Read, listen and watch an incredible range of entertainment with collections that include fiction and non-fiction, all free and available 24-7.
Not sure what to read next? We've got some ideas for you on our Reading Suggestions page - including links to the digital copies. New suggestions updated each month.
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To read or listen on your mobile device, visit Google Play or the App Store and download the BorrowBox app. If you're a first-time user, create an account with your email address and a username. Log in using your library card number and date of birth (DDMMYY), choose a book and start reading (or listening)! Or browse and borrow on the BorrowBox website.
Dive into an incredible range of eBooks and eAudiobooks with the versatile Libby app. Also includes hugely popular eMagazines and eComics! Multiple copies are usually available, meaning less wait time for new titles. Find Libby help here.
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Download the Libby app from Google Play or the App Store. Add your library card number and input your Date of Birth (DDMMYY) to start reading (or listening)! Or browse and borrow on the Libby web page.
Indyreads gives you access to a NSW-wide collection of independent Australian and international titles, classic literature and modern award-winning titles in eBook and eAudio format. Includes titles that are not always available through libraries, including some self-published content.
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Read on the web browser or download the Indyreads app on Google play or the App Store – to sign in, choose Canterbury Bankstown Library, and enter your library card number and date of birth.
Stream movies, documentaries and more! From popular award-winners to independent features, it’s all waiting for you on Beamafilm.
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Click on the Beamafilm link, then use your library card to create an account. Then just sign in each time, or download the app, to watch from where you left off and save favourites for later.
Find instructions here on how to create an account, login and use Beamafilm.
Beamafilm works best in Chrome or Edge.
Answer the age-old question, 'What do I read next?' Search and match reading interests to books, authors, genres, or topics.
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Log in using your library card. Search, click and read on your computer or tablet. Gale databases do not save your links or articles after your session, so be sure to download or send links and articles to your email, Onedrive or Google account before you end your session.
Find up-to-date biographies, overviews, full-text criticisms, audio interviews and reviews on writers from all eras. Offers the broadest and most representative range of authors and their works, including a large collection of full-text critical and literary analysis.
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Log in using your library card. Search, click and read on your computer or tablet. Gale databases do not save your links or articles after your session, so be sure to download or send links and articles to your email, Onedrive or Google account before you end your session.
Story Box Library is a fun and educational website, featuring videos of stories by local authors and illustrators, being read aloud by predominantly Australian and New Zealand storytellers. Find printable Activity Times for some offline fun. Stay logged in, save your watch history and personal playlists.
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Click on the link or download the brand-new App on Apple or Android. Choose "Log in with Library Access," choose the library "Canterbury-Bankstown Library" and log in with your library card number. Create an account with your email and a password. Keep track of your password - future logins will ask for your library card number and password.
The huge collection in BorrowBox includes some of the most popular Australian and international kids’ fiction available, as both eBooks and Audiobooks.
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To read or listen on your mobile device, visit Google Play or the App Store and download the BorrowBox app. If you're a first-time user, create an account with your email address and a username. Log in using your library card number and date of birth (DDMMYY), choose a book and start reading (or listening)! Or browse and borrow on the BorrowBox website.
Libby's incredible range includes eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eComics for kids. Multiple copies are usually available, meaning less wait time for new titles.
Get Started
Download the Libby app from Google Play or the App Store, add your library card number, input your date of birth (DDMMYY) and start reading (or listening)! Or browse and borrow on the Libby web page.
LOTE 4 Kids allows kids to enjoy the magic of books in various languages from the comfort of home, alongside English translations to help develop reading and listening skills. There are also puzzles, games and free colouring pages. NOW with an app! Download it here.
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Log in with your library card number (on the app, begin typing "CAN" and choose City of Canterbury Bankstown from the list).