BorrowBox
BorrowBox is an easy to use eAudiobook platform with downloadable MP3 fiction and nonfiction eAudiobooks for adults, young adults and children. There is a wide selection of titles including lots of Australian and New Zealand titles.
With BorrowBox you can:
- Download up to 10 titles at a time. (Checked out for a maximum of 21 days);
- Return titles once you have used them;
- Renew titles up to two times (if there are no holds);
- Place holds on eAudiobook titles (Please note that holds count towards the number of items you can check out. For example two holds means you can only borrow eight titles).
- Access available for Christchurch residents only*.
Featured
Listen to The Affair by Lee Child on BorrowBox
Listen to Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth on BorrowBox
BorrowBox FAQs
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To get started all you will need is an internet connection, your email address and library card number and password/PIN
The BorrowBox apps allow mobile device users to download eBooks and eAudiobooks directly onto their smart device. For users without a compatible BorrowBox device - you can download eAudiobooks directly to your computer.
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No, to download an eAudiobook to your desktop you only require a media manager or media device that is MP3 compatible. Most computers already have these installed. For example most Windows computers have Windows Media Player or VLC player and Mac computers will have iTunes.
For downloading and listening on smartphones and tablets you will need the BorrowBox mobile app. These apps are available in iOS (Apple) from the App Store and Android from Google Play.
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The speed of your download depends on your own internet connection and the size of the eAudiobook. If you are using a dial-up connection or have selected a large eAudiobook to download, you may want to use the option of downloading in parts.
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After you log in go to your My Account page, from there you can update your details by clicking the Edit Account Details button.
BorrowBox eAudiobooks
Getting Started
To get started all you will need is an internet connection, your email address and library card number and password/PIN.
The BorrowBox apps allow mobile device users to download eAudiobooks directly onto their smart device. For users without a compatible BorrowBox device - you can download eAudiobooks directly to your computer.
