Download e-books, e-magazines and digital audiobooks

Borrow audio books

Audio books work differently to eBooks because digital platforms can own exclusive rights to books. To bring you the widest range of books possible we use three different platforms.

You can search across all three platforms for a specific book or author using our online library catalogue or on our app. Alternatively, you can browse within each platform directly. We have more information about the different platforms, and how to access them below.

OverDrive and Libby

The OverDrive website and its sister app Libby offer our widest range of e-audiobooks. Once you have downloaded the Libby app you will also have access to a range of magazines and comics.

You can download the Libby app through your app store.

Open OverDrive and Libby

BorrowBox audio books

BorrowBox offers a wide selection of audio books and will sync with your car’s entertainment system so you can listen to audio books while driving. You can access the BorrowBox website or download the app through your app store.

Open BorrowBox

uLibrary

No longer available from 1 April

From 1 April 2024, eAudio books will no longer be available from uLibrary through your library membership. All eAudio books borrowed from uLibrary will automatically expire on 1 April. Library members will continue to be able to access eAudio books through Libby and BorrowBox. Please speak to a member of the library team if you require any support.

uLibrary has a range of books, which includes family sagas by authors like Jenny Holmes and Katie Flynn as well as British library classic crime.It also offers action and crime such as Lee Child and Anne Cleeves.   

You can download the uLibrary app through your app store.

Open uLibrary

Borrow e-magazines, graphic novels and comics.

PressReader

PressReader offers access to 1000s of free magazines including Good Food, The Economist, The Week, Hello! and The New Scientist, as well as newspapers from around the world.

You can use PressReader directly through the PressReader website, or by downloading their app from your app store. You can also access PressReader via OverDrive/Libby.

Open PressReader

Borrow e-newspapers

PressReader

PressReader offers a wide range of national and international newspapers. Once on the Pressreader app or website you can also explore the range of magazines free to borrow.  

You can use PressReader directly through or by downloading their app from your app store. You can also access PressReader via OverDrive/Libby.

Open PressReader

Newsbank

Newsbank also offers a comprehensive news collection including exclusive free access to The Times.

Open Newsbank

Joining the library and PIN numbers

To enjoy these digital services you need to be a member of the library and have your library card number and PIN.

You can quickly and easily become a member, renew  an expired  membership or get your PIN number by  visiting your local library.

If you cannot get to your library, you can contact us or join the library online.

Joining the library is free.