Using the eLibrary
All you need is a library card and PIN, which you get when you join the library. If you do not know your PIN you can ask at your local library or email libraries@lewisham.gov.uk.
Read an eBook or listen to an eAudiobook
eBooks are books you can read with your computer, phone, tablet or eReader.
eAudiobooks are books that you can listen to on your computer, phone or tablet.
The service is completely free. You can borrow 10 titles for up to three weeks, there are no loan charges and loans automatically expire at the end of the lending period so there are no late fees.
To get started borrowing eBooks or eAudiobooks on your devices, download the Libby app for eBooks and eAudiobooks or download the BorrowBox app for eAudiobooks.
To read an eBook or listen to an eAudiobook all you need is your library card number and PIN.
You can access eBooks on a number of devices. Find out more about which devices you can use.
Read a magazine online
Our free magazine service lets you read your favourite magazines on your smartphone, tablet or computer. As long as you have a library card, it's really easy to get started and there are no limits on how many you may borrow.
Some of the magazines available include:
| Economist | Amateur Photographer |
| HELLO! magazine | 25 Beautiful Homes |
| New Scientist | Empire |
| Grazia | Men's Health |
To borrow magazines and newspapers on your devices, download the apps:
The first time you use the app you will be asked to create an account. Type in your library card number and follow the instructions. You then have unlimited access to hundreds of newspapers and magazines from sport to space, entertainment to homes and there are never any late fees.
Read a newspaper online
Read over 2,000 newspaper titles, from over 100 different countries, free of charge on your desktop or browser. Just click the link above and enter the barcode number on your library card to get started.
To read newspapers online download the Press Reader app.
Read comics online
Read over 1500 comics and Graphic Novels from Marvel, Disney, IDW and Dark Horse free of charge with your library card.
To borrow eComics on your devices, download the Libby app
Access our online reference library services
We have 17 online reference services which include business databases, encyclopedias, dictionaries, academic papers, and historical newspapers, most of which can be accessed remotely.