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Libby
Libby is a free app that gives you access to thousands of e-books, audiobooks, and digital magazines with just your library card. Easy to use and available on most devices, Libby lets you borrow and download titles to read or listen to anytime, anywhere.
Dive into a world of reading with Libby and explore everything your library has to offer from the comfort of home.
Download the app here!
Help with Libby
Youtube channel
Magazines
Express Collection
Kids / Teens
Curated lists
Do you want to download your items when you’re away from wifi?
For help & info: Read / Listen Online – Help
Bibliothèque Numérique
Bibliothèque Numérique is a collection of French language eBooks and audiobooks from Canadian and international publishers. It includes popular genre fiction, bestsellers, non-fiction and more. There are titles for adults, teens and children.
Nelson Public Library recognizes the financial support of the Province of British Columbia and the Government of Canada through the Canada-British Columbia Agreement on French-language Services.
Nelson Public Library reconnait le soutien financier de la province de la Colombie-Britannique et du gouvernement du Canada par le biais de l’Entente Canada-Colombie-Britannique relative aux services en francais.
Library2go
OverDrive/Library2Go is a classic digital platform offering a wide selection of e-books and audiobooks, available free to BC library members. Simply log in with your library card to access popular titles and hidden gems from anywhere, anytime. Discover your next great read and enjoy it on your favourite device!
Search by
Subject
Magazines
Video
Here is more info about the Library2Go service.
AIDE Canada Library
At its core, AIDE Canada (Autism Intellectual Disability Knowledge Exchange Network) is a tool to connect members of our community to the information and resources that they need. AIDE delivers credible, reliable, and evidence-informed resources in an unbiased and accessible way. AIDE is funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Borrow free books, audiobooks, ebooks and more from the AIDE Canada Library. The library is open to everyone in Canada.
NNELS: National Network of Equitable Library Service
NNELS: National Network of Equitable Library Service is a digital delivery of books for library cardholders with perceptual disabilities.
Contact the library for details and to register for access.
Related databases for popular reading material
EBSCOHost has access to thousands of popular and academic magazines, reference books, plus images, covering all subject areas, from current events and history to the arts and sciences. Many Canadian titles are included. Narrow results by date, subject, publication, etc.
Explora Canada includes information for students of all ages on a wide variety of topics, from history and current events to science and technology. Search a variety of sources such as magazines, encyclopedias, primary source documents and more.
Free resources from public domain
Project Gutenberg – Classic books online, free to download in multiple formats
Bibliomania – Online literature and study guides
Library of Congress – online books for kids and adults
Librivox – audiobooks read by volunteers from around the world
Read Print – Books, Poems, Short Stories.
Finding Your Next Read
49th Shelf – Largest collection of Canadian books on the Internet.
CBC Books – Literary prize-winners, Reading lists, and more…