The library building may be closed at the moment but you can still use our services - just in a slightly different way.
We have always had a number of books, audiobooks and other services that are available online and now it seems they have come into their own.
If you are a new user of our online resources, take a look at the Digital Library pages on our website to browse what we have:
https://www.barrielibrary.ca/digital-library
eBooks and eAudiobooks
The core of our online content is our eBooks and eAudiobooks. These are books that you can browse or search for online. You can then borrow them and read or listen to them on a computer or mobile device.
How can I read these books?
- Web Browser: You can use a web browser, like Chrome, Firefox or Edge to read any of our eBooks or eAudiobooks on a home computer. For this option, you will need to be connected to the internet while reading.
- Tablets & Phones: If you have a smartphone or tablet, such as an iPad, Android or Kindle Fire many of our eBook providers also have mobile apps that allow you to download a book and read it while you are offline.
- eReaders: If you have an e-reader, like a Kobo or some Nook readers, you can use them to read eBooks from cloudLibrary, our largest eBook provider, as well as Cantook Station.
Unfortunately, Kindle e-readers do not work with content from Canadian public libraries.
Our eBook Providers
What’s inside: eBooks, eAudiobooks. A wide range of fiction and non-fiction. Borrow from Barrie Public Library’s own collection and those of many other libraries in Ontario.
Where to find: cloudLibrary website | cloudLibrary Mobile App | Library online catalogue
Getting Started: Video Tutorial | Printable Guides
Devices: Can be read in a web browser, in a downloadable Desktop App where you can copy to an e-reader, or in a mobile app
What’s inside: eBooks, eAudiobooks, comics, music, movies, TV series. Kids Mode for browsing appropriate content. A wide variety of formats but there are monthly borrowing limits.
See the Bonus Borrows Collection for items that do not count towards the borrowing limits - search for 'bonus borrows' or browse for content and look for the 'Bonus Borrows' categories.
Where to find: Hoopla website | Hoopla Mobile App (go to Apple App Store, Google Play Store or Amazon App Store) | Library online catalogue
Getting Started: Video Tutorial | Printable Guides
Devices: Can be read in a web browser (not downloaded), in a mobile app (downloads allowed), and can be used or cast to TVs (Airplay, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, Roku)
What’s inside: eBooks (en francais). Both fiction and non-fiction for adults and younger readers. Audiobooks will be added in Spring.
Where to find: Cantook Station website | Library online catalogue
Getting Started: Guide d'aide | Help Guide | Appareils at applications compatibles
Devices: Can be read in a web browser, downloaded to a computer and read in Adobe Digital Editions, or read on a mobile device using the Aldiko or Adobe Digital Editions apps
What’s inside: eAudiobooks. Titles for children and teenagers. Includes audiobooks in French, German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese. The Publisher has provided temporary access while libraries are closed due to COVID-19.
Where to find: Audible Stories website
Devices: Can be listened to in a web browser. Cannot download for offline use.
What’s inside: eAudioooks. A selection of fiction, non-fiction and Spanish-language titles. The Publisher has provided temporary access while libraries are closed due to COVID-19.
Where to find: AudioBookCloud website | AudioBookCloud Mobile App
Getting Started: About AudioBookCloud
Devices: Can be listened to in a web browser or AudioBookCloud mobile app but cannot download for offline use.
What’s inside: eBooks. Focus on eBooks in the romance genre. The Publisher has provided temporary access while libraries are closed due to COVID-19
Where to find: RomanceBookCloud website
Getting started: About RomanceBookCloud
Devices: Can only be read in a web browser. Cannot download for offline use.
What’s inside: eBooks, eAudiobooks, comics, videos. Fiction and non-fiction aimed at teens and young adults.
Where to find: TeenBookCloud website | TumbleBookCloud Mobile App
Getting started: About TeenBookCloud
Devices: Can be used in any web browser or using the TumbleBookCloud Mobile App. Cannot download for offline use.
What’s inside: eBooks, eAudiobooks, puzzles and videos for kids in Grades K – 6. Available in English, French and Spanish
Where to find: TumbleBookLibrary website | Tumblebooks Mobile App
Getting started: Video Tutorial
Devices: Can be used in any web browser or using the TumbleBooks Mobile App. Cannot download for offline use.
What’s inside: eBooks. Short fiction and nonfiction eBooks designed for students from pre-K to 8th grade.
Where to find: Cricket Media website
Getting Started: Username: solstrial | Password: Spring20202!
Devices: Can be used in any web browser. To download for offline use open a book and select Print. The eBook will download as a PDF file.
Please contact us if you need help or have any questions:
askus@barrielibrary.ca
705-728-1010