Borrow an audiobook

Library members can now download and listen to over 2,000 audiobook titles.

Related to Libraries, Library collections

Audiobooks have a 2 week loan period, maximum 2 renewals and no overdue charges.

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Download audiobooks to enjoy on your computer or portable device. Library members can reserve or borrow up to 5 titles.

What you need to do

Login to BorrowBox
1. Visit the City’s audiobook portal.
2. Enter your library card number (with no spaces) and type in your PIN or password then click sign in.
First-time users will be prompted to enter an email address, accept the terms and conditions and subscribe to the BorrowBox newsletter (optional) and email updates (optional). A short step-by-step guide will also be displayed.
Find audiobooks to download

Browse or search to find audiobooks. Browse by category or by featured, new releases, top downloads, new to library or all releases. Find audiobooks through the search box or the advanced search function.
Download audiobooks
1. Click on borrow.
2. Click on confirm audiobook loan.

Mobile app

The BorrowBox app makes it easy to browse, borrow and listen to audiobooks and read ebooks on your mobile device.

Download the app for iOS or Android, login with your City of Sydney Library member details to access the library’s collection of audiobooks and a selection of ebooks.