Leaving a Library
How to leave
Section titled “How to leave”- Open the library page.
- Scroll to the bottom and tap Leave Library.
- Confirm in the dialog (Leave this library?).
The Leave Library button appears only when you are a member and not the library owner.
Before you leave
Section titled “Before you leave”- Finish active loans first. You cannot leave while you have any in-progress loans in that library. Complete, return, or cancel those loans first.
- Your shared books are removed from the library. Books you have shared with the library are removed from its catalog when you leave. They stay in your personal collection; other members just cannot borrow them there anymore.
What happens when you leave
Section titled “What happens when you leave”- You immediately lose access to the library
- Your shared books are removed from the library catalog
- You are removed from reading plans in that library
- Your past loan history with that library is preserved
Rejoining
Section titled “Rejoining”- Public libraries: Request to join again anytime. Your request goes through the normal approval process.
- Private libraries: You need a new invitation from the owner or an admin.
Related Articles
Section titled “Related Articles”- Deleting your library — for owners who want to remove a library entirely
- Managing library members
Still need help?
Section titled “Still need help?”If you are having trouble leaving a library, contact support.