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.

Important update: Changes to our digital collection

From 2 September, Willoughby City Library users will no longer have access to the digital collection on Libby by OverDrive. Please check your account and re-borrow or re-reserve your items through BorrowBox. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. 

  • Most of the collection on OverDrive by Libby will be moving to BorrowBox subject to publisher approval.
  • We are consolidating our e-Collection into one convenient location on BorrowBox, where you can access eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, and eNewspapers.
  • If you have downloaded titles for offline use on Libby, you will still be able to access these titles until the end of their lending period. Titles not downloaded will be removed from your shelves and will need to be re-borrowed on BorrowBox.
  • Any titles with outstanding reservations will need to be reserved again on the BorrowBox.

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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.

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

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.
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Need help?

See our frequently asked questions when accessing digital library resources.
Book a free Tech Bar help session or technology workshop – see our upcoming events and programs.
Call library staff on 9777 7900 or email library@willoughby.nsw.gov.au

 

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