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 shelf.

Returning a library loan on Amazon's website (via Libby)

  1. In Libby, go to your Shelf .
  2. Select Manage Loan > Return Early > Return with Kindle.
  3. On Amazon's "Your Books" page, find the title you want to return. You may need to search for it.
  4. Tap the cover image for the title, then tap More options button in the dialog.
  5. Tap Return borrowed book and confirm.
  6. In Libby, select Yes, I've Returned It to hide the title from your Shelf .

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 button on the cover.
  3. Tap Remove from Library (on newer devices) or Return to Public Library (on older devices), then confirm.