eBooks and eAudiobooks
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How to use the digital library service
Use our free digital library service for ebooks, eAudiobooks and digital magazines. All you need is your Barnet library card and PIN.
If you have forgotten your PIN you can reset it online.
For details of what data is collected about you by the providers and how it is used check our Privacy Notice.
eAudiobooks
BorrowBox is home to the greatest authors of the world’s best eAudiobooks. Borrow, download and enjoy.
Download the app available for:
After you install and open the app, when asked to select your library, type in Barnet libraries rather than the location name.
Watch our videos on how to borrow eAudiobooks
eBooks, eMagazines and eComics
Choose from thousands of fiction and non-fiction eBooks for adults, teenagers and children.
There is a huge selection of magazines and comics for all ages to borrow with no waiting lists.
Magazine titles include:
- New Scientist
- Radio Times
- National Geographic
- National Geographic Kids
- The Week Junior
All titles are free to download to your PC, Mac or mobile device.
Use the Libby app to access titles on your:
- Libby for iPhone
- Libby for iPad
- Libby for Windows Phone
- Libby for Kindle Fire
- Libby for Android device
- or transfer titles to your iPod, MP3 or E-Ink Reader
You can also use it in your web browser at libbyapp.com
The OverDrive app will be permanently unavailable from Monday 1 May 2023.
Please switch to the Libby app to continue borrowing from our OverDrive library.
For help and enquiries email us at digitallibrary@barnet.gov.uk
Changes to The Economist magazine on Libby and PressReader
The Economist became unavailable on Libby from 1 February 2023. This removal was due to changes required by The Economist that are not compatible with Libby’s magazine service.
The Economist will continue to be available on PressReader, although you can only borrow the title for 24 hours. To renew your loan, you will need to visit a Barnet library and login to PressReader using the library's hotspot. Hotspot loans will also be limited to 24 hours.
We apologise for this inconvenience which is beyond our control.
eNewspapers and eMagazines
Download the Pressreader app, sign in with your library card for free then read from thousands of complimentary newspapers and magazines from 100 countries in 60 languages.
After 60 days, log out and sign in again to continue access.
Choose from The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian, The Jewish Chronicle, Empire, Elle and lots more.
You can also download a step by step guide to help get you started on the desktop version.