Northern Beaches Council releases new Library app to allow members streamlined contactless borrowing, catalogue searches and information about library events and news.

The app has everything together in one mobile-friendly location to make accessing the library now safer and easier than ever before.

Mayor Michael Regan said Council is always looking for new and innovative ways to make the library experience even better for members.

“We’re always looking for ways to improve and adapt to provide the best experience for our community.

“Earlier this year, our library service moved quickly during the COVID-19 pandemic to deliver Library2U, a home delivery service ensuring our community could still access and enjoy the library during challenging times.

“This innovative app is another way we’re improving members’ experience.

“Search our collection, manage your account, store multiple cards and use it to borrow when you’re in the branch using only your device. Not only will you never need to remember to bring your card again, you’ll be safer with using this contactless transaction.”

Using your new library app, you can:

·         Manage your account

·         Store your library card and link your family's cards

·         Borrow books in-branch with only your smartphone

·         View your loans and reservations or renew your items

·         Scan the barcode of any book (like one you see in a bookstore) to see if you can borrow it from your library

·         Suggest a purchase if the book is not in the library

·         Search the collection and place a reservation

·         Browse for easy access to the eLibrary and eReosurces

·         Check out what's on at your nearest branch.

Search for Northern Beaches Library Service in the App Store or Google Play store and download it for free.