Libby Help
Why can't I renew a title?
There are a few reasons why you might be unable to renew a title:
- Someone else has the book on hold. In this case, you'll see a Place Hold button (instead of Renew), which means you need to wait to borrow the book again.
- It's too early to renew the book. You'll be able to renew a book a few days before it's due. If it's too early, Libby will tell you how much longer you need to wait before you can renew it.
- This book is no longer in your library's catalog. This may happen because the book has expired or has been manually removed.
- It's a skip-the-line copy. These are special copies set aside by your library that can't be renewed. In this case, you'll have the option to place a regular copy on hold.
Last updated: August 21 2026