Read online: eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers

Borrow and download books, audiobooks, magazines and newspapers in one app.

If you are not a member, you can join the library online.

Join the library online


Get started with BorrowBox

You need a BorrowBox account and your library card number and PIN.

Choose how you want to use BorrowBox:

  • Download the BorrowBox app on your device. It works on iOS, Android and Kindle Fire.
  • Use a computer. Go to Swindon BorrowBox. You will find help at the bottom of the page.

What you can borrow

You can borrow:

  • up to six eBooks
  • up to six eAudiobooks
  • up to six eMagazines or eNewspapers

Loans last two weeks. Items return automatically at the end of the loan period. You will not be charged overdue fees.


System requirements

  • iOS – fully supported on iOS 14 and above. Devices running iOS 9, 10 or 11 can install version 3.11.10 of the app.
  • Android – fully supported on Android 5.0 and above. Devices running Android 4.2 and above can install version 3.02.15. These devices will not receive future updates.

Changes to library apps

Please note: the Libby app is no longer available for this service. You need to use BorrowBox to read or listen online.


Contact us

Email libraries@swindon.gov.uk for help or to give feedback.

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