eBooks & eAudio Books

Meet Libby!

From 1 September we’ll be using the Libby app to access both Libby ebooks and eaudiobooks (24,000 more ebooks to choose from and 6000 e-audiobooks) as well as our existing Axis 360 items, which will be transferred to Libby.

Want to find out how to get started on our new eLibrary service? Here’s how:

Download Libby to your device from the App Store or Google Play. Log in with your library card number to get started.
Enjoy exploring, reading, and listening with our new eLibrary experience. Library staff are always available to help if you get stuck.
Or you can go to the Libby homepage. Type in Kapiti to find our library. Click on the book icon above Paraparaumu, then on Visit library website. Use your library card number to sign in.

Need some help?

Librarians are here to help you get started with Libby. Check out the self-help guides that are available on the Libby website and our own Niche Academy . Also, during Level 3 we are offering assistance via email, phone, and Zoom. Send an email with your query to [email protected] and a staff member will get back to you.

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