Our digital library is available 24/7. The following is a regularly updated list of resources and services available online. Some of these databases are available because the vendor has offered a free subscription during the Covid crisis.
eBooks and Digital Audiobooks
OverDrive / Libby
- We have an extensive collection of eBooks and Digital Audiobooks with more items being added to the collection every week
- Access the collection here: https://odmc.overdrive.com/
- Download apps for your mobile devices here: https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/
- Not sure how to get started? Our staff is happy to help, we can walk you through the process over the phone. Please email us at info@brocklibraries.ca
Tumblebooks
- Tumblebooks has offered free access to the following eResources during the pandemic. Click on the title link to access:
- TumbleBookLibrary - K-6 children's ebook database
- TumbleMath - K-6 math ebook database
- TeenBookCloud - gr 7-12 ebook database
- AudioBookCloud - all ages audio book database
- RomanceBookCloud - a huge collection of steamy Romance novels for the older crowd!
Harry Potter at Home
- The first book in the Harry Potter series is being made available as an eBook and digital audiobook for all users
- Download the eBook from our collection here: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
- Download the digital audiobook from our collection here: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
- Check out the Harry Potter at Home website for more fun activities
Library Programming
Family Fun
- We can't run our usual in-branch programs but our dedicated staff will be available to connect with you and your family virtually: see our Facebook page for regular updates
Databases and eResources
For a complete listing of our databases and other eResources please visit our eResources page.
Ancestry.ca
- Normally only available within our facilities, Proquest has made Ancestry.ca available to Brock Libraries patrons at home for a limited time(currently until March 31 2021)
- To use this service, please email us (info@brocklibraries.ca) to request the password
- Navigate to our Ancestry.ca Login page and use the password provided when prompted, then click the "Launch Ancestry.ca" button
- If you have any trouble please email us for assistance