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

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

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

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 you mobile device or PC below.

I'm new to e-Reading

If you are not already a Liverpool Libraries member and you live, work or study in Liverpool, you can get instant access to our e-Resources using the link below.

Alternatively, please join Liverpool Libraries as a full library member. Join Liverpool Libraries now.

How to use Libby

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

View the Libby app download links and how to get started

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 visit the Libby help pages for more information

If you have any problems with your Libby account please email us at readliverpool@liverpool.gov.uk. If you don't live, work or study in Liverpool you will not be able to borrow e-Books or e-Audio through Libby.

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.

View the BorrowBox app download links

Once you have installed the app:

start typing 'Liverpool Libraries' in the 'please select your library' option
select 'Liverpool Libraries and Information Services'
log in with your library card number but do not put 'LVP' in the field, just type in the numbers
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.

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
browse or search for eBooks, e-Audiobooks and e-Magazines
select an item by choosing 'Borrow'
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.

Reference sites

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

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

Browse reference sites on Read Liverpool

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