Bookworms to benefit from free eBooks

This online facility enables Larne library members to access over 30,000 free eBooks from the virtual library 24 hours a day, seven days a week without the hassle of returning books and no overdue charges to pay.

Catherine Mason, Translink Group Chief Executive said: “We are delighted to be working in partnership with Libraries NI and through this service are helping passengers to travel light and make the most of their personal time on board our bus and rail services.

“With Northern Ireland having the highest mobile phone penetration in the UK at 92 per cent and more people using mobile devices to read or listen to music, the new eBooks offering will make public transport an even more attractive travel option. With fuel costs continuing to rise and increased car parking fees, public transport provides a better travel solution and not only does it offer good value for money it also helps save time by avoiding rush hour traffic, allowing people to relax.

“There are thousands of ebook titles to choose from and they can be downloaded to most eBook readers and handheld devices, including some mobile phones, as well as to personal computers so I’d like to encourage passengers to sign up and try this free service,” concluded Catherine.

Irene Knox, chief executive, Libraries NI said: “By partnering with Translink, we are encouraging more people to read books with an eBook reader, which is the ideal way to enjoy your favourite reads, while travelling.”

Library membership is free for everyone, so if you’d like to become a member and gain access to a ‘virtual’ library of free eBooks, call into any local library to sign up or visit www.librariesni.org.uk/ebooks