Set up an online library membership

If you only want to access the online library account, then you can apply for an online only membership. This is free of charge.

Download the Borrow Box app

Borrow Box gives  Westmorland and Furness Libraries members access to audio and eBooks for all ages, using a free app.

Watch a video on how to install Borrow Box

To download the app, visit your phone or tablets app store and search Borrow Box. Once you have successfully downloaded the app, follow these steps:

  1. Open the app.
  2. Select the box called library press and search for Cumbria Library Service.
  3. After this you will need to enter your login details - your library membership number and password. If you have forgotten your password use the Library contact form.
  4. First time you login you will need to complete the registration for the app.
  5. There are 19 slides with tips on using the app.
  6. Across the bottom of the app, there are 4 options: My Loans, audiobooks, eBooks, and search
  7. The search function is the easiest way to find new content by using a keywords; for example - "sport" to bring up a large list of audiobooks and eBooks.
  8. In the top left corner of the screen, you can select to only items which are currently available.
  9. By selecting an item you can bring up more information, and similar items you may enjoy.
  10. On the bottom of the screen, you will find 2 options, one which allows for a preview of the item and the other which allows you to borrow the item. You will need to confirm that you want to borrow the item.

You can also access Borrow Box by using the website.