eResources for public library members

Access eBooks and eAudiobooks for FREE with your library membership.

State Library members and WA public library members have access to a vast collection of fiction and nonfiction eBooks and eAudiobooks.  For younger readers, there is a delightful collection of illustrated interactive children's books, word games and puzzles.

To find eBooks and eAudiobooks in the State Library collection, search the catalogue or search in the collections below.

BorrowBox

With a State Library card
With a Public Library card
BorrowBox provides access to WA Public Libraries' fiction and LOTE ebBook, eAudiobook and eMagazine collection.
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Busy Things Online

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With a Public Library card
Busythings helps children learn important skills in the key learning areas of creative development, problem solving, reasoning, numeracy, communication, language and literacy.
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Hoopla

Within the SLWA Building
With a State Library card
With a Public Library card
Hoopla is a digital media service that allows library members to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on their computer or mobile device with no holds or waiting.
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Kanopy

With a State Library card
With a Public Library card

Kanopy provides the State Library and WA Public Libraries members access to a collection of films - including award-winning documentaries, training films and theatrical releases.

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Kanopy Kids

With a State Library card
With a Public Library card
Kanopy Kids provides access TV series, learning languages, animated storybooks, Anime favourites, classic films and family movies to suitable for children.
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Libby by OverDrive

With a State Library card
With a Public Library card

Libby is the mobile app to access the OverDrive collection of eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines titles available to Western Australian Public Libraries.

Libby is a fast and attractive digital browsing experience that allows you to synchronise your reading across multiple devices.

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Overdrive Kids

With a State Library card
With a Public Library card
OverDrive eReading Room just for kids provides a safe and easy browsing experience for children. The eReading Room just shows items suitable for children, where they can browse, place holds and borrow eBooks appropriate for their age range and reading level.
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Story Box Library

With a State Library card
With a Public Library card
Story Box Library provides a place where children can connect and engage with the wonderful world of Australian Children's Literature. Listen to stories read by Australian storytellers who add meaningful and entertaining readings. Supported by State Library of WA's Better Beginnings program.
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This page last updated on 30 January 2023