Simply register on the site or app with your library barcode/membership number (don't put any spaces in between your library membership/barcode number) and PIN, select your library as West Lothian Council, then login and start searching. If you require any assistance with your membership details please email library.info@westlothian.gov.uk (opens new window)
What can I borrow?
You can borrow or reserve up to six e-Books or up to ten e-Audio/Talking books and e-Magazines simultaneously for free from BorrowBox (opens new window) and download them to a wide variety of devices.
How long can I borrow them for?
Loans are for 21 days and your loan will automatically expire after this time but you can return your copy early to release it for other users and borrow another.
e-Books and e-Magazines can be downloaded to computers and laptops directly from our library catalogue (opens new window), BorrowBox (opens new window) or by downloading the free BorrowBox app to Apple devices, android tablets and smart phones. They can be downloaded to a Kindle Fire but cannot be downloaded to the Kindle reader due to Amazon's policy.
The library services aims to have a varied selection of stock available to our customers and add more content to increase the collection on a monthly basis. Stock suggestions can be made by emailing library.info@westlothian.gov.uk (opens new window). Please provide the details of the title you would like to suggest and why you feel it would be a worthwhile addition to stock. All recommendations will be considered, however as we operate within a small budget it may not be possible to purchase all suggested items.
Digital books of the month
Multiple copies available in E-book and E-audiobook, free to download from 1st February.
'The Dark Wives' by Ann Cleeves
A body is found by an early morning dog walker on the common outside Rosebank, a care home for troubled teens. The victim is Josh, a staff member, who never showed up to work.
DI Vera Stanhope is called out to investigate. Her only clue is the disappearance of fourteen-year-old resident Chloe. Vera can't bring herself to believe that a teenager is responsible for the murder, but even she can't dismiss the possibility.
Vera, Joe and new team member Rosie are soon embroiled in the case, but when a second body is found near the Three Dark Wives standing stones in the wilds of the Northumbrian countryside, folklore and fact begin to collide.
Vera knows she has to find Chloe to get to the truth, but it seems that the dark secrets in their community may be far more dangerous than she could ever have believed. . .
'All Fours' by Miranda July
A semi-famous artist announces her plan to drive cross-country from LA to NY. Thirty minutes after leaving her husband and child at home, she spontaneously exits the freeway, beds down in a nondescript motel and immerses herself in a temporary reinvention that turns out to be the start of an entirely different journey.
Digital magazine of the month
Runner's World
You'll love to hit the ground running!
Looking for the motivation to achieve your health and fitness goals? No matter your age or ability, from beginners taking their first steps, to seasoned runners, you'll receive expert advice and running tips suited to your ability.
What's on with BorrowBox - Free events available online with your favourite Authors!
Join in with the online library community with free events hosted by BorrowBox!
You wont want to miss any opportunities to ask these best selling authors all of your questions about your favourite novels.
RNIB offer CD's, USB's and Hardcopy Braille Books so you can read in a way that suits you. To sign up to this service, call the RNIB helpline on RNIB Helpline (opens new window) or 0303 123 9999.
RNIB also offers their digital audio library where they have over 40,000 books to borrow, download and listen to on your smartphone, tablet, computer or other reading device.
You can choose from a wide range of fiction and non-fiction titles for both children and adults, in DAISY audio and electronic braille.
RNIB have put together a list of other free accessible libraries for you to get information from.
Clear Vision - A postal lending library of children's books in print and braille, and tactile books. More helpful information on Clear Vision can be found here Clear Vision Project (opens new window)
Living Paintings - A free postal library of accessible picture books and resources for blind and visually impaired children and young people to experience through touch and sound. Find out more about Living Paintings on their webpage here Living Paintings (opens new window)
Calibre Audio - Calibre Audio provides a fantastic collection of over 20,000 audiobooks for people living with a print disability in the UK and overseas. This service is free for those who only use USB's or are under 25. More information on Calibre Audio can be found on their webpage here Calibre Audio (opens new window)
