A New Look for the Library App

We’ve refreshed the Christchurch City Libraries app with a new look and new features.

What’s new?

The updated app includes features you already know, plus some exciting new additions. You’ll be able to:

  • Receive notifications when a hold is ready to collect or an item is overdue
  • Access selected eResources directly through the app
  • Enjoy an improved app experience

New Library App

  • Many of our digital ebooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers are available directly in the Library App.

    You can search and download content from:

    • BorrowBox
    • Libby
    • PressReader
    • uLibrary

    To access these collections in the Library App, Search by title or keyword, then select Filters to narrow your search to a specific eResource. Make your choice and select Done.

    There's a one-off extra step to enjoy PressReader and uLibrary content in the Library App. First, turn-on the Integrated Reader options in your Account Preferences.

    Once downloaded, your e-Issues will appear in your Loans in the App. You can Return titles or Remove downloads from your Loans. Remove deletes the download from your device. Digital loans do not count towards your 30-item loan limit for physical items.

  • To access te reo Māori in the app, open My Account and select the Languages option from the menu.  From this list, select te reo Māori and confirm the change. Once selected, the app interface will update to te reo Māori. 

  • OpenDyslexic is an optional accessibility feature designed to make reading easier for people with dyslexia. The font is weighted at the bottom of each letter to help reduce common reading errors caused by letter rotation and crowding. When enabled, it can improve reading stability, focus, and overall comfort while navigating content in the app.

    To enable this feature, navigate to the Preferences menu. Within the Interface Font section, turn on OpenDyslexic. Once selected, the font will automatically update across supported areas of the app.

    If you would like to return to the default font, switch the setting back to Standard.

  • You can access your lists and shelves from the website under My Account. These lists and shelves are not available on the new Library App. 
    You can also make new lists on the Library App, but these lists will only be visible in the App. 

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  • Supported Devices

    CCL Mobile - the Library App was built specifically for iPhone and Android devices.

    Supported OS versions

    The current minimum OS versions supported for CCL Mobile - the Library App are: 

    App Platform Minimum OS version
    CCL Mobile for iOS iOS 15.6 or later
    CCL Mobile for Android Android 7 Nougat or higher

    If your device does not support a version of iOS or Android listed above, you will be unable to download the app.

View more about Library App

Please update your app

Visit the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and check you have the latest version of the Christchurch City Libraries app.

If you see an “Update” button, tap Update to install the latest version.

Once the update is complete, open the app. You may need to close and reopen it for all the new changes to load.

Turn on notifications

To receive notifications about your library account, including when a hold is ready to collect or an item is overdue:

  1. Open the app and go to My Account
  2. Select Preferences
  3. Turn on Notifications

You’ll also need to allow notifications in your device settings if prompted.

If you have multiple library cards saved in the app, you’ll need to add your additional card numbers again after updating.

We are working on some issues as we set up the new app.

Please contact the library if you have any questions.