Access to our great range of e-resources, including ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers and video streaming, is provided free with your library membership.
When selecting your library service, please choose ‘Central Highlands Libraries’.
Easily search our catalogue, manage your account, virtually store your library card and access our Digital Library, all from the Libraries Victoria app.
Ebooks and Audiobooks
BorrowBox
BorrowBox is a vast library of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and newspapers available for download to your computer or mobile device. Available as an app on Apple or Android.
Libby
Libby is a vast library of ebooks and audiobooks available for download on your computer or mobile device. Available as an app on Apple or Android.
uLibrary
Discover a new way to experience your favourite books. uLibrary has a range of audiobooks to listen to on your device, smartphone or computer. Delivered in partnership with Public Libraries Victoria. Available as an app on Apple or Android.
Magazines and Newspapers
BorrowBox
BorrowBox is a vast library of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and newspapers available for download to your computer or mobile device. Available as an app on Apple or Android.
Pressreader
With over 6,000 publications from over 100 countries in 60+ languages, Pressreader is the leading digital newspaper and magazine provider for premium content. Available as an app on Apple or Android.
Trove
Early historical Australian newspapers between 1803 and 1955 are freely available online through the Trove database.
Streaming and Learning
Kanopy
Kanopy offers more than 30,000 of the world’s best films and TV series, including award-winning documentaries, world cinema, indie and classic films. Available as an app on Apple, Android and some smart TVs.
StoryBox Library
Story Box Library features engaging online Australian stories read by some of Australia's finest storytellers. Their stories are a little bit cheeky, a little bit charming and a whole lot of fun! Available as an app on Apple or Android.
Busy Things
Fun, educational games for kids aged 3-11.
Research
Ancestry.com
This Family History research database contains the largest collection of genealogy records on the Internet. Use for free in any of our libraries.
FindMyPast
Search over 45 million records for Australia, New Zealand, UK and Ireland. Find your past using the family history records and many more for local and social history. Use for free in any of our libraries.
The British Newspaper Archive
The British Newspaper Archive is a partnership between the British Library and Findmypast to digitise the British Library’s vast collection of newspapers. Use for free in any of our libraries. Users must register for a free account the first time they use the Archive.
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