Exciting News!

Whether you are at home, commuting, or off to somewhere sunnier, remember that you can still use our eResources even if we are closed! Find out more here.

eMagazines and eNewspapers are now live on BorrowBox

Our fantastic download service in partnership with Greater Manchester Libraries and BorrowBox which already brings you a massive choice of bestselling eReading for all ages and tastes and is available 24/7 has been expanded to include eMagazines and eNewspapers. Download the app and start reading or listening within five minutes.

ePress - Now available

Tameside Libraries are pleased to announce that BorrowBox now includes ePress so there is now one place for all your eReading content. Whether you use the app or read online, there is now just one login, one site, one app for you to find eMagazines and eNewspapers as well as eBooks and eAudiobooks.

You don't need to do anything if you already have the BorrowBox app; all your digital content will now appear in the same place. Check the ePress section at the bottom of the app for eNewspapers and eMagazines. Browse and read or, search and subscribe to your favourite titles for free so you'll never miss the latest issue again.

Please note that eMagazines via the Libby app and eNewspapers via the PressReader app have now ceased. If you haven't already got the BorrowBox app why not download it today?

See our eReading page for further information or give Ashton Library a call on 0161 342 4000.

eReading With BorrowBox

Borrow, renew, reserve or return eBooks and eAudiobooks 24/7 now with BorrowBox. Read online or download the app, you can get up to six eBooks plus six eAudiobooks, reserve items and receive them automatically when they are availalable or use the reading list facility to keep a note for any you’d like in the future. You'll be able to change the font, size and background colours in eBooks to suit your preference or accessibility needs. You can also control the playback speed of eAudiobooks.

To borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks and ePress you need to be a member of Tameside Libraries. If you are not a library member, you can join here. Discover our collection on the BorrowBox Link to External Website website.

Spotlight Titles - The Best Titles Without The Wait

Each month a selection of eBooks and eAudiobooks are available for unlimited download so there's no need to reserve, simply borrow, download and start reading or listening immediately. Don't worry if you borrow a title near the end of the month as you'll have a second month to finish. Why not choose the same book with some friends and share your opinions, or find out about our Virtual Readers' Group. There are preview clips of eAudiobooks below or you can click the links for more information about eReading.