Cloud Library Guide

Woodstock Public Library is proud to be the 30^th member of CloudLink ON – a group of Ontario public libraries that have come together to share eBooks and eAudiobooks with each other, ultimately increasing the number of books available for our patrons to borrow.

How does CloudLink work?

If an eBook or eAudiobook is available at another participating library, it will show as available to borrow for Woodstock Public Library patrons in cloudLibrary as part of our collection. There is no need to search any other library’s catalogue!

Woodstock Public Library patrons cannot place holds on items from other libraries, just as patrons from other libraries cannot place holds on titles owned by WPL. Titles that are not signed out and do not have a hold list are available through CloudLink, which means you are not competing with patrons from other libraries for high demand titles owned by WPL, and vice versa. If you can place a hold on a title that means WPL owns it.

Titles that WPL owns will appear in our online catalogue as well as through the CloudLibrary app. Titles available through cloudLink will only be visible through the CloudLibrary app. (Don’t’ have the app yet? Find the links to the mobile app and desktop versions on this page or on the eBooks page.)

Due to the nature of CloudLink, you will see titles appear and disappear over time. The reason for this is that as soon as a CloudLink title is borrowed, it will disappear from our collection until it is available to borrow again.

Titles owned by WPL will always be visible in a CloudLibrary search. If an item is checked out, you will have the option to place a hold as per normal. If you can’t find a specific title, you are welcome to submit a Purchase Suggestion to our staff.

You will find thousands of library selected eBooks and digital audiobooks on CloudLibrary for all ages and interests. Borrow up to 10 items at one time. 

• eBooks: 21-day loan
• eAudiobooks: 21-day loan

Place up to 10 holds at one time and receive an email when it becomes available.

Get the CloudLibrary App

  CloudLibrary app for iOS

  CloudLibrary app for Android

Android Users: the minimum version supported is Android 10. 

Using Your Computer

Search or browse books using your web browser. Log in to CloudLibrary at the top right corner of the screen. When you find a book you wish to borrow or place on hold, click on the appropriate button under the book cover. You can read or listen to books right in your browser.

Using an eReader

To use CloudLibrary with an eReader such as a Kobo, you will need to download the book and transfer it using Adobe Digital Editions. You can find step by step instructions on CloudLibrary's help page.

Need some help getting started?

The Library can help you get started with this service. You can:

• Find printed guides to help you get started
• Register for one-on-one support through our Cyber Assist program
• Call the library during operational hours for support 519-539-4801
• Take a look at the CloudLibrary support page.

Privacy and Terms of Use

CloudLibrary is a commercial service whose policies concerning privacy and user information differ from that of the Woodstock Public LIbrary. For more information, please read CloudLibrary's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.