eBooks and eAudiobooks

Select a collection below for details on how to access eBooks or eAudiobooks on your mobile device, PC, or eReader. For Kindle devices, only the KindleFire is compatible.

 

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

  • You can borrow 10 eBooks and 10 eAudiobooks for 3 weeks.
  • Items can be renewed twice if there are no reservations.
  • There are no reservation fees and your loans are automatically returned upon expiry.

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.

indyreads provides access to a range of eBook and eAudiobooks to support all NSW public libraries. Content on indyreads includes Australian authors, independent publishers, community language collections, and NSW local studies content. 

  • You can borrow 20 eBooks for 3 weeks.
  • Items can be renewed twice if there are no reservations.
  • There are no reservation fees and your loans are automatically returned upon expiry.

 

For mobile

  1. Download the indyreads app on your mobile device from your app store.
  2. Open the app and search for 'Willoughby City Library' in the 'Select 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. Read and accept the 'Terms and conditions of use' and click 'Log in'.
  5. Once you have found an item you want to borrow, click the item image.
  6. Click 'Borrow'.
  7. Click the download icon to download to your device. 

For computer

  1. Open the indyreads website.
  2. Click 'Log in' and search for 'Willoughby City Library' in the 'Select 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. Once you have found an item you want to borrow, click the item image.
  5. Click 'Borrow'.
  6. Click 'Read' to read or download to your computer.

Borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines to read on your phone, tablet or computer. You can borrow ebooks and eAudiobooks for 3 weeks. Items can be renewed twice if there are no reservations. There are no reservation fees and your loans are automatically returned upon expiry.

For mobile

  1. Download the Libby 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 and PIN/password. Please make sure to include 'X' when entering your Library card number.
  4. Once you have found an item you want to borrow, click on the cover image to 'Borrow'.
  5. Borrowed titles appear under Shelf > Loans and download to the app automatically when you are connected to Wi-Fi. You can change download rules to update your download settings.
  6. From your Loans, you can:
  • Click the book or magazine cover image to start reading or listening to the selected title.
  • Select 'Manage Loan' to see options like renew and return early.

If you need more assistance, refer to the Help videos provided by Libby.

For computer

  1. Access Libby in your web browser.
  2. Open Libby 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. Once you have found an item you want to borrow, click on the cover image to 'Borrow'.
  5. Borrowed titles appear under Shelf > Loans and download to the computer by clicking on 'Open Book'.
  6. From your loans, you can:
  • Click the book or magazine cover image to start reading or listening to the selected title.
  • Select 'Manage Loan' to see options like renew and return early.

OR

  1. Go to the Willoughby City Library OverDrive website.
  2. Sign in with your Library card number and PIN/password. Please make sure to include 'X' when entering your Library card number.
  3. Once you have found an item you want to borrow, click on the cover image or click 'Borrow' under the cover image to borrow.
  4. Confirm your loan by clicking the Borrow button in the pop up window. 
  5. From your loans, you can:
  • Click the button next to cover image to start reading or listening to the selected title.
  • Download EPUB format to your device or install Libby application.
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