A collection of accessible eBooks from a variety of Alberta-based authors and publishers.
This literacy resource pairs video versions of classic storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks to build a love of reading and learning.
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
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:
Compatible devices (under "Supported Devices" tab)
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)
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
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 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.
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.
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 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.
