eBooks

Go to the eBooks for Wales website

eBooks are one of many free 24/7 services provided by your library. Choose from hundreds of eBooks to download, from popular best sellers and children’s books, to biographies and books on travel.

Getting started

All you need to get started is a library card number, a pin number and a PC or MAC connected to the internet.

Once you’ve downloaded an eBook to your PC or Mac you can transfer it to one of  many different e-readers, tablets and smart phones.

The service will not work on all platforms and on all devices, including the Kindle. Devices must support the DRM (Digital Rights Management) protocol as a minimum, and also enable free software downloads which manage the eBooks service.

We suggest you read the technical information and answers to other questions on the FAQ section of the website before you get started or if you have problems. You may also need to refer to the instruction booklet for your own devices.

What can you expect?

As a library member you may download or reserve up to four eBooks at a time. You are able to select the loan period you want up to a maximum of 21 days. At the end of the loan period the eBooks will disappear from your device and become available for someone else to borrow.

If the eBook you want is already on loan you may reserve it. You’ll be notified by email when it becomes available to download.

If you're not a library member

If you’re not already a library member you’ve been missing out on free printed books and now also best selling eBooks. You can change this by visiting your local library with proof of name and address. You'll get a library card and pin number and access to all our services.

The eBooks service is on trial for a year, starting August 2011. Fourteen library services in Wales will be taking part. The service is part funded by the Welsh Government via CyMAL.