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Launch BorrowBox

Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks to read on your computer, phone or tablet.

To get started on a phone or tablet

  • Download the app to your phone or tablet
  • Look for "Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes District Libraries"
  • Login using your library card number and pin/password

To get started on a desktop or laptop

  • Click on this link and login using your library card number and pin/password

If you need help we suggest visiting the BorrowBox help page or you can watch this Niche Academy tutorial.

 

   

 

Launch Libby

Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks to read on your computer, phone or tablet.

To get started on a phone or tablet

  • Download the app to your phone or tablet
  • Look for "Central Otago/Queenstown Lakes District Libraries"
  • Login using your library card number and pin/password

To get started on a desktop or laptop

  • Click on this link and login using your library card number and pin/password

If you need help we suggest visiting the Libby help page or you can watch this Niche Academy tutorial.

 

   

 

Browse the entire collection

Bridget Williams Books (BWB) is an award-winning New Zealand publisher publishing books on New Zealand history, Māori history, women’s issues and contemporary topics have steadily expanded the boundaries of what New Zealand readers can expect to discover.

To get started on any device

  • Head to our Bridget Williams page and start browsing the collections
  • Login using your library card number and pin/password

If you need help we suggest visiting the Help tab of each collection (once you have logged in) or you can watch this Niche Academy tutorial.

 

FAQs

How many books can I borrow?

When borrowing physical items:

  • Permanent members can borrow up to 50 items
  • Temporary members can borrow up to four items

In addition to the above limits on physical items, you can borrow eItems as follows:

  • BorrowBox: six eBooks, six eAudiobooks, six eMagazines
  • Libby: five titles

I would like to suggest an item to add to your collection

Please complete this Suggestion for Purchase form.

Can I read eBooks from Libby or BorrowBox on my eReader?

For the latest information about device compatibility and syncing for Libby, head to this Libby Help page. Kobo eReaders are the recommended device for borrowing eBooks via Libby.

 

To read eBooks from BorrowBox on an eReader, you will need to download Adobe Digital Editions on a desktop PC and transfer items to your eReader. Head to the BorrowBox help page for the latest information on how to transfer items to your eReader.

eBooks & eAudiobooks for Kids & Young Adults

For Kids

Check out our eBook & eAudiobook collections for kids.

eBooks & eAudiobooks for Kids
For Young Adults

Check out our eBook & eAudiobook collections for young adults.

eBooks & eAudiobooks for Young Adults