eLibrary
Vincent Library has a wide collection of eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies, magazines and more for you to access on your computer or mobile device. Use of these services is free with your library membership.
See below for instructions to get started or contact us for assistance.
For Adults & Teens
Your library membership gives you access to thousands of free downloadable eBooks, magazines, comics, movies, TV shows, documentaries, albums, and audiobooks. Each service offers different entitlements:
To get started, download the applications below to your mobile device, or visit their websites and follow the instructions.
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Beamafilm
Library members can stream and view over 30,000 of the world’s best films online for free. Choose from new releases, award-winning documentaries, independent and classics titles for both kids and adults.
Vincent membership access
Quantity: Unlimited.
Available items: Movies & TV shows.
To register
- Type in your City of Vincent Library barcode and click "Continue".
- Fill out the form and click “sign up”.
Sign up to Beamafilm
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BorrowBox
Enjoy a wide selection of Australian and international authors. BorrowBox is compatible with most tablets, smartphones, and Kindle Fire. Borrow up to 6 e-Books, 6 e-Audiobooks and 10 eMagazines at a time.
Vincent membership access
Quantity: 22 items simultaneously.
Available items:
- eBooks
- eAudiobooks
- eMagazines
Loan period/details: 2 weeks (2 renewals per item).
To register
- Type “Vincent Library”.
- Use your Vincent Library barcode and the four-digit PIN you created when you signed up to the Library.
- Click “sign in” then follow the prompts to complete registration.
Sign up to BorrowBox
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Hoopla
Borrow up to six digital books, comic books, albums, movies and TV shows per month with no wait times. Hundreds of popular titles are available for instant download.
Vincent membership access
Quantity: 4 items simultaneously
Available items:
- eBooks & eAudiobooks
- eComics
- Music
- Movies & TV episodes
Loan period/details:
- 4 weeks for eBooks & eAudiobooks
- 3 weeks for eComics
- 7 days for Music
- 3 days for Movies & TV episodes
To register
- Choose “City of Vincent Library and Local History Centre” as your library.
- Click “next” and type your City of Vincent Library barcode.
- Tick the checkbox then click “next” again.
- Type your email, choose a password and click “complete registration” to finish.
Download Hoopla
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Kanopy
Borrow up to 4 movies per month with no wait times. Kids enjoy unlimited downloads of movies, TV and read-along stories. Kanopy includes a large range of documentaries, series and critically acclaimed films.
Vincent membership access
Quantity: 4 items simultaneously.
Available items: Movies.
Loan period/details: 4 weeks (4 titles per month).
To register
- Click “Add library card”.
- Type in your City of Vincent Library barcode and click "Continue".
- Fill out the form and click “sign up”.
Sign up to Kanopy
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Libby
You can access Libby on most mobile phones, tablets and computers. Borrow up to 10 e-Books, e-Audiobooks and e-Magazines at a time.
Vincent membership access
Available items:
- eBooks
- eAudiobooks
- eMagazines
To register
- Search for “City of Vincent Library”.
- Enter your Library barcode.
Sign up to Libby
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For Kids
Your library membership opens the door to fun, safe and free content for children. Explore the links below to read, watch, listen and play.
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Busy Things
Busy Things is a subscription provided through the state early literacy program Better Beginnings and it has over 115 colourful and educational games for kids aged 3 - 11.
Explore a wide range of subjects like music, science, language and art.
Vincent membership access
Available items: educational games.
To register
Log in by entering your City of Vincent Library barcode.
- Search for “City of Vincent Library”.
- Enter your Library barcode.
Sign up to Busy Things
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Story Box
At Story Box Library, hundreds of your favourite picture books are brought to life and read out loud. Stories are also available in Auslan.
Vincent membership access
Available items: picture books.
To register
Log in by entering your City of Vincent Library barcode and answering the questions on the next page.
Sign up to Story Box
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OverDrive Kids
A safe environment for kids and teens to browse content that is suitable for them. Available content includes juvenile titles and young adult titles with the ability to select one or both as your preferred titles.
Vincent membership access
Quantity: 10 items simultaneously.
Available items:
- eBooks
- eAudiobooks
- eMagazines
Loan period/details: 3 weeks.
To register
Log in by entering your City of Vincent Library barcode.
Sign up to OverDrive Kids
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LOTE4Kids
Enjoy the magic of books in Languages Other Than English (LOTE). There are over 30,000 picture books in 65+ languages with new books and languages released each month. Each book comes with English translations to help kids learn languages.
LOTE4Kids can be accessed through the City of Vincent Library portal on the website, or you can download the app to your mobile or smart device. When prompted, enter your library membership number.
Vincent membership access
Available items: picture books.
To register
Log in by entering your City of Vincent Library membership number.
- Search for “City of Vincent Library” on the website or click on the direct link below.
- Enter your Library membership number when prompted.
- Download the LOTE4Kids app.
Sign up to LOTE4Kids
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Membership
Register for your free library card today and start reading, listening and watching.
Get your membership