eResources for download
We have a great collection of ebooks, audiobooks, newspapers, magazines, and online learning courses all free for you to access on your computer or device. Select from the following list to find out how to get started.
Visit artistsworks and sign in with your library card number and PIN.
Borrow up to five ebooks, five audiobooks and fifty newspapers or magazines at a time.
Visit dublin.borrowbox.com and sign in using your library card number and PIN. Don't have a PIN? Reset your PIN online.
To access BorrowBox on your phone, tablet or Kindle Fire*:
- Download the BorrowBox app from your device's App Store (Google Play) (iTunes) (Kindle Fire).
- Install the app and then search for Dublin in the 'Library' field
- Select 'Dublin City Council Library Services' and then sign in using your library card number and PIN.
In order to download an ebook to your eReader*, laptop or computer you need to install Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) and create an ADE account.
* Please note you cannot use BorrowBox on a regular Kindle eReader
Support: Support@bolindadigital.com | Support.librariesireland.ie
Please note: Members of other library services will need to access BorrowBox using a different link. Please see, www.librariesireland.ie/elibrary.
Comics Plus Library Pass offers full-colour, digital comics and graphic novels.
Download the Comics Plus App: Google Play - Android | App Store - iOS.
To sign in to the app search for 'Dublin' and either select Dublin City library Full Collection / Children's Library / Teen Library and sign in with your library card number and PIN.;
If your barcode begins TEMP, visit your local library to upgrade to full membership. Please bring photo I.D. and proof of address.
Freegal offers free music streaming with your library. Access over 15 million songs and 40,000 videos.
Mobile App: Google Play - Android | iTunes - iOS | Kindle Fire
Your Download Limit will reset every Monday. If you’re on a desktop computer, you will see your Download Limit at the top of your web page to the left of the search bar. If you’re using a mobile device, you’ll find the Download Limit under Settings (top right corner, three dots).
If your barcode begins TEMP, visit your local library to upgrade to full membership. Please bring photo ID and proof of address.
Sign in here with your library card and PIN to get a pass.
Stream videos on a broad range of subjects.
If your barcode begins TEMP, visit your local library to upgrade to full membership. Please bring photo I.D. and proof of address.
Classical music channel featuring an extensive selection of concerts, operas, ballets, documentaries and master classes.
You can create your own account within Dublin City Libraries' Medici subscription. This allows you to save your viewing history and your favourites. When logged in with your library card, click the log in button on the top right of the screen and register or log in.
The best way to read newspapers and magazines on your mobile phone or tablet!
Access from anywhere using your library card number and pin.
Access from one of the branch library hotspots without needing a library card.
Find out more at PressReader.
Download the mobile app: Google Play - Android | App Store - iOS
Log in or Sign up at Transparent Languages Online. Create a new account by clicking 'Sign up' (input your Dublin City library card number) and complete registration. Email address required.
Mobile App? Google Play - Android | iTunes - iOS
Era Books Online provides a contemporary world of books, games and activities for children to improve their reading, writing and comprehension skills.
This resource gives access to hundreds of educational books, exercises and learning guides to support the development of English literacy for children.
Access from anywhere using your library card number.
Find out more, at Era Books Online.
Download the Era Books mobile app: Google Play - Android | App Store - iOS.
Universal Class offers a unique online education experience. There are over 400 courses available.
The courses involve real instructors to guide your learning, video-based lessons and certificates of achievement.
You can learn in your own time, at your own pace.
Please register for this service by using your Dublin City library membership card barcode number and by completing the registration form. Register here.
For more information, see Universal Class.
Naxos Music Library is a music streaming platform with a focus on classical, jazz and world music.
Listen to your favourite music on demand or find out about your favourite composer.
To register for Naxos please send an email with your name and library card number to: musiclibrary@dublincity.ie
You can then access the Naxos Music online, via the apps or in the library.
Our subscription includes Naxos Music Library which covers classical music and Naxos Music Library Jazz.
Find out more at Naxos Music Library.
TeenBookCloud is a curated database of e-books aimed at readers 11-18.
It includes graphic novels, enhanced novels, eBooks, classic literature, National Geographic videos, teacher resources, and audiobooks.
Access from anywhere using your library card number.
Find out more at TeenBookCloud.
Download the mobile app: iTunes - iOS
TumbleBookLibrary is a curated database of over 1,100 children’s e-books. It includes their unique animated talking picture books, as well as read-along books and graphic novels.
For more information, see TumbleBookLibrary.
Download the TumbleBook mobile app: Google Play - Android | App Store - iOS.
To sign into the app, select "Library" tab: in country box fill in "Ireland" (note that state is NOT required). Then select Dublin City Council Library and enter your library card number.
If your barcode begins TEMP, visit your local library to upgrade to full membership. Please bring photo I.D. and proof of address.
Support: info@tumblebooks.com