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eBooks and eAudiobooks

Borrowbox

This is a source of e-books and e-audiobooks. You can borrow up to 4 e-books and 4 e-audiobooks at any one time. You can read the e-books on an e-reader, Kindle Fire (but not on a Kindle),  Android smart phone or iPhone, as well as on your computer, laptop or tablet.

You can listen to the e-audiobooks on any MP3 player.

Access e-books and e-audiobooks using Borrowbox

Lote4Kids

Lote4Kids allows children to enjoy the magic of books in a variety of different languages from the comfort of their home. Each eAudiobook is provided with an English translation.

There are over 800 books in 30 languages.

The books are suitable for children aged 3 and over.

You use your library card number to log into the site.

Access eAudiobooks using Lote4Kids

 

Comics

Comics Plus provides access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from a variety of publishers. Every title is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on your computer, tablet or phone.

Comics Plus provides content for all ages and the content is restricted by age cateogory. Please click on the appropriate link below.

Children's Collection

Teenager's Collection

All Content

 

eMagazines and Online Newspapers

Borrowbox

This app, which you may have used to access e-books and e-audiobooks, can now be used to access eMagazines and online newspapers. You can read the eMagazine or online newspaper on an e-reader, Kindle Fire (but not on a Kindle), Android smart phone or iPhone, as well as on your computer, laptop or tablet.

Access eMagazine and online newspapers using Borrowbox

 

Online Courses

Universal Class

This resource provides a wide range of over 500 courses, including Yoga, Digital Photography, Computer Basics, Excel, and much more. You can learn at your own pace.
Access online courses at Universal Class

Transparent Language Online

This resource provides unlimited access to courses in over 100 languages.
It also provides beginner English for speakers of more that 25 languages.
Transparent Language Online features a scientifically proven methodology, the widest variety of high-quality learning materials, and seamless integration of real-life language used by native speakers, all packaged together in an easy-to-use interface.
To access this content, please click on the link below and log in with your library card number and PIN.
Transparent Language Online

Medici TV

The world's leading classical music channel, Medici TV offers access to the best of classical music to viewers worldwide.
Over 150 live events broadcast each year and the largest on demand library of classical music available for viewing on all devices.