Better Libraries App

Making the most of your library membership just got easier with your library app. Browse your library’s catalogue on the go, discover online content, and find out what’s on at a library near you.

Whether you’re out and about or at home you can check your loan due dates, see whether your reservations are waiting for you, and even link multiple accounts so they’re all in one place. When you next visit the library you won’t need to remember your cards either, the digital card in your app works at self-issue machines and at the enquiry desk.

Features

Digital Library Card

Your library card is always with you with the digital barcode in the library app.

Manage your account

Check the due dates on your loans, and renew them if they are not reserved for another borrower.

Search and reserve on the go

Find the book you've been looking for from our extensive catalogue and place your reservation in the app.

Link your family's accounts

Manage all of your family's library accounts in one place. Sign in with an adult account and add family accounts as linked accounts to manage loans and reservations, and access their digital library cards.

Book barcode scanner

Save money by checking if the library has a book available on the catalogue by scanning the barcode on the back of a book while shopping

Discover what's on near you

Find your nearest library and explore the events and activities happening soon at your local library

Download the app

Your library app is free to download. To install the app onto your device, open your app store and search for your library service by name e.g. ‘Lincolnshire Libraries’. Alternatively, you can click the button below for your library service.

Managing your account

Once you’ve downloaded your library app, adding your library accounts is easy. Read our step-by-step instructions to find out how. Please note, you will need your library card number and library account PIN number to add your account.

  • Tap the three lines menu on the top right.
  • Select "sign in" to add your account.
  • Either scan the barcode on your library card or type in your card number.
  • Type in your library account PIN number.
  • Click the “Login” Button at the bottom of the screen.
  • Optional: Select the "Keep me signed in" checkbox to allow the app to remember your details.
  • Once logged in, you’ll see the main menu.
  • To view your loans, reservations, and to add additional linked accounts, tap the “My Account” menu option, or the three lines menu button in the top right of your screen.
  • From your loans screen, you can view the current due date, and renew your items.

If you are not a library member

If you are not already a library member you will need to join the library before you can make the most of your library app.

Become a library member today to access thousands of books, eBooks and digital resources for FREE. From online resources and audiobooks to a full programme of activities, discover what your local Better library has to offer. 

Visit our Library Memberships page to find out what your library membership has to offer. Find out more about how to join below.

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