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eBooks, eAudiobooks, Magazines & Newspapers

Borrow free eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines and newspapers using your library card number.

Our RBdigital content has moved to Libby

Since Tuesday 30th March, all audiobooks, comics, and magazines that we used to offer through RBdigital have moved to Libby – the free reading app from OverDrive. Our newspaper collection will remain on RBdigital until further notice.

Now our RBdigital titles have moved to Libby, any current checkouts will still be available in RBdigital through the remainder of their lending periods. This way, you can finish reading without disruption or risk of losing your place.

If you aren’t able to use Libby or libbyapp.com, you can use the original OverDrive app or our OverDrive website instead. These alternatives have the same titles as Libby, but offer slightly different features and device compatibility.

Read our FAQ for more information.

Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks with BorrowBox

You can borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks for free with your library card. The BorrowBox app is available to download from the Apple App store for iOS users and the Google Play store for Android users.

Kindle Fire users can also download the app (see instructions), while PC users can access BorrowBox through their website – which also has a help page including frequently asked questions.

Once the BorrowBox app is downloaded, simply search for “St.Helens Libraries”, enter your library card number and PIN plus your email address.

BorrowBox offers a wide collection of titles, with an app that is accessible, intuitive and simple to operate and enjoy.

Read our FAQ for more information.

Listen to eAudiobooks with RBdigital

Choose from our range of eAudiobooks to listen in the RBdigital app, or using your web browser. Titles you can enjoy include:

All you need is your library card and the app, or web browser, to get started! The RBdigital app is available to download from the Apple App store for iOS users and the Google Play store for Android users.

Go to our RBdigital catalogue, click “Register” in the top right hand corner and fill in your details, including your library card number. You will be asked to give an email address and choose a password, which you can then use to access the service.

Borrow digital magazines with RBdigital Magazines

Choose from our range of digital magazines to read in your browser, including the latest publications and 12 months of back issues. Titles you can borrow include:

HELLO!
Good Housekeeping
BBC Good Food
Prima
Auto Express
Woman
Amateur Photographer
National Geographic
Cosmopolitan
Vogue
Country Walking
BBC Gardener’s World
Health and Fitness
New Scientist
TIME
EDGE

All you need is your library card and a web browser to get started. You can even download the RBdigital app to take your borrowed magazines on the go! The RBdigital app is available to download from the Apple App store for iOS users and the Google Play store for Android users.

Read digital newspapers with RBdigital PressReader

Choose from our range of digital newspapers to read in your browser or via the RBdigital app. UK national titles include:

Daily Express
The Guardian
The Independent
London Evening Standard
Daily Mail
Daily Mirror
The Observer
The Scotsman
Daily Star
Daily Telegraph

All you need is your library card and a web browser or the app to get started! The RBdigital app is available to download from the Apple App store for iOS users and the Google Play store for Android users.

Read Disney and Marvel comics titles with RBdigital now!

Read Disney, Marvel, and other titles for free with your library card. The RBdigital app is available to download from the Apple App store for iOS users and the Google Play store for Android users. Users can now register for RBdigital through the mobile app.

PC users can access RBdigital through their website – which also has a help page including frequently asked questions.

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