• After borrowing, you'll be given the option to Read with Kindle. Tap that option.

• You’ll be redirected to Amazon’s website to complete the process.

1. Sign-In to Amazon:

• Sign-in with your Amazon account if prompted.

• Select the Kindle device you want to send the book to (e.g., your Kindle Paperwhite).

1. Sync Your Kindle Paperwhite:

• On your Kindle Paperwhite, go to your home screen and sync it (Settings > Sync Your Kindle).

• The borrowed book will appear in your Kindle library within a few moments.

1. Start Reading:

• Open the book on your Kindle Paperwhite and enjoy!

No. If you forget to return your items, they will be automatically checked in on the due date. Some titles can only be enjoyed by one person at a time, though, so if you finish a book early, be sure to go ahead and check it in so the next person in line can get it sooner.

Most of them! Devices including iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phones and tablets, Chromebook™, PCs, and Macs are compatible. You can even launch Libby right in a web browser (click here)!

Want to read on your Kindle? No problem! Load the app on your smart phone, check out an book, then send it straight to your Kindle!

Absolutely! Your loans, notes, bookmarks, and reading progress will even sync across your devices.

No problem! Download ebooks and audiobooks when you're connected for offline reading later.

Absolutely! Libby’s ebook reader makes it easy to customize how you read. You can adjust an ebook's font size, font style, book layout, and lighting.

You can increase playback speed up to 3x or even set a sleep timer for the end of a chapter or for 5, 10, 30 minutes, or more. Try doing that with a CD player!