Getting Started with CloudLibrary

Access CloudLibrary to borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies, and comics on your eReader, smartphone, and computer.

Get started on a device

download the app from the App Store, Google Play Store or the Amazon App Store
open the app and tap Select Language - the default in English. Tap anywhere on the screen to confirm or scroll through the options to select your preferred language
tap on each box to select Country (Canada), select Region (Peterborough), and select Library (Peterborough Public Library) then tap next
take a moment to read the End User License Agreement, Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy. Then tap Accept
enter your Library Card number and PIN, and tap Login

Get Started on a computer

access CloudLibrary on your computer
click on the Login button in the top right corner
enter your Library Card number and PIN and click Login
take a moment to read the End User License Agreement, Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy. Then click Accept

Transferring titles to an eReader

Get started on a device

Within the CloudLibrary app once you have logged in, tap the Account tab on the bottom right
Tap Kobo Connect
Tap Connect
Enter your Kobo account information, then tap Continue, Approve, then Close
Once connected, find a book you would like to borrow then tap on the cover
Tap Send to Kobo. This will borrow the book as well. Tap OK
On your Kobo, tap the sync button, then tap Sync Now. The book will begin to download

Get Started on a computer

On the CloudLibrary web app, tap Login in the top right corner. Enter your Library Card information
Once logged in, click on your barcode number in the top right corner
Click Kobo Connect then Connect
Enter your Kobo Account information. Click Continue, Approve, then Close
Once connected, find a book you would like to borrow then click on the cover
Click Send to Kobo. This will borrow the book as well. Click OK
On your Kobo, tap the sync button, then tap Sync Now. The book will begin to download

Good to Know

On CloudLibrary

the Featured shelf contains new and popular material that may need to be placed on hold using an email address
the Browse shelf enables you to find books based on subject interests
the Filters option enables you to search for books that are available now, all titles in the library’s collection, or titles that may be suggested for purchase

If you used the CloudLibrary desktop app before and did not log-out, Adobe Digital Editions will have an authorization that uses your library card number.

This should be replaced with your Adobe ID and password.

To do this:

open the CloudLibrary desktop app and logout
in Adobe Digital Editions, click Help and then Authorize Computer
enter your Adobe ID, password, and then click Authorize

Need Some Help?

Troubleshooting

be sure that your internet is working
check that you have no library membership account issues, such as fees owing or an expired membership requiring renewal
log out of the app, shut down the device completely, reboot the device, and then log in to the app. This should accommodate any necessary application updates
ensure your operating system and/or device are not out of date or unable to support the app
uninstall the app and reinstall app, followed by a restart of your device

Still need help?

Contact the Library | Access the Ptbo Learning Portal | Book a Tech 1-on-1 Digital Collections Help