Brampton Library is transitioning over to cloudLibrary™ as our one, go-to digital platform for eBooks & eAudiobooks. cloudLibrary™ will replace the OverDrive®/Libby platform starting March 19, 2019.

To discover a continuously growing collection with thousands of new & popular titles to choose from, we encourage you to switch over to the cloudLibrary™ platform. With cloudLibrary™, you will benefit from an easy to use interface that provides an intuitive browsing, downloading, reading, and listening experience. Available 24/7 with automatic returns, no late fees, syncing across multiple devices, and customization features, we’re confident that cloudLibrary™ will meet & exceed your expectations.

Let’s get started! Visit our Getting Started with cloudLibrary™ page for helpful instructions & tutorials.

Questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.

For further help, please see the cloudLibrary™ Support site or contact Brampton Library at 905.793.4636

eBooks

cloudLibrary

Access thousands of eBook & eAudiobook titles for all ages and interests through a user-friendly lending service platform. Benefit from an intuitive browsing, downloading, reading, and listening experience with automatic returns and no overdue fees. Available 24/7 and accessible on any desktop or mobile device. Note: The cloudLibrary app is required to read checked out titles.

Cantook Station (formerly Archambault) 

Parlez-vous français? Cantook Station is a web-based, mobile-friendly platform that provides access to a large collection of French-language eBooks. Discover titles from Quebec as well as French translations of English-language titles for all ages and interests. To learn more, check out the 'Startup Guides' to help you get started on your device. 

OverDrive

TumbleBooks

An online collection of books for preschoolers, elementary school children, and their families. No need for checkouts, waitlists, or downloads: TumbleBooks allows you to read and listen to books on-demand. Make reading a fun experience for kids with read-along storybooks that feature adjustable online text and complete audio narration. Children can also access popular, award winning & classic favourites in fiction, non-fiction, and graphic novel categories. Available 24/7 and accessible on any desktop or mobile device.

TeenBookCloud

An online collection of books for middle- and high-school students. No need for checkouts, waitlists, or downloads: TeenBookCloud allows you to read and listen to books on-demand. Improve reading and comprehension skills from a collection of hi/lo literature and enhanced novels that feature professional narration and line by line text highlighting. Get instant access to high-school curriculum reads including Shakespeare’s plays and other classic works. Students can also access popular, award winning & classic favourites in fiction, non-fiction, and graphic novel categories. Available 24/7 and accessible on any desktop or mobile device. 

eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)

eBooks from EBSCOhost are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Browse by category or genre/subject, view table of contents, and download eBooks in a few easy steps. For reading on your smartphone or tablet, download the Bluefire Reader for Android or iOS. For reading on an e-reader, computer or laptop use Adobe Digital Editions For support information, check out EBSCO’s Audiobook User Guide.

eAudiobooks

Brampton Library Access

Access to these resources requires a Brampton Library card.

OverDrive

Take your library on-the-go with thousands of new and popular eBook & eAudiobook options to discover and enjoy. Browse and search the collection, borrow and place hold on titles, keep track of your reading history, recommend titles for purchase, and benefit from automatic returns and no overdue fees. Available 24/7 and accessible on any desktop or mobile device.

AudioBookCloud

Listening to audiobooks on-the-go has never been easier! No need for checkouts, waitlists, or downloads: AudioBookCloud allows you to stream eAudiobooks on-demand. Browse and add titles to your favourites list from categories including fiction (mystery & suspense, romance, sci-fi) nonfiction (biography, history, self-help), classics, and the Spanish language.

Audiobook Collection (EBSCOhost)

Audiobooks from EBSCOhost are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Browse by category or genre/subject, listen to sample clips, and download audiobooks in a few easy steps. Listen on your desktop or download the EBSCO Audiobooks app for iOS & Android. For support information, check out EBSCO’s Audiobook User Guide.

Brampton Library provides exhibit space to individuals or groups wishing to display works of art. This free exhibit space enables Library visitors to participate in the creative life of the community, and presents artists with a valued avenue for exhibiting their work.

Interested in displaying your artwork at the library? Please review Brampton Library’s Policy on Displays and Exhibits and familiarize yourself with the Artist Release and Waiver Liability, as well as the  Community Galleries FAQ.

To submit your artwork, please complete the application form.

For more information please contact Catherine Carreiro (ext. 74220) or Surita Dey (ext 74354) at (905) 793-4636 or email ccarreiro@bramlib.on.ca or sdey@bramlib.on.ca

About:
MakerSpace Brampton is a joint initiative of the City of Brampton Economic Development Office, Sheridan College Faculty of Applied Science and Technology’s Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Design Technologies (CAMDT), and Brampton Library to foster creativity, innovation, and exploration in a safe and accessible learning environment.

What We Have:
MakerSpaces at Four Corners, Chinguacousy, and Springdale library branches offer free access to maker and digital creation tools. Drop-in during library hours to access equipment with the assistance of staff. Users must complete a MakerSpace User Agreement form.

Available equipment includes*:

• MakerBot 3D Printer
• Lulzbot Mini 3D Printer
• Ultimaker 2+ 3D Printer
• Roland CAMM-1 GS-24 Vinyl Cutter
• Silhouette Cameo 3 Electronic Cutting Machine
• Canon 9000F Mark II Scanner (includes attachments for digitizing photo negatives and slides)
• Elgato Video Capture Device (converts analog video from a VHS tape into a high quality digital file)
• VHS-C Cassette Adapter
• Wacom Intuos Drawing Tablet (for digital drawing, painting or sketching)
• Akai Professional MPK Midi Keyboard (a compact keyboard and pad controller for creating beats and music tracks)
• Desktop computers with software

*Please note: not all equipment is available at all locations.

Programs: MakerSpace Brampton programs offer hands-on and interactive learning in 3D printing and modelling, coding, web design, robotics, and other STEM and maker topics for all ages. We also host special events and meetups as well as Tech Talks and Repair Cafés.

See our Program Calendar for program offerings, dates, locations, and registration details.

For more information contact us at makerspace@bramptonlibrary.ca or 905-793-4636 x74260