A collection of accessible eBooks from a variety of Alberta-based authors and publishers.
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Accessible Alberta eBooks
BookFlix eBooks Movies & TV
This literacy resource pairs video versions of classic storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks to build a love of reading and learning.
Freading eBooks
The Freading eBook collection includes most genres, with a focus on general non-fiction (travel, crafts, cooking).
Number of checkouts: 3 per week
Loan time: 14 days
hoopla Audiobooks eBooks Movies & TV Music
Stream movies, TV, audiobooks, eBooks and full music albums with no waitlists. Downloading for offline use is available through the app.
Number of checkouts: 4 per month
Loan time:
- Movies and TV: 3 days
- Music: 7 days
- Audiobooks: 21 days
- Graphic Novels and eBooks: 21 days
Compatible devices (under "Supported Devices" tab)
Libby (OverDrive) Audiobooks eBooks
Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks from the library's most current collection of popular digital titles. Download or stream to read and listen on your device.
Number of checkouts: 10 at a time (3 bestsellers)
Number of holds: 25 at a time
Loan time: 21 days maximum (7 day bestsellers)
Libby (OverDrive) for Kids Audiobooks eBooks
Borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and magazines from the library's collection of popular digital titles for kids. Download or stream to read and listen on your device.
Number of checkouts: 10 at a time (unlimited magazines)
Number of holds: 25 at a time
Loan time: 21 days maximum
Libby (OverDrive) for Teens Audiobooks eBooks
Borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and magazines from the library's collection of popular digital titles for teens. Download or stream to read and listen on your device.
Number of checkouts: 10 at a time (unlimited magazines)
Number of holds: 25 at a time
Loan time: 21 days maximum
NNELS (National Network for Equitable Library Service) Audiobooks eBooks
NNELs provides downloadable books and audiobooks in accessible formats, and can also create a book in a format you need (subject to availability and copyright permissions).
Access is restricted to people with print disabilities (visual, cognitive or physical impairments). See the NNELS help page for more information or contact us to get started.
Prairie Indigenous eBook Collection eBooks
The Prairie Indigenous eBook collection provides access to stories by Indigenous authors and writings about Indigenous cultures from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Discover new and well-loved authors with instantly available titles.
Read Alberta Audiobooks eBooks Newspapers & Magazines
Check out a collection of Alberta-published eBooks, eAudiobooks, and digital magazines. Local history, politics, outdoor guides, and a variety of literary genres are all represented by Alberta publishers.
TumbleBooks eBooks
TumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books that you can read or have read to you. TumbleBooks are ideal for beginning readers and include titles in French and Spanish.