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Q. How can I return a borrowed Libby Kindle Book?

Answered By: Molly Boyd
Last Updated: Jun 21, 2025     Views: 17791

Borrowed Kindle Books are automatically returned to the library at the end of the lending period. If you would like to return a Kindle Book before your lending period ends so that someone else may check it out or to clear up space on your device or app, you can return it on Amazon's website, on your Kindle ereader, or from the Kindle app.

Return a library book via the Libby app

  1. In Libby, click the book icon in the bottom menu to open the Shelf.

    OverDrive menu
  2. Click Manage Loan.

    OverDrive manage loan page
  3. Select Return Early.

Return from Amazon

You can return borrowed Kindle Books on the Amazon website using these steps:

  1. On Amazon's website, navigate to Account and Lists under your profile, then click Content Library.

  2. Choose Books.

    Amazon digital content
  3. Click Return this book from the right hand menu next to the title.

    Amazon return this book link

  4. Click the yellow Return this book button.

    Amazon return this book confirmation query

  5. You will receive a confirmation that the book has been returned.

    Amazon return success

This will delete the book from your Kindle device or reading app the next time you sync.

Returning a library loan on your Kindle ereader

  1. On your Kindle ereader, go to your "Home" or "Library" screen.
  2. Find the title, then tap the Menu image of the menu 3 dots icon button on the cover.
  3. Tap Return to Public Library.
  4. Tap Return to confirm.

Returning a library loan from the Kindle app

  1. In the Kindle app, go to your "Home" or "Library" screen.
  2. Find the title, then tap and hold the cover until a menu appears.
  3. Tap Remove from Library, then Remove.

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