eLibrary – your virtual library 24/7
Use your library card to access our eResources. Some services require a PIN.
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hoopla is here!
Hoopla is our newest eResource where you can watch movies and television, listen to music and audiobooks, read eBooks, comics and more!
You can also access BingePass which gives unlimited access to partner content and counts as just one borrowed item.
Access hoopla in your browser
Get the hoopla app here
eResources for kids
OverDrive eReading Room just for kids provides a safe and easy browsing experience for children. The eReading Room just shows items suitable for children, where they can browse, place holds and borrow eBooks appropriate for their age range and reading level.
Kanopy Kids provides access TV series, learning languages, animated storybooks, Anime favourites, classic films and family movies to suitable for children.
Story Box Library provides a place where children can connect and engage with the wonderful world of Australian Children’s Literature. Listen to stories read by Australian storytellers who add meaningful and entertaining readings. Supported by State Library of WA’s Better Beginnings program.
Busythings is an award-winning educational platform with over 300 games available for children in pre-school to Year 3. These games are designed to entertain and educate whilst developing skills in literacy, numeracy, creativity and general knowledge.
Library Craft is free Minecraft server for WA children aged 7 to 17. Kids can access multiple worlds, stretch their creativity skills, solve problems together and enter monthly build competitions for great prizes.
eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines
Libby gives you access to thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines. Libby is a fast and attractive digital browsing experience that allows you to synchronise your reading across multiple devices.
The Libby app is available from the App Store (Apple iOS) and Google Play (Android).
BorrowBox provides access to WA Public Libraries’ fiction and LOTE ebook and eaudiobook collection, which can be browsed and borrowed through the website or BorrowBox app. New titles are added frequently across both formats.
Access BorrowBox in your browser
The BorrowBox app is available from the App Store (Apple iOS) and Google Play (Android).
Video streaming
Kanopy provides access to a collection of films – including award-winning documentaries, training films and theatrical releases. Library members can view up to 4 films or documentaries (play credits) within a one month loan period. Play Credits are reset on the 1st of every month.
Did you know all Western Australians can join the State Library for access to even more State Library eResources?
Ancestry State Library Edition
Use your State Library card to access the Ancestry Library Edition which has billions of records in over 4,000 databases. Discover the story of your family’s history through records including court, land, probate, census military and passenger lists.
Access Ancestry Library Edition
eNewspapers and eMagazines from State Library of Western Australia
The State Library provides access to the The West Australian Digital Archive, PressReader, ProQuest Australia and New Zealand and many more online newspapers, magazines and newspaper archives. Use your SLWA Library Card to access SLWA eNewspapers or join the State Library for free.