Hammersmith and Fulham Libraries are pleased to announce the launch of our new service, BorrowBox which offers library members eBook and eAudiobook downloads 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
From 6 February 2023, you can access digital content via the BorrowBox app; it's all part of your library membership.
From your device of choice - mobile, tablet, laptop or home computer - you can now access books from best-selling authors (such as James Patterson, Lee Child, Matt Haig, Liane Moriarty, Colson Whitehead, Heather Morris, Lynda La Plante) and many more besides.
BorrowBox has been designed for ease of use. Created by Bolinda Digital (a leading technology company) the app consistently receives the highest rating of any similar app; averaging 4.9 out of 5 stars.
BorrowBox is fantastic. I've gone from having no time to read to consuming books on a weekly basis. When I go for a jog, now I can read whilst being active. When I'm cooking dinner, now I can dip into that next chapter. In the bath, on road trips, shopping, walking or just resting are all opportunities to have a book being read to me."
You can access BorrowBox by downloading the app onto your device or using your computer. We've left handy tips below on how to get set up!
Using BorrowBox on your device
Step 1 - Download the BorrowBox app
- BorrowBox Library on App Store (apple.com)
- BorrowBox Library on Apps on Google Play
- BorrowBox Library on Amazon.co.uk: Appstore for Android
Select your library and enter your library ID / barcode and password / PIN.
Step 2 - Search
Search, browse and discover our great collection 24/7, by title, author or category, read extracts, listen to excerpts and more.
Step 3 - Borrow
Confirm your choice or reserve a title for later.
Step 4 - Download
Download the complete eBook or Audiobook instantly. When reserved titles are ready to download we'll email you.
Step 5 - Enjoy
Enjoy reading bestselling eBooks and listening to the most popular Audiobooks from your favourite authors everywhere you go.
Step 6 - Revisit
We're always adding new titles, so visit often and make the most of your library membership.
Watch the Handy User Guide video!
Using BorrowBox on your computer
Step 1 - Log in to the H&F BorrowBox site with your library ID/barcode and password/PIN
Step 2 - Search
Search, browse and discover our great collection 24/7, by title, author or category, read extracts, listen to excerpts and more.
Step 3 - Borrow
Confirm your choice or reserve a title for later.
Step 4 - Download
Download the complete eBook or Audiobook instantly. When reserved titles are ready to download, we'll email you.
When downloading eAudiobooks, you can transfer these onto your device or listen to them directly on your computer by following the on-screen instructions.
For eBooks you can read them on the BorrowBox website using our handy Online Reader. Simply pick your title, borrow and select 'Read Now'
You can also download eBooks and transfer them to your device by following the on-screen instructions.
Step 5 - Enjoy
Enjoy reading bestselling eBooks and listening to the most popular Audiobooks from your favourite authors everywhere you go.
Step 6 - Revisit
We're always adding new titles, so visit often and make the most of your library membership.
Watch the Handy User Guide video!
BorrowBox website accessibility
BorrowBox customer reviews
'This fab app is so easy to use and I have passed on the sheer joy of it to any number of friends. If you have a current library card the spoken or written world is truly your oyster.'
'The BorrowBox app is amazing - so easy to use! I am able to get through so many books via the audioread that I just could never find the time for with the traditional visual read.'
'As a voice-over user, I can confirm that this app is totally accessible and for everyone who enjoys reading, this is a great way to do it!'
Get your library card ready and see you soon!
To see our range of digital content - databases, learning tools and other eBook, eAudiobook and eMagazines - visit Online and audio-visual resources.