eBooks & eAudiobooks
ePukapuka is a collaborative library collection available in 21 lower North Island libraries.
It offers a wide range of eBooks, eMagazines, and eAudiobooks for download, allowing you to enjoy reading at any time, day or night.
You will need your MCHL membership number and PIN/password to access ePukapuka or Libby. If you're not a MCHL member, join online for free. If you have any issues logging in or getting started, please contact us or come and visit.
Step 1: Install the Libby app from your device’s app store Google Play, Apple Store or visit ePukapuka.
Step 2: Open the app and say yes to having a library card, search Feilding Public Library. Select “Lower North Island, Feilding Public Library”.
Step 3: Enter your card number (will start with 55) and password and click Sign In. Note every 2 years your Hub membership card needs to be renewed by visiting or contacting us.
Step 4: Browse our collection and borrow a title. Borrowed titles appear on your Shelf and download to the app automatically so you can read them when you’re offline.
Once you borrow a title on the app, it will automatically download and can be accessed offline. If your item is nearing its due date, you might be able to renew it or place a hold for a reissue. Additionally, you have the option to recommend titles for the library to consider purchasing.
The Libby app was created by OverDrive for seamless access to eCollections on your device. Borrow a title from OverDrive via the Libby app to download it directly to your mobile device as an EPUB or PDF file.
Get started with the Libby app created by OverDrive on your smartphone, tablet, computer or compatible eReader with our quick Libby set-up guide.
You can also download eBooks to a dedicated eReader by following these steps.
Download the app from Google Play or Apple Store today, or try the Libby app in your browser.
- Borrow up to 35 eBooks and eAudiobooks at a time, and unlimited eMagazines. Your loans will appear on both Libby and ePukapuka.
- Choose your loan period (7, 14, 21 or 28 days).
- Place up to 40 holds on popular eBooks and eAudiobooks, and receive a notification when they're ready to borrow. There are no holds queues for eMagazines (unlimited copies available).
- Renewal is available three days before the loan period ends as long as there are no holds on the item.
- Loans are automatically returned on the due date. You can also return items early.
The team at Libby by OverDrive can help you directly, use the following request form - Request Libby support