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Our Digital Library provides a convenient way to access eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, eFilms and online learning platforms — any time and in any place using tablets, phones, laptops, and computers.

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eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines

Electronic books and audiobooks allow you to access materials digitally, any time, in any place, using tablets, phone, laptops, and computers.

Please note that Kindle eReaders are incompatible with both of these applications due to Amazon licensing issues.

BorrowBox – your library in one app.

You can enjoy the best collection of eBooks & eAudiobooks on your mobile devices anywhere, everywhere, with the BorrowBox library app. Install BorrowBox app on your Apple iOS or Android device or you can just browse the collection.

Search for Adelaide Hills Council Library Service within the app, then enter your library card number and PIN. It’s so simple to browse, borrow and download bestselling titles from Adelaide Hills with BorrowBox.

Browse BorrowBox Collection

iOS (iPad / iPhone)

Android

A broad range of eBooks, eAudiobooks & eMagazines available through the Libby by OverDrive app.

Please select your library via the 'Find my Library' option. Enter South Australian Public Library Network to gain access, then enter your library card and PIN. For Apple iOS, Android or Windows devices, we recommend you download the following free application or you can just browse the collection.

Browse Libby by OverDrive collection

Browse Libby by OverDrive for Teens

Browse Libby by OverDrive for Kids

Browse Libby by OverDrive magazines

iOS (iPad / iPhone)

Android

Windows

Help setting up Libby application

Provides independent reviews, articles, and author interviews on Australian and international literature for all ages. Read this online.

Exclusive to Adelaide Hills Library members only.

Browse Good Reading magazine issues

Good Reading for Kids publishes stories, articles, reviews, and arts specifically for primary school aged children. Read this online.

Exclusive to Adelaide Hills Library members only.

Browse Good Reading for Kids magazine issues

Focuses on stories, articles, reviews, art, or anything created by Australia's youth. This publication is created by and for high school students. Read this online.

Exclusive to Adelaide Hills Library members only.

Browse Good Reading Young Adults magazine issues

Online Learning

Online study is a convenient way of rounding out professional training, learning a new skill or indulging in a passion, at a time and place that suits you. Explore online learning recourses available to you.

A contemporary learning portal that allows customers to access online training courses in video format. A huge range of topics are covered in areas of business, technology, creativity and professional development.

Access this service by entering your library card number and PIN. Go to your profile to personalise your account.

Browse LinkedIn Learning courses

This International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a self-study preparation course that helps candidates prepare for the IELTS exam. Users can select either General Training or Academic test preparations.

Access this service by entering your library card number and creating a username and password.

Academic test

General Training

More

Trace your family history using this online resource.

Log in with your library card number and PIN.

Ancestry.com log in

Access to thousands of Australian & international newspapers, from home or anywhere with an internet connection, provided by PressReader, NewsBank, Times Digital Archive and others.

You'll need to join the State Library as a member. Membership is free for all South Australians.

Press Reader

Choice

NewsBank

Times Digital Archive

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