Books and ebooks
There are so many ways to enjoy a book! City Library has a large selection of books in our library and even more accessible though our digital resources.
If you don't find what you are looking for, we are also able to bring in books from other libraries with an interlibrary loan: Browse illume.
Popular requests
Public online resources
Gutenberg ebooks
Public domain, classic ebooks. Available in ePub format with content digitized and proof-read by Project Gutenberg volunteers
HathiTrust digital library
A multilingual ebook collection, HathiTrust is a partnership of major research institutions and libraries working to ensure that the cultural record is preserved and accessible long into the future
Google Books
Public domain ebooks are free in full text, but other titles may provide previews only and require payment for full-text access
If you need help setting up or accessing any of the resources from this page, you can arrange for a private appointment with one of our TechConnect staff.
- Call us at 604-982-3941
- Fill in the appointment booking form online, or in person at any desk
- Email us at techconnect@cnv.org
