eLibrary

BorrowBox

eBooks | eAudiobooks | Newspapers | Magazines

BorrowBox is a favourite with eBook and audiobook lovers alike and offers an excellent collection of popular titles in both formats, along with a strong selection of New Zealand and Australian authors.

Its simple interface makes borrowing easy, while curated collections and recommendations help you discover your next great read or listen. The BorrowBox ePress collection offers a boutique selection of local newspapers and magazines.

Enjoy BorrowBox content via the app, website or with a compatible eReader. 

If you have an eReader (not Kindle), you can use the BorrowBox website to download your content, and Adobe Digital Editions to transfer it to your eReader. 

BorrowBox also features exclusive audiobook content available through Bolinda’s publishing partnerships, giving your access to titles you may not find elsewhere. They also host free online author talks with bestselling Authors such as Kate Atkinson and Trent Dalton. 

BorrowBox website

BorrowBox Android app

BorrowBox iOS app

BorrowBox Help 

cloudLibrary

eBooks | eAudiobooks

cloudLibrary expands your reading options with access to a collection of more than 500,000 eBooks and eAudiobooks. 

With fiction, non-fiction, children’s and young adult titles, including books in multiple languages, cloudLibrary offers another great way to discover your next read. 

Some titles are available immediately, or with less wait times than our more popular platforms.

Read or listen using the cloudLibrary app, website, or on a compatible eReader. 

To download books to your eReader (not Kindle), use the cloudLibrary website and Adobe Digital Editions, find out more here. 

You can also access our Biblio+ and Comics Plus collections though the cloudLibrary app.

cloudLibrary website

cloudLibrary Android app

cloudLibrary iOS app

cloudLibrary Help

Biblio+

Movies | TV Shows | Documentaries

Stream a growing collection of award-winning films, documentaries, television series and family entertainment – all free with your Libraries Horowhenua membership and Biblio+.

Biblio+ is a library of entertainment at your fingertips. You can stream the content on any device, ad free and with no borrowing limits. 

Watch instantly on your smartphone or tablet with the Biblio+ app, on your computer through the website, or on a compatible smart TV. 

You can also access Biblio+ content through our cloudLibrary app. 

Biblio+ website

Biblio+ Android app

Biblio+ iOS app

Biblio+ Help

Comics Plus

Graphic Novels | Comics | Manga | Picture Books

Comics Plus gives you unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, manga and picture books for all ages.

Enjoy Comics Plus with no holds, no wait times, no borrowing limits and no barriers to reading. Simply choose a title and start reading!

Comics Plus is available in three collections: Children’s Library, Teen Library and Full Collection. 

Children’s library cards provide access to the Children’s and Teen collections. Adult library cards (16+) can access the Full Collection, which includes titles intended for mature readers.

As with all library resources, parents and caregivers are encouraged to guide younger readers in selecting the appropriate collection and material for their age and maturity.

You can learn more about the Comics Plus age-appropriate guidelines here. 

Comics Plus is also available through our cloudLibrary app. 

Comics Plus Children’s Library website (ages 0-12)

Comics Plus Teen Library website (ages 13-17)

Comics Plus Full Collection (all content) 

Comics Plus Android app

Comics Plus iOS app

Comics Plus Help

Libby

eBooks| eAudiobooks | Digital Magazines

Libby is our most popular eLibrary platform, offering more than 50,000 eBooks, eAudiobooks and digital magazines.

Browse all sorts of titles such as bestsellers, classics, non-fiction, children’s books, and magazines in multiple languages using the Libby app or your web browser. 

Borrowed titles can be downloaded for offline reading or listening, and titles automatically return themselves when your loan ends. 

Enjoy Libby content via the app, website or on your compatible eReader.

Kobo eReaders (2018 or newer) support direct borrowing and automatic syncing. Many other e Readers (not Kindle) are also supported by borrowing through the OverDrive ePukaPuka website and transferring titles using Adobe Digital Editions. 

Enjoy Libby’s free online book clubs Libby Reads NZ, and Libby Reads with Jacqueline Bublitz where Authors, book lovers and industry insiders come together to talk about the stories we love and the impact they have.

ePukapuka website

Libby website

Libby Android app

Libby iOS app

Libby Help

OverDrive Help

PressReader

Digital newspapers | Digital magazines

Read newspapers and magazines from New Zealand and around the world, and in over 50 different languages, all in one place. 

From breaking news and current affairs to travel, gardening, cooking business, lifestyle and more, PressReader offers something for every interest. 

New issues are added daily, and many publications can be downloaded for offline reading.

To access the collection, chose the ‘sign in’ option, and use the ‘library or group’ tab to search for Horowhenua District Council.

Press Reader website

Press Reader Android app

Press Reader iOS app

Press Reader Help

Beanstack

Reading Challenges | Reading Tracker

Beanstack makes reading even more fun by helping you track your reading, complete library reading challenges and earn virtual badges. 

Join Libraries Horowhenua reading programmes, set personal reading goals and discover new books along the way. Beanstack is suitable for readers of all ages and used for many of our library reading initiatives, alongside our paper/analogue options.

Beanstack also integrates with our Comics Plus collection. 

Beanstack website

Beanstack Android app

Beanstack iOS app

Beanstack Help

Yes. You’ll need a current Libraries Horowhenua membership or eMembership to access our eLibrary. 

If your card is blocked due to reaching the fine cap, you will need to lower that before being able to use our eLibrary.

If your card is expired, you will need to renew it before using our eLibrary. You can do this by either ringing us on 06 368 1953 or popping into one of our library facilities.

Yes! All our eLibrary services are free to use with your Libraries Horowhenua membership.

• A Libraries Horowhenua membership or eMembership
• Your library password or PIN
• A compatible device
• An internet connection to borrow or stream content. Many items can then be downloaded for offline use

Our eLibrary works with most current devices.

If you’re using an older device that no longer receives software updates, compatibility may be limited and some features or apps many not work as described or be available. 

Please note: Kindles and the Kindle app are not compatible with public library lending in New Zealand.

Forgot your library password? Reset it here. 

You can also ring us on 06 368 1953, email info@horowhenua.govt.nz or call into one of our library facilities to reset your password/PIN.

Some of our eLibrary platforms ask for your library pin – they mean your library pin or password. Your regular library password will work, even if it’s a word-based password. 

Absolutely! Your library membership gives you access to all our eLibrary platforms, so you can use whichever best suits your needs. 

Yes. Most content can be downloaded to your device for offline reading or listening. Streaming services such as Biblio+ require an internet connection. 

Digital loans return automatically at the end of the borrowing period… no need to worry about overdues! 

Just like with our physical collection, you can renew items unless they are on reserve. 

Yes, you can place holds in Libby, BorrowBox and cloudLibrary. 

You can use the ‘deep search’ and ‘notify me’ function in Libby to request titles that aren’t in the collection. 

Comics Plus, Biblio+ and PressReader have no holds or wait lists, content is available immediately.

Yes. As long as you’re a current member of Libraries Horowhenua, and have an internet connection, you can utilise the eLibrary anywhere you wish. 

You can visit any Libraries Horowhenua branch, call us on 06 368 1953 or email info@horowhenua.govt.nz for further help.

Each eLibrary platform has a dedicated online help portal, check out the links above.

You can use our Book a Librarian service if you’d like some 1:1 help or attend one of our eLibrary Discovery sessions which run regularly throughout the year.