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Digital Reads

We have a variety of free digital resources that you can download anywhere and anytime; including eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers

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Read and listen with BorrowBox

BorrowBox has a huge selection of fiction and non-fiction that you can download and enjoy for free as a library member. The App makes it easy to browse, listen and read your library books wherever you are.

Key Features:

  • Borrowing Limits: Select up to 10 eBooks and 6 eAudiobooks. Once downloaded, they are available for 21 days, after which they will automatically expire unless renewed. You can return titles early if you finish them before the due date.
  • Easy Access: To use BorrowBox, you must be a member of Nottingham City Libraries. Create an account or register for each service using your library card number and PIN/password.
Get Started on the BorrowBox website Get the Android App Get the IOS App
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eMagazines with Libby from OverDrive

Enjoy unlimited access to eMagazines through Libby!
  • Checkout Period: Read each title for 21 days, after which they will automatically return.
  • Popular Titles: Access favourites like National Geographic, Good Housekeeping, and Rolling Stone.
  • Multilingual Options: Find magazines in various languages
  • Get the app today, or use it in your web browser at libbyapp.com.
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First time set up: Download the Libby app or go to libbyapp.com. Select Yes to the question ‘Do you have a library card?’, tap ‘I’ll search for a library’, type in Nottingham and choose Nottingham City Libraries. Enter your Library card number and PIN/Password on the next screen. Click on Sign-in, then Next – you are now all set to enjoy over 3,000 eMagazines.

Technical Support: For assistance with Libby, visit the Libby Help Page for troubleshooting and device compatibility information.

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eNewspapers with PressReader

Get access to thousands of the world’s top newspapers as soon as they’re available on shelves.

Enjoy the convenience of viewing today’s newspapers in full image, a text-only format, or listen to articles using the ‘listen’ feature.  No limits on downloads. They’re yours to keep forever.

Accessing PressReader

To sign in, you’ll need your library card number and PIN/password.

For help with using PressReader for the first time click here.

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Most Kobo eReaders can be used with library eBooks, but the setup process depends on your device and the eBook service being used.

Libby and OverDrive

If you are having problems connecting your Kobo to Libby or OverDrive, please contact Libby support directly:

https://help.libbyapp.com/en-us/categories/need-more-help.htm

BorrowBox eBooks

BorrowBox eBooks can sometimes be transferred to Kobo devices using Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) on a computer.

The general process is:

  1. Install Adobe Digital Editions on your computer.
  2. Borrow an eBook through BorrowBox and choose Download for eReader.
  3. Connect your Kobo to your computer.
  4. Open Adobe Digital Editions and transfer the book to your device.

Further guidance is available from Kobo: https://help.kobo.com/

Please note: As there are many different eReader models and software versions, Nottingham City Libraries cannot provide technical support for individual devices. For device-specific help, please contact Kobo, Libby or BorrowBox support.

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Nottingham Libraries Readers Page

This page is dedicated to the joy of reading for pleasure. We discuss all things reading.
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Books & Resources

Use the online catalogue to research, reserve, renew and access books & resources in libraries, plus explore eBooks, eMagazines, eNewspapers, eAudio, eReference and more.

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