eAudiobooks FAQs

• What do I need to access OverDrive?

  To download digital titles, you need:

  • A Windows or Mac computer or mobile device;
  • Free digital media software available from the OverDrive site;
  • Access to the internet;
  • Your library card and password / PIN.

  Internet access is needed to browse, check out, and download titles. After download, enjoy a digital title without being connected to the Internet.

• What do I need to use BorrowBox?

  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.

• Do I need to download software to download a BorrowBox eAudiobook?

  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.

  • App Store - BorrowBox
  • Google Play - BorrowBox

• Do all BorrowBox eAudiobooks download at the same speed?

  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.

• How do I change my BorrowBox account details?

  After you log in go to your My Account page, from there you can update your details by clicking the Edit Account Details button.