eLibrary

Please contact the library if you are having access issues, this may be related to our system upgrade in May 2024. 

You can use your Esperance Public Library membership barcode to access the below apps which feature a range of ebooks, emagazines, enewspapers, eaudiobooks, ecomics, films, music, TV programs, tutorials & MORE.

If you need assistance getting started, please contact with your library team at 9083 1500.

hoopla

hoopla is the leading all-in-one digital library app, featuring e-Audiobooks; e-comics, ebooks, Movies; Music and TV.

With more than 1,000,000 titles—from best-selling novels, chart-topping albums, and blockbuster movies to niche, hard-to-find content, hoopla has something for everyone.

Read, listen, and watch without ads, for free with your Library card!

Download the app by scanning the QR code or Visit hoopla digital and "Get Started" using your email and Esperance Library card number.

Learn more about the hoopla and access hoopla Help.

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Click here for Hoopla how to video

Libby

Libby is the mobile app to access the OverDrive collection of eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines titles available to Western Australian Public Libraries.

Libby is a fast and attractive digital browsing experience that allows you to synchronise your reading across multiple devices.

Scan the QR Code to download the app or access Libby via your laptop or desktop computer.

Username: "your 14-digit library card number"

— e.g.: CL604B123467D

Password: 6450

Learn more about the Libby App and access Libby Help.

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Click here for Libby video tutorial

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BorrowBox

With BorrowBox you can gain access to more than eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers titles across a range of genres for all ages. 

Use your library membership to loan & reserve titles - place holds and be notified when the title is available for download.

Download titles to your computer or laptop and transfer to an eReader device.

The BorrowBox app is available free for mobile devices such as iPads, tablets and smart phones 

Scan the QR Code to download the app on your mobile device or access via your laptop or desktop computer.

Username: "your 14-digit library card number" — e.g.: CL604B123467D

Password: 6450

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Click here for BorrowBox video tutorial

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Kanopy

Stream thousands of films for free without ads through your library.

Sign up with your library card and start watching festival award-winning films, thought-provoking documentaries, The Criterion Collection, and more with new titles added weekly.

Browse Kanopy Kids for unlimited age-appropriate shows and movies with access to parental controls.

Available on mobile, web, and living room devices.

Scan the QR Code to download the app on your mobile device or access Kanopy on your laptop or desktop computer.

Help with signing up with your library card.

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Click here for Kanopy video tutorial

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Ancestry Library Edition

Ancestry Library Edition has 1.5 billion names in over 4,000 databases used to assist family history research from the Australia, United Kingdom and around the world including census records, military records, court, land and probate records, vital and church records, directories, passenger lists.

Access Ancestry Library Edition (Only available via the Library public computers)
Find My Past
Findmypast provides access to archive collections from the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, India and the United States to assist family history research. It includes census records, passenger lists, births, marriages and deaths, court records, wills and more. The 1921 UK Census records are now included alongside a large online collection of British & Irish newspapers. Access Findmypast.com.au (Only available via the Library's public computers)
For more see the State Library: Family History eResources

State Library eResources

The State Library has a wide and growing range of electronic resources available for use by members and visitors. These include eBooks, online journals, audiobooks, eMagazines, current and historical newspapers, and content services such as Ancestry and Kanopy.

Many of these are available from home, and you can sign up for your free State Library membership to get instant access.

Access the State Library of Western Australia eResources

You can access additional State Library eResources with a State Library membership.

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More State Library eResources

The West Australian Archive Digital Editions

Provides access to a digital reproduction edition of the West Australian newspaper from July 2004 or the Sunday Times newspaper from November 2018 until yesterday as they were originally published on the day.

Access eResource

Flipster

Flipster is a digital magazine subscription comprising 29 popular best-selling titles such as Australian Personal Computer, Australian Women's Weekly, Choice, Marie Claire, and Money. Available to view on your computer or mobile device for State Library of Western Australia members.

Access eResource

uTalk

uTalk is a language learning app offering courses for the beginner to the lower intermediate language learner for over 140 languages. It allows you to learn new languages in fun and interactive ways, including short 10 minutes lessons, and interactive games which test and build on your vocabulary.

Download the uTalk app

Niche Academy video tutorials

You can view video tutorials on all the State Library of Western Australia eResources.

Watch tutorials