e-resources

hoopla

Have you heard the news? You now have access to over 1.5 million media titles via hoopla Digital!

Lithgow City Council Libraries are excited to offer hoopla, which lets you borrow and instantly stream audiobooks, eBooks, comics and manga, music, movies, TV, and more, all with no holds or waiting.

Just visit hoopladigital.com.au or download the hoopla app from your device’s app store, and sign up with your library card.

hoopla works on smart devices or in your computer’s browser, so you can start on one device and pick up where you left off on another. You can stream titles or even download them for offline use. And with over 1.5 million titles available instantly and more being added each week, hoopla truly has something for everyone.

You can borrow up to 10 titles each month. So what are you waiting for? Check hoopla out today. If you have questions, please contact us at 6352 9100.

Borrow Box link

BorrowBox

Borrow free eBooks and eAudiobooks using the BorrowBox app.

Apple users simply need to visit the iTunes App store and search for ‘BorrowBox’

Android users will find the app in the Google Play store, again listed as ‘BorrowBox’.

Once the user has installed the app on their device, they will need to search for Lithgow Library in the ‘Library’ field provided and then login using their Membership Number and PIN.

BorrowBox website https://lithgow.borrowbox.com/

indyreads – eBook, eAudio

Indyreads is a local eContent management platform, provided by the State Library of NSW via NSW public libraries. This platform enables public libraries to provide free access to over 9000 eBooks and eAudio.

The aim of indyreads is to ensure that NSW public libraries can offer their clients a diverse collection of quality Australian and overseas published works.

Access indyreads on your web browser, or via the free indyreads app on Apple or Android devices via the App Store or Google Play. Enter your library card and PIN numbers and you are ready to go.

Indyreads website: https://indyreads.libraries.nsw.gov.au/

If you have any problems accessing any of our digital content please contact Lithgow Library on 63529100.

Once the user has installed the app on their device, they will need to search for Lithgow Library in the ‘Library’ field provided and then login using their Membership Number and PIN.

Borrow Box link

Libby – Audio, eBook and eMagazines

Library members have free access to the most recent audiobooks, magazines and eBooks on their devices 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

With access to over 3000 magazine titles, over 1000 audiobooks and eBooks, readers are ensured of finding something to suit their tastes.

Getting Started

To access Libby you will need to be a library member. Membership is free and takes only a few minutes.  Once you are a member download the Getting Started with Libby Guide to help you get on your way.

Libby app