eBooks

Download and read. Whatever your age group or interest we have eBooks for you.

Use your library card to borrow eBooks for adults, kids and young adults. Downloadable or read online, there is a collection of bestsellers, romance, mysteries, thrillers, biographies, and more even a great collection of New Zealand titles.

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Skip the Line with Libby and OverDrive

Reads without the wait! Skip the line and borrow a popular title for a two week loan. One title at a time, no holds or renewals.

The Dublin Literary Award

The 2025 shortlist of this international book prize for a novel written in or translated into English has been announced.

St Patrick's Day - 17 March

Links and resources about the patron saint of Ireland and Irish culture.

eBooks FAQs

No.

The Kindle eReader does not support eBooks from either OverDrive (including the Libby app) or Wheelers.

However the Kindle Fire tablet is compatible with our eBook platforms using an eReader app.
If you're missing parts (chapters, pages, minutes, etc.) of a downloaded book, audiobook, or magazine, delete and re-download it.

Steps for audiobooks and books
1. Tap Shelf .
2. Tap Loans at the top of the screen.
3. Tap , then Remove Download.
4. Wait for two minutes, then completely close the app:
  - On Android devices: Open your recently used apps list, find the Libby app, and swipe to close it.
  - On iOS devices: Close the Libby app by swiping up from the app switcher on your iPhone or iPad.
5. Reopen the app.
6. Go to your Shelf , then tap next to the title. This will download a fresh copy.
Steps for magazines
1. Tap Shelf .
2. Tap next to the magazine's name.
3. Tap Remove Download.
4. Wait for two minutes, then completely close the app:
  
  On Android devices: Open your recently used apps list, find the Libby app, and swipe to close it.
  
  On iOS devices: Close the Libby app by swiping up from the app switcher on your iPhone or iPad.
5. Reopen the app.
6. Go to your Shelf , tap next to the magazine, then Download.
If re-downloading the title doesn't resolve the issue, consider reporting it to the Libby Support team.
You can borrow, read and listen to OverDrive eBooks and eAudiobooks directly from the catalogue.

There is no longer an option to download OverDrive titles from catalogue.

The easiest way to download OverDrive eBooks and eAudiobooks for offline use is in OverDrive's Libby app on your mobile device.

Download the Libby app
- Libby - Apple App Store
- Libby - Google Play
You can still download OverDrive ebooks to your Windows or Mac computer for offline use, or transfer to an eReader in
- OverDrive
- Libbyapp.com
You can borrow eBooks or downloadable eAudiobooks while overseas using OverDrive as long as your library card privileges (your contact details) are up to date.

You cannot due to licensing restrictions borrow an eBook from Wheelers if you are overseas. You can though continue to read any eBooks that you have downloaded before you have left.
There are currently no Linux-based eBook reader software options compatible with Adobe DRM files. However you can use Wine to run the Windows version of ADE.

The easiest way to access eBook if you are using Linux is to read it in your browser.