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Digital Library

Library apps

All the apps that give you the freedom to manage your library account, access digital content and resources.

Manage You and Your Families Account Online

Library app

The Westland District Library App is a quick and easy way to access the Library from your phone or tablet.

Search the catalogue, renew and reserve books, discover our digital resources and manage your library account.

Download the Westland District Library App from the App Store or Google Play.

Please contact the library if you would like help getting started.

eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines

Libby

A digital collection (South Island Downloadable Zone) which consists of more than 11,500 eBooks, 2400 eAudiobooks and 4000 eMagazines to borrow.

To access these resources you will need your library card number and password.

Download the Libby by Overdrive App from the App Store or Google Play

Please contact the library if you would like help getting started.

eBooks and eAudiobooks

BorrowBox

Our Bolinda BorrowBox digital collection contains more than 1500 e-books and 1600 e-audios.

To access these items you will need your library card number and password.

Download the BorrowBox Library App from the App Store or Google Play.

Please contact the library if you would like help getting started.

Film Streaming

Kanopy

Kanopy allows you to stream movies, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, independent films and educational videos.

Kanopy Kids is a collection of enriching, educational and entertaining films and TV shows for kids. All available free with your library membership.

Download the Kanopy App from the App Store or Google Play

Please contact the library if you would like help getting started.

Reading Challenges

Beanstack

Take part in fun reading challenges for all ages with Beanstack.

Beanstack allows you to time reading sessions, log books you have read to keep a log of current and past reading, track your daily reading stats and achieve streaks for reading multiple days in a row.

Download the Beanstack Tracker App from the App Store or Google Play

Please contact the library if you would like help getting started.

UPGRADE YOUR SKILL SET

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning is an online learning platform providing video courses taught by industry experts in software, creative and business skills.

With over 16,000 online courses available covering a range of creative, business and tech topics and new courses added each week, LinkedIn Learning is a great way to upgrade your skill set.

Getting started is super easy.

  • Download the App
  • Choose to Sign in with your library card
  • Enter westland as your library ID
  • Input your library card details and you're ready to learn!

Download the app from the App Store or Google Play

Please contact the library if you would like help getting started.