Online Books
Brampton Library has a wealth of knowledge to share from "in-house readers" advisory services and book clubs to online books, research databases and links to helpful sites. Looking for a great book, maybe one similar to another you've just read and enjoyed? Can't remember the author of a great book you read? Ask us for suggestions by visiting the Information Desk at any Brampton Library location, visit the NoveList online database, or check out some of the links below.
AudioBookCloud |Audiobook Collection |eBook Collection | Gale Virtual Library | Online Book Clubs | Overdrive | Tumblebooks | Tumble Readables | World Book
AudioBookCloud (Audio Books)
- AudioBookCloud is an online collection of audiobooks which features adjustable online text and complete audio narration. Sentences are highlighted as they are being read and the pages turn automatically. Audio Books are available all the time, no downloads, no log in or password is required, just click and enjoy!
Audiobook Collection (EBSCOhost)
- Audio books from EBSCOhost are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can browse by subject, listen to Audiobook sample clips, download Audiobooks in a few easy steps.
- To access, you will need a Brampton Library Card number and create an EBSCOhost account in a few easy steps.
eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)
- Ebooks from EBSCOhost are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can browse by subject, view eBook Table of Contents from search Result List, optional download capabilities and user selected checkout duration, For ebooks with a limited number of users, place a hold and view your place in line.
- To access, you will need a Brampton Library Card number and create an EBSCOhost account in a few easy steps.
Gale Virtual Library
- A database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research
- These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7
- Subjects cover arts & literature; medicine; biography; business; history; science; education; world issues and many other topics
Requires your 14 digit library barcode number (no spaces)
Online Book Clubs
- The online book club delivers a chapter a day directly to your e-mail inbox or you can read it on the webpage. Read an excerpt from a single book each day for five days and, if you like it, check Library holdings to check it out or request the title if unavailable. With 11 genres to choose from, there's something for everyone.
Overdrive
- With OverDrive you have anytime, anywhere access to hundreds of digital books, audiobooks, video and music!
Use your library card to log in to the digital library website, install free software, and then browse or search from the comfort of your own home. - Check out items and then download them to your PC, transfer them to a supported MP3 player, or in some case burn them to CD.
- At the end of the loan period, titles automatically expire and return to the collection. No more late fees or rushing to the Library to return your items!
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TumbleBooks
- An online collection of read-along titles for elementary, middle school, and high school students
- Features adjustable online text and complete audio narration. Sentences are highlighted as they are being read and the pages can turn automatically
- An online collection of read-along titles for elementary, middle school, and high school students
- Features adjustable online text and complete audio narration. Sentences are highlighted as they are being read and the pages can turn automatically
E-Books Center
- World Book Advanced E-book collection includes thousands of fiction and non-fiction E-books, with selections in nine languages.
- Start by selecting from one or more categories, or search by author or title.
