HT3819 How do I move library from PC to laptop?

I have authorized Home Sharing on my PC (where my entire library exists) and my laptop but I can only see my library on my Laptop when my PC is open to iTunes. How do I move my entire library to my laptop which is where I want everything as I am going to stop using my PC soon? Help!

If home sharing isn't working for you, there's a few other ways of doing the move.
The following document is worth checking through: 
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer

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