The Library App is here!
Get the Library in your pocket – download the brand new app.
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+ The easiest way to renew your loans
+ Search our collection, place reservations, and find your next great read
+ Discover our eBooks, audiobooks, and other digital content, all in one place
+ Use your phone to borrow items anywhere in the Library – no need to queue downstairs!
It's your Library, made easy.
Ready to get started? Click here to download the app, or search ‘Guernsey Library’ in your app store.
Not keen to use the app? Don’t worry! It’s 100% optional – if you prefer, you can carry on using the Library exactly as before.
Attention parents!
With the Library App, you can link your children’s accounts to your own. It’s the easiest way to keep track of what the whole family’s borrowed, and get reminders when it’s time to renew or bring the back.
Log in to the app, then click ‘Linked Accounts’ in the right-hand panel.
More great features of the Library App
+ Search for books at the island's other great libraries, the Priaulx and the Guernsey Institute
+ Get book recommendations from our New & Notable reading lists, curated by our librarians
+ Use the ‘Does the Library have this?’ feature to see if we have a book you’ve found elsewhere – scan the barcode on the back and the app will tell you if we have it (and if we do, you can reserve it in just a couple of taps!)
Step-by-step video guides
- How to get started with the Library App
- How to search, reserve & make a list
- How to find eBooks & digital resources
- How to use self-check
Frequently asked questions
+ Do I have to get the app?
No, using the app is not obligatory and none of the Library's services are changing. If you don’t want to use the app, you can carry on using the Library in exactly the same way as before.
+ Does this app replace the other Library apps?
No you will still need to keep the BorrowBox, PressReader & Libby apps if you use those for reading eBooks, audiobooks, magazines and newspapers. The Library App simply puts all the links in one place so you can easily search and jump off to the apps you're looking for.
+ Can I use the app on my tablet as well as my phone?
Yes! You can download the Library App to any device that supports apps and has an internet connection.
+ How do I link my child’s account to mine?
If you are a guarantor for your child’s Library membership, you can link your account to theirs in the Library app. Simply log in with your details, then tap the menu icon in the top right of the homepage. Tap ‘Linked Accounts’ and then tap ‘+Add’. Enter the log in details for each account you would like to link.
+ How do I scan an item to check out?
Open the app and tap the ‘self check’ option at the top of the screen alongside a shopping basket icon. Alternatively, you can also find the ‘self check’ in the main homepage menu. Tap the green ‘check out’ box. Open the book you wish to borrow at the back page. You will see a small white square stuck to the cover – hold your phone over this for a few seconds. Once the scan is complete you will see a tick and ‘check out success’ on the screen. Tap ‘finish’. Note - when you first use the 'self-check' feature, your devive will prompt you to turn on location services and 'NFC' which enables the feature to work.
+ How do I add an item to my list?
To start a list, first find an item you would like to add. You can search the whole collection using the ‘Search’ bar at the top of the homepage. Once you have found the item you would like to add, tap the bookmark icon in the top right (next to the home button). Give your list a name and tap ‘OK’. Your new list will appear in blue – ensure this is selected and then tap ‘Done’. To view your lists, tap the menu icon in the top right of the homepage. Tap ‘My Lists’ and tap ‘More’ to view each one.
+ Where is my loan history?
The app doesn’t show your full loan history. However, you can still find this by signing into your account via the web browser here. Log in as normal using your Library card number and PIN.
+ Will I get Library notifications on my phone?
The app doesn't currently support push noticiations to let you know when an item is due for renewal etc. We hope to have this feature available sometime in the future.
+ Can I use the self check at the Community Libraries?
Self check is only available at the Guille-Allès Library in St Peter Port. For the Community Libraries, our friendly volunteers are on hand to help. Find out more here.
Got a question? Email us on [email protected] or drop in to chat to one of our team.
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