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Mobile Apps for Apple & Android

This page has some links and tutorials to help you manage apps on your phone, and some apps you can use to access VPL resources

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Library Apps for Apple and Android Devices

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VPL Mobile

Compatible Systems: iOS (iPhone), Android
VPL Mobile lets you access your Vancouver Public Library account on the go. Check due dates, holds, renew your items, and search the catalogue either by keywords or scanning a barcode and place holds.
What you’ll need: A valid VPL card number and PIN.

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Libby mobile application logo

Libby eBooks

Compatible Systems: iOS, Android
Libby is a free app that lets you download materials (magazines, eBooks, audiobooks, etc.) from libraries. Libby was developed by Overdrive as a more user-friendly way for library users to access materials.
What you'll need: Vancouver address, a valid VPL card number and PIN

   
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LinkedIn Learning

Compatible Systems: iOS, Android
Learn on the go with the LinkedIn Learning Android app.
What you’ll need: A valid VPL card number and PIN

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PressReader

Compatible Systems: iOS, Android
Digital newsstand featuring 7000+ of the world’s most popular newspapers & magazines. Enjoy unlimited reading on up to 5 devices with 7-day free trial of PressReader Premium.
What you’ll need: A valid VPL card number and PIN

Useful Websites

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Detailed tutorial on how to install apps on your device and how to manage and organize them once they’re on your device.

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Detailed tutorial on how to use the Play Store to buy and install apps for your Android device.

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Detailed tutorial on what applications are and how (and why) they work.