On this page Content components A Boroondara Library membership gives you free access to thousands of eBooks, audiobooks, digital magazines and storytelling videos on your phone, tablet, computer or eReader (excluding Kindle).Please note: you can browse eBooks and audiobooks via our library catalogue, but you'll need to borrow items directly through the platforms below. Libby (OverDrive)Libby, powered by OverDrive, provides access to eBooks, audiobooks and digital magazines — all hand-picked by our librarians.Libby website OverDrive website Libby on Android Libby on iOSPlease note: Libby and OverDrive give you access to the same collection, just with different browsing experiences. Libby and OverDrive instructions Expand all Collapse all Access Libby via the mobile app Open the Libby app.Select 'Yes' to confirm you have a library membership. Then select 'I'll search for a library'.Search for and select 'Boroondara Library Service'.Select 'Enter library account details' then enter your library membership number and PIN.Select 'Next' then either browse or use the magnifying glass icon to search for a particular title or author.Once you've found a title, select 'Borrow' and follow the prompts.Borrowed titles will appear on your shelf, under the book icon.For more information, visit the Help page on the Libby website. Access Libby via a web browser Go to the Libby website and select 'Sign in with my card'.Enter your library membership number and PIN, then select 'Sign in'.Select 'Next' then either browse or use the magnifying glass icon to search for a particular title or author.Once you've found a title, select 'Borrow' and follow the prompts.Borrowed titles will appear on your shelf, under the book icon.For more information, visit the Help page on the Libby website or the Help page on the Overdrive website Access OverDrive via a web browser Go to the OverDrive website and select 'Sign in'.Enter your library membership number and PIN, then select 'Sign in'.Either browse or use the magnifying glass icon to search for a particular title or author. Once you've found a title, select 'Borrow' and follow the prompts.Borrowed titles will appear in your 'Loans', under the book icon. For more information, visit the Help page on the OverDrive website. Download Libby eBooks to your computer Install Adobe Digital Editions from the Adobe website onto your computer.Create an Adobe ID by using the Adobe Sign up eform.Open Adobe Digital Editions and select 'Help, Authorize computer'. Select 'Adobe ID' from the drop-down menu and enter your Adobe ID and password.Navigate to the login page on the Libby website and log in with your library membership number and PIN.Go to your shelf (book icon), select 'Manage loan', then 'Read with' and select EPUB.Double-click on the downloaded ePub file to open it Adobe Digital Editions. From here you can read inside Adobe Digital Editions or transfer the file to an eReader (Kindles excepted). Expand all Collapse all BorrowBoxBorrowBox has a wide range of audiobooks and eBooks for adults, teens and children.BorrowBox website BorrowBox on Android BorrowBox on iOS BorrowBox instructions Expand all Collapse all Access BorrowBox via the mobile app Open the BorrowBox app.Search for and select 'Boroondara Library Service'.Enter your library membership number and PIN, then select ‘Sign in’.To browse the collection, use the navigation panel at the bottom of the screen. To search for a specific title, select the magnifying glass icon.Once you've found a title, select 'Borrow' and then select 'Read now' or 'Listen now' Borrowed titles will appear under ‘My loans’.For more information, visit the Help page on the BorrowBox website (you must be signed in to BorrowBox to view this page). Access BorrowBox via a web browser Sign in to the BorrowBox website with your library membership number and PIN.To search for a specific title or author, select the magnifying glass icon.Once you've found a title, select 'Borrow', ‘Confirm loan’ and ‘Read now’.Select ‘Read online’ to access the eBook in your web browser.Borrowed titles will appear under 'My loans'.For more information, visit the Help page on the BorrowBox website (you must be signed in to BorrowBox to view this page). Download BorrowBox audiobooks to your computer Sign in to the BorrowBox website with your library membership number and PIN.To search for a specific title or author, select the magnifying glass icon.Once you've found a title, select 'Borrow', ‘Confirm loan’ and ‘Listen now’.Choose to either ‘Download complete audiobook’ or download in parts.Locate the downloaded audiobook file on your computer. You'll find a user guide included in this file with further instructions.For more information, visit the Help page on the BorrowBox website (you must be signed in to BorrowBox to view this page). Download BorrowBox eBooks to your computer Install Adobe Digital Editions from the Adobe website onto your computer.Create an Adobe ID by using the Adobe Sign up eform.Open Adobe Digital Editions and select 'Help, Authorize computer'. Select 'Adobe ID' from the drop-down menu and enter your Adobe ID and password.Navigate to the login page on BorrowBox website and log in with your library membership number and PIN. Go to 'My loans', select 'Read' and then 'Download for eReader (Adobe ePub)'.Double-click on the downloaded ePub file to open it Adobe Digital Editions. From here you can read inside Adobe Digital Editions or transfer the file to an eReader (Kindles excepted) following the steps below. Expand all Collapse all StoryBox LibraryWatch videos of Australian stories read by some of Australia's favourite storytellers and performers. Recommended for children aged 3 to 12 years.StoryBox website StoryBox instructions Expand all Collapse all Access StoryBox via the mobile app Go to the StoryBox Library website and log in using your library membership number.Enter your details to create a free StoryBox Library account.Download the StoryBox Library App from either the Apple App store website for iOS devices, or the Google Play website for Android devices.Select 'Get started', then select 'Log in with library access'.Choose 'Boroondara Library Service' and enter your membership number.Type in the password you created as part of your StoryBox account creation in Step 2. Access StoryBox via a web browser Sign up using your library membership number on the StoryBox Library website.Enter your details to create a free StoryBox Library account. Expand all Collapse all Transfer an eBook to an eReaderFollow these steps:Download the eBook to your computer.Open the downloaded eBook file in Adobe Digital Editions.Connect your eReader to the computer.Once the eReader device name appears in the list on the left side of Adobe Digital Editions, drag your downloaded eBook onto the eReader device name.Disconnect the eReader and start reading.Please note: our library eBooks and audiobooks aren't compatible with Kindle eReaders.Kobo eReadersBorrow books using the Libby app or website (or the OverDrive website), then read them on your Kobo. Compatible titles will appear on your Kobo once you sync it over Wi-Fi. Just make sure you're signed into OverDrive on your Kobo with the same library card you use for Libby.Return or renew eBooks and audiobooksYou'll get a reminder by email or an app notification before your loan ends (depending on your settings). Follow the instructions in the notification to return or renew your items — or just let the loan expire automatically on the due date.Return an eBook or audiobook earlyNavigate to your bookshelf or loans in BorrowBox, Libby or OverDrive. Select the title you want to return, then:select Return early for BorrowBoxselect Manage loan for Libby and OverDrive.
