Books, ebooks and audiobooks
There are so many ways to enjoy a book! We have a large selection of books in our library, and even more are accessible though our digital resources.
If you don't find what you are looking for, we can bring in books from other libraries with an interlibrary loan.
If you need help setting up or accessing any of the resources from this page, please ask for assistance at the desk, or join one of our technology help sessions.
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Print book collection
There are over 110,000 print titles in the library. They are located as follows:
- 1st floor: Children's books (1st floor map(337 KB))
- 2nd floor: Adult fiction; New fiction and non-fiction; books for teens (2nd floor map(414 KB))
- 3rd floor: Adult non-fiction; English language learning; Multilingual titles (3rd floor map(339 KB))
Ebook collection
Libby & Library2Go (Overdrive)
The Library's largest ebook and e-audiobook collection contains books for all ages. Download books to your Apple or Android device, Kobo e-reader or MP3 player, and take them to go!
Tumblebooks
TumbleBook Library is a streaming ebook service for grades K – 6, with animated picture books, chapter books and non-fiction books.
O'Reilly technical ebooks
Over 50,000 ebooks and 30,000 hours of video courses on technology and business topics, including consumer technology, software and computer programming.
Audiobook collection
Browse the library's large collection of audiobooks in person, or at home with the Libby/Library2Go downloadable collection. Audiobooks are available in many formats including digital audio files, CDs and playaways.
Downloadable audiobooks
Downloadable audiobooks are available from City Library's Libby app or the Library2Go website. Get the Libby app on your phone or tablet, or stream online from Library2Go. Audiobooks can be borrowed for 21 days, after which they automatically expire.
Audiobook CDs
City Library has adult, teen, and children's audiobook CD titles available to borrow. Browse the audiobook CD collection.
Playaways
Available for children's audiobook titles, playaways are single title devices that you use by just plugging in a pair of headphones. Browse the playaway collection.
Accessible audiobooks
City Library has audiobooks specifically for people with print disabilities. Learn more about accessible audiobooks.
Interlibrary loans
If you don't find what you are looking for at City Library, we can bring in books from other libraries with an interlibrary loan. Items may take up to four weeks to arrive, then you'll have two to three weeks to borrow the material. Please note that:
- The requested title must be older than 18 months (newer items cannot be borrowed);
- The item must be a physical book (a/v materials are not available);
- Items cannot be renewed; you may request the item again after 30 days;
- Items requested at City Library must be returned to City Library;
- Textbooks, workbooks and curriculum content are not available.
Illume
The catalogue of materials available for an interlibrary loan is called Illume. Browse Illume to see if the item you are looking for is available for ILL:
- Enter your search terms in the search box, then click the magnifying glass.
- Click on the title you'd like to borrow, then click "Request this Item".
- Fill out the required fields, including your library card number.
Free ebook and audiobook websites
Gutenberg ebooks
Offers classic ebooks in the public domain. The ebooks are available in ePub format, 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 far into the future.
Google Books
Public domain ebooks are free, but other titles may provide previews only and may require payment for full access.
LibriVox
Public domain audiobooks read by volunteers.
Loyal Books
Public domain audiobooks and ebooks.