Content components Take Boroondara Library Service with you everywhere you go! With the new app you can:browse the catalogue, view our curated reading lists, and place reservationsmanage your loans, renewals and reservationslink and manage your family members’ library cardsstore a digital version of your library cardcreate and manage your own reading listsuse the reading tracker to log reading time and recently read itemsscan a book’s barcode to see if we have a copy and place a reservationaccess eBooks and audiobooks all in one placediscover what’s on at your local branch and across Boroondara.Download the Boroondara Library Service appSearch for 'Boroondara Library Service' in your app store or follow the links below.Download for AppleDownload for Android The Spydus Mobile app is being discontinuedFrom 31 July 2026, the Spydus Mobile app will no longer be available. Only the Boroondara Library Service app will allow you to continue digitally browsing, borrowing, reserving and renewing with our libraries after 31 July. Make the switch to the new app today to begin exploring everything it has to offer.Saved listsUnfortunately, your existing saved lists won't be accessible from the new app, but don’t worry, they’re not lost. You can still view them anytime through the library catalogue:Log in to the catalogue using your library card number and PIN Select ‘View all saved lists’.The Boroondara Library Service app includes a ‘My Lists’ feature where you can save the books you’d like to read. You can also use its ‘Reading Tracker’ to record your reading sessions and track your progress.Turning on notificationsWant a friendly nudge when things are due and to stay in the loop with library news? The Boroondara Library Service app can send handy reminders straight to your device for:loan reminders 3 days before your items are due.overdue items 1 and 7 days after the due date.membership expiry 30 and 14 days before your membership expires.library news and announcements so you never miss what's happening.How to turn notifications onYou may need to complete both steps below to activate notifications. Step 1: Turn on notifications in the appOpen the Boroondara Library Service app and log inGo to My Account > Preferences > NotificationsToggle on Library News and Loans and ReservationsStep 2: Turn notifications on in your device settings Go to your device's SettingsSelect NotificationsFind the Boroondara Library Service app and turn notifications onPlease note: Steps may vary slightly depending on your device type.Contact usIf you need some help getting started, please contact our friendly staff:in person at any of our branchescall (03) 9278 4666use our online Ask a librarian form.
