eBooks

Download the Libby App!

Overdrive have developed ‘Libby’ – a free app for downloading and reading library eBooks and eAudiobooks on your phone or tablet.

'Meet Libby' and download the app to enjoy instant and free reading on your mobile device:

       

OverDrive hosts a large digital library catalogue of eBooks and eAudiobooks.
With OverDrive, you can borrow and enjoy free eBooks, audiobooks, and more from your library's digital collection. All you need to get started is an internet connection and a library card.

BROWSE & DOWNLOAD FROM OVERDRIVE

OverDrive eReading Room for Kids

eReading Room for Kids is a section of OverDrive that displays content only for kids. Kids can browse, sample, place holds and borrow eBooks appropriate for their age range and reading level. No adult content will appear in the search results. Checkouts and holds are processed the same way as the full version of the OverDrive website, so when kids are ready to know how to use the full version, they'll already know how to navigate the pages.

BROWSE & DOWNLOAD FROM eREADING ROOM FOR KIDS

BorrowBox is home to the greatest Australian and international authors of the world’s best eBooks and eAudiobooks.  Your library in one app! All you need to get started is an internet connection and a library card.

BROWSE & DOWNLOAD FROM BORROWBOX

Browse and download popular eBooks and eAudiobooks for adults, teens and kids.

Browse & Download OverDrive eBooks & eAudiobooks

Browse & Download from OverDrive eReading Room for Kids

With OverDrive, you can borrow and enjoy free eBooks, audiobooks, and more from your library's digital collection. All you need to get started is an internet connection and a library card. 

eReading Room for Kids is a section of OverDrive that displays content only for kids. Kids can browse, sample, place holds and borrow eBooks appropriate for their age range and reading level. No adult content will appear in the search results. Checkouts and holds are processed the same way as the full version of the OverDrive website, so when kids are ready know how to use the full version, they'll already know how to navigate the pages.

Explore the sections below to learn about some of the things you can do with OverDrive.

Ready to get started?

Browse our getting started guides, how-to videos, and device profiles for more help.

• Browse & Download from OverDrive
• Learn More about OverDrive
• New to OverDrive? Check out our Getting Started Guide
• eBooks - How to borrow, read and return eBooks
• AudioBooks - How to borrow, listen to and return
• Mobile App - How to use OverDrive's app to connect with your library
• Troubleshooting - Tips & Error Solutions

Create an OverDrive account

1. Click the link to access the Western Australia Public Libraries Digital Media Collection OverDrive.
2. Select ‘Sign in’
3. In ‘Sign in with your library card’  select ‘ Sign in with OverDrive’
4. Need an account? Select Sign up, it’s free!
5. In ‘Sign up for an OverDrive account’ enter your details

With an OverDrive account, you can authorize the OverDrive app to read protected eBooks, save a list of your libraries, filter search results on overdrive.com to show only titles from your libraries, and sync reading progress, bookmarks, and libraries across devices. Accounts are free, and only take a few moments to create.

Meet Libby

A fresh and easy way to borrow and read from your library using just the device in your hand.  Get the Libby app for your phone or tablet.

Get the OverDrive App

Install the free OverDrive app to find, borrow, and enjoy titles on popular devices, including:

OverDrive is also available for Windows and Mac computers.

BorrowBox is home to the greatest Australian and international authors of the world’s best eBooks and eAudiobooks. Your library in one app! 

Browse & Download BorrowBox eBooks & eAudiobooks

BorrowBox Online Help

Getting started

To access the eBooks and eAudiobooks, you will need to log in. Sign in using your City of Kalamunda Library Card Number, and enter your Surname.

Borrow/reserve

To borrow an eBook or eAudiobook:

• Click on the Borrow button below the title's cover
• This will take you to the Loan Confirmation page. Click Confirm Loan
• This will take you to the Loan Successful page. Choose to Continue Browsing or Download your loan
• A loan confirmation email will also be sent to your nominated email address
• This title will now be visible beneath Active Loans/Reserves on the right side of your My Account page

To reserve a title

• Click on the Reserve button below the title's cover
• This will take you to the Reserve Confirmation page. Click Confirm Reserve
• This will take you to the Reserve Successful page. Click on the Continue Browsing button
• A reserve confirmation email will also be sent to your nominated email address
• This title will now be visible beneath Active Loans/Reserves on the right side of your My Account page, along with the date from when it will be available to you
• An email will be sent to your nominated email address when the title is available for download

Download eBooks and eAudiobooks

To Download an eBook or eAudiobook

Make sure that you have installed Adobe Digital Editions. If you haven't installed this software yet, please visit the Adobe Digital Editions download page and follow the installation instructions provided.

On first launch of Adobe Digital Editions click on Help > Authorize Computer. In the following screen choose Adobe ID from the dropdown menu and enter your Adobe ID and password. If you don't have an Adobe ID yet please click on the Create an Adobe ID link on the right hand side or visit Adobe's Create Adobe ID page.

On the download page press the Download eBook button. When you get a pop-up dialogue box asking you whether you would like to Open, Run or Save, make sure that you select Open With and choose Adobe Digital Editions. Adobe Digital Editions will then import the eBook file and you can find it in the Borrowed section on the left side.

To transfer an eBook to an eReader device

Attach your eReader device to your computer. It should appear in Adobe Digital Editions in the list on the left side. Now just drag the eBook onto the device.

Why can't I download eAudiobooks from an iPad/iPhone?

Unfortunately, due to the restrictions that Apple has in place on their iPads/iPhones, it is not possible to directly download eAudiobooks to the iPad/iPhone through the Safari browser. You can, however, download via your computer and transfer the eAudiobooks via iTunes. Or you can use the BorrowBox Library mobile apps available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, if your library offers this option.