E-audiobooks, e-books, e-comics, e-magazines, e-newspapers - Print version

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E-audiobooks and e-books

The e-audiobooks and e-books service is provided by Borrow Box. You can use Borrow Box for free as part of your library membership. Not a member? Join the library [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/126/libraries/3213/join_find_use/1].

You can use Borrow Box;

How to use Borrow Box

Watch our helpful video:

Use Borrow Box online via the app

  • Go to the app once installed on your device
  • You will need your library card number (the 14-digit number on the back of your library card)
  • You will need your PIN (a 4-digit number you will have been issued with when you joined the library). Don’t know your PIN? Request your PIN [https://myaccount.coventry.gov.uk/service/Libraries___pin_request]. If you need your PIN urgently, phone any library during opening hours.
  • Sign in; type in and select Coventry City Library, enter your library card number, enter your PIN

The Borrow Box app is available for smartphones and tablets that run the Android or iOS operating system (including Amazon Kindle Fire devices - these run the Android OS and the Borrow Box app is available in the Amazon app store). You will need to visit the app store for your device and download the app. The app is the easiest way to use the service.

  • If you have an Android device (most Samsung, Sony etc devices), the Borrow Box app is available through the Play Store .
  • If you have an iOS device (all Apple devices), the Borrow Box app is available through the App Store [https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/borrowbox-library/id562843562].
  • If you have an Amazon Kindle Fire device, the Borrow Box app is available through the Amazon Appstore .

Use Borrow Box online via the website

Help 

Libraries and Information Service

Address: Central Library
Smithford Way
Coventry
CV1 1FY

Telephone: 024 7683 2314 [tel:02476832314]

E-comics and e-magazines

The e-comics and e-magazines service is provided by Libby (by OverDrive). You can use Libby for free as part of your library membership. Not a member? Join the library [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/126/libraries/3213/join_find_use/1].

You can use Libby (by OverDrive);

How to use Libby (by Overdrive)

Use Libby online via the app

  • Go to the app once installed on your device
  • First; select 'Yes', type in Coventry City Libraries, and enter your library card number (the 14-digit number on the back of your library card), then your PIN and select 'Sign in' 
  • Each time you use the Libby app you will automatically be logged in, so will not need to repeat this, or save your login details

The Libby app is available for smartphones and tablets that run the Android or iOS operating system (including Amazon Kindle Fire devices - these run the Android OS and the Libby app is available in the Amazon app store). You will need to visit the app store for your device and download the app. The app is the easiest way to use the service.

You can download Libby on:

  • iOS 9+ (get it from the Apple App Store )
  • Android 5.0+ (get it on Google Play )

If you have a Windows computer, Mac computer, or a Chromebook, you can use Libby in your web browser at libbyapp.com [https://libbyapp.com/]. We suggest using the latest version of Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge (Chromium).

Use Libby online via the website

  • Go to the Libby website [http://www.libbyapp.com/welcome]
  • First; select 'Yes', type in Coventry and select Coventry City Libraries
  • Then; select Add a Library Card and enter your library card number (the 14-digit number on the back of your library card) and select 'Next'
  • Enter your PIN and select 'Sign in' 

How to browse and enjoy magazines in Libby

Read the video transcript [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/directory-record/42381/how-to-browse-and-enjoy-magazines-in-libby].

Help 

  • Use the help page [https://help.libbyapp.com/en-us/index.htm] on the Libby website
  • If you can’t log in to Libby, you can visit us, or phone us, or email libraries247@coventry.gov.uk [mailto:libraries247@coventry.gov.uk] and we will check your membership record for any blocks on your ticket. Blocks are automatically applied if you owe us over £10, have overdue items on your card, have reported your card as lost or stolen, or have been banned from using the library service.

Libraries and Information Service

Address: Central Library
Smithford Way
Coventry
CV1 1FY

Telephone: 024 7683 2314 [tel:02476832314]

E-newspapers

The e-newspapers service is provided by Press Reader. You can use Press Reader for free as part of your library membership. Not a member? Join the library [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/126/libraries/3213/join_find_use/1].

You can use Press Reader;

How to use Press Reader

Use Press Reader online via the app

You can use Press Reader online via the app, on-site or off-site;

On-site access via the app

On-site access applies if you are using the Library Guest Wireless, or you are using a HotSpot.

  • Go to the app once installed on your device
  • Library Guest Wireless; sign in to the Wi-Fi using your email address
  • HotSpot; a green coffee cup will be displayed in the bottom right hand corner of the app if you have HotSpot access. If the coffee cup is not green or displayed, go to more, then HotSpot Map, then find and select the library on the map.

If you leave the library, you will need to sign in to Press Reader using the off-site access instructions below.

Off-site access via the app

  • Go to the app once installed on your device
  • Sign in; You will need your library card number (the 14-digit number on the back of your library card). Select the icon for library card or group (this should be yellow). Type in and select Library - Coventry. Enter your library card number.

The Press Reader app is available for smartphones and tablets that run the Android, iOS or Windows operating system (including Amazon Kindle Fire devices - these run the Android OS and the Borrow Box app is available in the Amazon app store). You will need to visit the app store for your device and download the app. The app is the easiest way to use the service.

Use Press Reader online via the website

You can use Press Reader online via the website, on-site or off-site;

On-site access via the website

On-site access applies if you are using a library computer, or the Library Guest Wireless.

If you leave the library, you will need to sign in to Press Reader using the off-site access instructions below.

Off-site access via the website

  • Go to the Press Reader [https://www.pressreader.com/] website
  • Sign in; You will need your library card number (the 14-digit number on the back of your library card). Select the icon for library card or group (this should be blue). Type in and select Library - Coventry. Enter your library card number.

Help

  • Use the help page [https://care.pressreader.com/hc/en-us] on the Press Reader website
  • If you can’t log in to Press Reader, you can visit us, or phone us, or email libraries247@coventry.gov.uk [mailto:libraries247@coventry.gov.uk] and we will check your membership record for any blocks on your ticket. Blocks are automatically applied if you owe us over £10, have overdue items on your card, have reported your card as lost or stolen, or have been banned from using the library service.
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