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Returning Kindle Books
Kindle Books are automatically returned to your library at the end of their lending periods.
If you finish a Kindle Book before its due date, you can return it on Amazon's website, on your Kindle ereader, or from the Kindle app.
Note: If you're still seeing the loan in Libby after returning it through Amazon, try manually syncing your Shelf
.
Returning a library loan on Amazon's website (via Libby)
- In Libby, go to your Shelf
. - Select Manage Loan > Return Early > Return with Kindle.
- On Amazon's website:
- On a mobile device, tap return this book.

- On a desktop, click return it now in the side bar.
- On a mobile device, tap return this book.
- Select Yes to confirm.
- In Libby, select Yes, I've Returned It to remove the title from your Shelf
.
Returning a library loan on your Kindle ereader
- On your Kindle ereader, go to your "Home" or "Library" screen.
- Find the title, then tap the Menu
button on the cover. - Tap Remove from Library (on newer devices) or Return to Public Library (on older devices), then confirm.
Returning a library loan from the Kindle app
- In the Kindle app, go to your "Home" or "Library" screen.
- Find the title, then tap and hold the cover until a menu appears.
- Tap Remove from Library, then Remove.Note: On older devices, you may not see this option. If that's the case, please use one of the other return methods.
Last updated: June 17 2026