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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 or on your Kindle ereader.
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 "Your Books" page, find the title you want to return. You may need to search for it.

- Tap the cover image for the title, then tap
in the dialog.
- Tap Return borrowed book and confirm.

- In Libby, select Yes, I've Returned It to hide 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.
Last updated: August 06 2026