iPukapuka eBooks

Borrow eBooks for free with your library card number. Browse our library catalogue to find huge collections of eBooks by international and local authors.

How to borrow eBooks

To access eBooks, you need your Auckland Council Libraries barcode number. If you're not a member, join online for free!

Your library subscribes to several eBook platforms, which you can access for free as a library member. Some platforms can even be downloaded as an app or accessed directly in your internet browser. You can also download eBooks to your device for offline reading.

Explore our eBook platforms

Find titles by browsing the library catalogue or by exploring the platforms below.

Libby, by OverDrive

We use OverDrive to provide access to a huge collection of eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines. You can access OverDrive directly in your browser or use the Libby app for a smoother experience. 

• Easily browse thousands of titles including curated lists and catalogue guides.
• Adjust playback speed, set sleep timers and skip chapters to tailor your listening experience.
• Manage loans and holds in one place.

Start exploring now: Open OverDrive

Need help? Check out the Guide to Libby and OverDrive

BorrowBox

BorrowBox has a wide range of popular eBooks and eAudiobooks with a great selection of New Zealand and Australian authors.

• Discover works by celebrated regional authors across various genres.
• Enjoy a user-friendly design to borrow, read and listen with ease – both online and offline.
• Syncs automatically across devices, so you can continue right where you left off.

Find titles: Open Borrowbox

Find out more in the Guide to BorrowBox

Wheelers

Wheelers has the largest collection of eBooks about Aotearoa or by New Zealand authors available at Auckland Council Libraries.

• Cherish homegrown talent with books that showcase New Zealand’s history, culture and contemporary stories.
• Enjoy added features like bookmarks, text resizing and more.      

Discover New Zealand stories: Open Wheelers

Need help? See our Guide to Wheelers.

BWB collections online

Bridget Williams Books publishes award-winning books on New Zealand history and contemporary issues. Access these collections online: 

• BWB Texts Collection: Short books on important topics, perfect for readers short on time. 
• Treaty of Waitangi Collection: Deepen your understanding of the Treaty and its ongoing significance.