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 Sept 30 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
Virtual Tours
- As recommended by our adventurous patrons Ben and Luke, visit this blog post for many links to virtual tours from around the world. Destinations include the Giants Causeway, Mount Everest, the San Deigo Zoo, the NASA Houston Space Center, and many more.
