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BorrowBox

Includes a wide range of eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, and eNewspapers with an Australian focus.

  • You can borrow up to 10 eBooks, eAudiobooks, and 30 eMagazines and eNewspapers for 3 weeks.
  • Items can be renewed twice.
  • There are no reservation fees and your loans are automatically returned upon expiry.

Visit BorrowBox

For mobile

  1. Download the BorrowBox app on your mobile device from your App Store.
  2. Open the app and search for 'Willoughby City Library' in the library field. 
  3. Sign in with your Library card number and PIN/password. Please make sure to include 'X' when entering your Library card number.
  4. Agree to the ‘Terms and Conditions’, enter your email address and click 'Done'.
  5. Once you have found an item you want to borrow, click 'Borrow' then 'Confirm Loan'.
  6. Click 'Read Now' to download to your device.

For more information about supported devices see the BorrowBox website or the BorrowBox mobile video guide.

For computer

  1. If you want to borrow eBooks, first ensure that you have Adobe Digital Editions installed and have created an Adobe ID. If you want to borrow eAudiobooks, first ensure that you have Windows Media Player or iTunes installed.
  2. Visit the BorrowBox website.
  3. Sign in with your Library card number and PIN/password. Please make sure to include 'X' when entering your Library card number.
  4. Follow the prompts to complete your registration.
  5. Once you have found an item you want to borrow, click 'Borrow' then 'Confirm Loan'.
  6. Click 'Read now' to download to your device.

Busy Things

Fun, colourful and quirky games plus learning activities (aligned to the Australian Curriculum) for 3-11 year-olds.

Good Reading for Kids

Good Reading for Kids features author interviews, independent book reviews, sneak peeks inside books, extracts and podcasts about books for kids from 0-11 years of age. You'll also find fun book related activities and teachers' notes to download.

hoopla

You can borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, eComics, as well as stream music, movies, and TV shows on hoopla. hoopla also offers BingePass, which allows unlimited access for seven days to movies, TV series, learning courses, crossword puzzles, podcasts, and more—all with just one borrow.

hoopla Kids Mode

hoopla offers a Kids Mode feature, which provides a child-friendly browsing experience by filtering content to show only age-appropriate eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, and comics.

While Kids Mode helps create a safer experience, it is always the responsibility of parents and guardians to monitor what their children access. Kids Mode can be turned on or off within the hoopla app or website, allowing parents to manage their child’s digital library experience.

Loan Limits & Borrowing Rules

  • You receive 10 loan credits per month to borrow items across all formats.
  • Loan credits reset on the first day of each month—unused credits do not roll over.
  • Titles are always available—no need to place holds or wait.
  • Items cannot be renewed, but you can borrow them again if you have available credits.
  • Loans automatically return at the end of the lending period.
  • You can stream or download titles for offline use, offering flexibility in how and when you access your content.

Loan Periods

  • eBooks, eAudiobooks & eComics – 21 days
  • Movies – 2–3 days
  • TV Shows – 3 days
  • Music – 7 days
  • BingePass – 7 days

Visit hoopla

For mobile

  1. Download the hoopla Digital app on your mobile device from your App Store.
  2. Open the app and click on the ‘SIGN UP’ button at the bottom of the screen.
  3. Search and select 'Willoughby City Council (NSW)' as your library, then click 'Next'.
  4. Enter your Library card number and password, then click 'Next'. Please make sure to include 'X' when entering your Library card number. 
  5. Read and agree the terms and conditions and privacy policy, then click 'Next'.
  6. Create an account using your email address and password.
  7. Once you have found an item you want to borrow, click on the title and then click the Borrow button.
  8. Your borrowed titles can be viewed or played right after borrowing and can be found under the ‘My hoopla’ tab.
  9. Borrowed titles will be automatically return at the end of the lending period.

For computer

  1. Open the hoopla website.
  2. Click the 'GET STARTED' button.
  3. Search and select 'Willoughby City Council (NSW)' as your library, then click 'Next'.
  4. Enter your library card number and password, then click 'Next'. Please make sure to include 'X' when entering your Library card number.
  5. Read and agree the terms and conditions and privacy policy, then click 'Next'.
  6. Create an account using your email address and password.
  7. Click 'COMPLETE REGISTRATION' to finalise your sign up.
  8. Once you have found an item you want to borrow, click on the title and then click the Borrow button.
  9. Your borrowed titles can be viewed or played right after borrowing and can be found under the ‘My hoopla’ tab.
  10. Borrowed titles will be automatically returned when your lending period is over.  

Kanopy

Willoughby City Library has decided to discontinue its Kanopy subscription. The service has seen limited use, and after careful consideration, we’ve determined it no longer offers value for money for our community.

While Kanopy will no longer be available, there are plenty of great alternatives for streaming movies and TV shows. Our friendly library staff are happy to help you find suitable options – feel free to ask for assistance next time you’re at the library. We also have a large collection of DVDs for you to borrow, including TV series, films and documentaries. Additionally, we encourage you to explore hoopla, a service for library members that offers a selection of movies and other media.

Kanopy will remain available until 14 March. 

 

For mobile

  1. Download the Kanopy app on your mobile device from your app store.
  2. Click on the ‘Get started' button.
  3. Click 'Find Library', then select 'Willoughby Library Service - New South Wales'.
  4. Enter your Library card number and click 'Next'. Please make sure to include 'X' when entering your Library card number.
  5. Create an account with your name, email address and password. Read and accept the terms of service and privacy, then click 'Sign up'.
  6. Once you have found an item you want to watch, click the item image.
  7. Click the play icon or add to your watchlist.

For computer

  1. Go to the Willoughby Library Service Kanopy page.
  2. Click 'Add a library card'.
  3. Enter your Library card number and click 'Continue'. Please make sure to include 'X' when entering your Library card number. 
  4. Create your account with your name, email address and password. Read and accept the terms of service and privacy policy, then click 'Sign up'.
  5. You will receive a verification email. Follow the link in the email to verify your email address.
  6. Once you have found an item you want to watch, click the item image.
  7. Click the play button or add to your watchlist.

LOTE4Kids

LOTE4Kids is a database of digital books in over 60 languages, created for children to enjoy books in languages other than English. Every book comes with an English translation to help children learn language. New books and languages are released each month, and fun online games are also available to play.

To access LOTE4Kids, please do one of the following:

  • Visit LOTE4Kids on your web browser.
  • Download the LOTE4Kids app from your app store.

Log into LOTE4Kids using your Library card number. Please make sure to include 'X' when entering your Library card number. 

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