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Getting started using the Libby app? 

Before you get started, remember to add your email address to the OverDrive eResource connection under My Account!

  1. Download the Libby app from your app store.
  2. When asked if you have a library card choose "Yes."
  3. Tap "Search for a library."
  4. Search "Department of Defense." ("DoD" will not return the correct results)
  5. Tap "Sign in with my Card."
  6. Select DoD MWR Libraries from the list.
  7. Tap the "Next" button.
  8. Enter your DoD ID# and birthdate.
  9. Start reading!

Used Libby before but need to sign in with us? 

Before you get started, remember to add your email address to the OverDrive eResource connection under My Account!

  1. In the Libby app, click or tap the bottom center button to access the main menu.
  2. Tap "Add Library."
  3. Search "Department of Defense." ("DoD" will not return the correct results)
  4. Tap "Sign in with my Card."
  5. Pick DoD MWR Libraries from the list.
  6. Tap the "Next" button.
  7. Enter your DoD ID# and birthdate.
  8. Start reading!

Parental Controls: Setting up the app to view only juvenile or teen materials 

  1. In the Libby app, scroll down to the Guides section.
  2. Tap on the "Kids" (or "Teens") on the home screen.
  3. Next to the filter button, click or tap the "juvenile" (or "young adult") button--the box will change to have an "x" next to it.
  4. Tap on the "juvenile" (or "young adult") button again and a pop-up will appear.
  5. Select "Pin Filter."
  6. The filter will be active and you should only see results that are for juveniles (or teens). You can remove this at any time by clicking on the “juvenile” box and clicking "Remove Filter."