Read or listen

Apps for reading or listening to books and magazines.

Apps for reading or listening to books and magazines.

Borrowbox

Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks for free with your library membership. Borrowbox offers a more curated collection with a greater emphasis on local content than other library apps.

  • Download the BorrowBox App for iOS or Android.
  • Search for Porirua Library in the "library" field.
  • Sign in with your Porirua Library membership number and PIN/password.

You are ready to browse and borrow in BorrowBox!

When you read and listen using the app, loans are automatically returned and deleted on the due date.

You can also log into Porirua's Borrowbox Catalogue straight from your browser.

Libby app

Libby is a very popular source of eBooks, eAudiobooks and magazines. You can use it with Android, iOS, eReaders and on your desktop.

  • Install the Libby app via your device's app store. Libby for Android ; Libby for iOS
  • Open the app and follow the prompts to choose Porirua Library as your library.
  • When prompted, enter your library membership number (SM123456) and your PIN / Password.
  • Once you have installed your app and logged in with your library number, you are ready to start using Libby.

You can log into EPukapuka straight from your browser.

Libby help

Libby does not work with Kindle.

Pressreader

Use your library card and PIN/password to access over 7,000 magazines and newspapers from around the world

You can access Pressreader through your browser or through an app.

To access the content you need your library card number and your PIN/password.

Pressreader for iOS

Pressreader for Android

How to sign in to Pressreader with your Porirua Library card.