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Read Online

Read Online
Free eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, & eNewspapers



Borrow and download eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers side by side all through one single app.
A free service for our members. If you are not a member click HERE to join online.
You will need to create a BorrowBox account to use this service, with your Swindon Library card number and PIN.
You will also need to download the BorrowBox app to your device. This app is compatible with iOS, Android and Kindle Fire.
Or click HERE if using a PC or Mac where you will also find a help section at the bottom of the page.
You can borrow up to six books, six audiobooks, and six magazines or newspapers.
Any items you borrow automatically delete after 2 weeks, so you do not need to worry about overdue charges.


System requirements: iOS


The minimum fully supported software version is iOS 12.
For iOS devices running iOS 9,10 and 11, the last BorrowBox app version that can be installed is 3.11.10.


System requirements: Android


The minimum fully supported version is Android 5.0.
Devices running Android 4.2 and above can still install and use BorrowBox app version 3.02.15, but will no longer receive future app updates.


For further information or feedback please email libraries@swindon.gov.uk

Please note that we no longer use the Libby app and all of our "Read Online" services are delivered through BorrowBox. 

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