e-Books, e-Audio, digital newspapers and magazines

Libby, BorrowBox, and Comics Plus are our e-Reading services that allow you to browse and download e-Books, e-Audio, digital newspapers, magazines, comics and graphic novels to your phone, tablet, e-Reader or PC.

• I'm new to e-Reading!

  If you are not already a Liverpool Libraries member and you live, work or study in Liverpool, register now for instant access to our e-Resources.

  Register as a new e-Resource-only user on Read Liverpool

  Alternatively, Join Liverpool Libraries as a full library member.

• I've used Liverpool's e-Reading services

  To use Libby and BorrowBox you will need a Liverpool library borrower number and PIN.

  You will also need to follow the instructions on how to download or install both apps on your mobile device or PC below.

How to use Libby

To use Libby on a mobile device you will need to download the Libby app.

To use Libby on your PC, visit our Libby website.

• you can borrow up to eight titles
• e-Books are returned automatically but you can click 'return' before the final date if you've finished it
• you can renew a title three days before it expires unless there is a hold on the item.
• you can also place a book on hold or cancel a hold through your account

For more information visit the Libby help pages

How to use BorrowBox

You can borrow and reserve up to six e-Books, e-Audiobooks or e-Magazines on a mobile device or PC. Loans expire automatically after 21 days, so there are no late charges.

Using the BorrowBox app

On your tablet or phone you will need to download the BorrowBox app

Once you have installed the app:

1. Start typing 'Liverpool Libraries' in the 'please select your library' option
2. Select 'Liverpool Libraries and Information Services'
3. Log in with your library card number but do not put 'LVP' in the field, just type in the numbers
4. Use your PIN as your password

For email updates, tap on the toggle button or tick the box next to: 'I am happy to receive email updates from the BorrowBox team'. Once you have clicked on 'Agree' you can begin using the app.

Using BorrowBox on a PC

To use BorrowBox on your PC, visit our BorrowBox website.

1. click on 'Sign in' and enter your library card number and PIN — first time users will be asked for their email address and a display name
2. browse or search for eBooks, e-Audiobooks and e-Magazines
3. select an item by choosing 'Borrow'
4. confirm the loan and an email will be send to you

Using ePress on BorrowBox

ePress is available via the BorrowBox app and through the website. It replaces PressReader and offers access to a large collection of current newspapers and magazines, as well as back issues.

How to use Comic Plus

To view our selection of comics and graphic novels, please use the links below. To log in, please enter your library card number only, and do not enter 'LVP'. The full collection is for users over the age of 16 only.

• Full collection — for users over 16
• Children's library — for users under 16
• Alternatively, download the Comics Plus app for Apple and Android.

1. On the 'Get Started' search, select 'Liverpool Library UK' or 'Liverpool Library UK Children's library.
2. Enter your library card number in the box without the 'LVP' and log in.

Reference sites

Our reference sites are all free of charge and you can access them from home or the library with your library card. Browse reference sites on Read Liverpool

• all our reference sites ask for the whole of your library card number including the LVP prefix
• if your library card number begins with "H", please prefix your number with "LVP1" and omit the H