Online Services
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City of Vincent Library Catalogue
Do it all, right here: search the catalogue, renew items and login to your account.
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Local History Image Library
Dip into the rich history of the suburbs of Vincent and explore the people and characters that shaped it, once upon a time.
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City of Vincent eLibrary
This is THE place for downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks. Simply browse, checkout with your card number and fling it through cyberspace to your device. Click here for instructions.
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Western Australia Public Libraries Digital Media Collection
With your library card you can download eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines here too. How so? Click here for instructions.
As of March 2021 RBdigital eMagazines can be accessed through the OverDrive service using either their website or the Libby app.
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Overdrive eReading Room for Kids
Parents, RELAX. Especially for kidlets, the Overdrive eReading Room offers a safe browsing and reading zone. Showcasing only children's content, kids get to the titles they want faster, then browse, sample, place holds and borrow. Oh, and it’s totally age-appropriate for their year group and reading level. Click here for instructions.
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Bolinda BorrowBox
Borrow. Download. Enjoy. Repeat. Bolinda BorrowBox is home to some pretty fancy Australian and international authors. Click here for instructions.
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Kanopy Video Streaming
Browse one of the largest collections of indie films, classic cinema, festival and educational documentaries, and movies online or through the app using the power of your library card. Create an account, add your City of Vincent Library card number to your memberships page and away you go! You can watch up to 4 films a month.
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Aussie-Driver.com
This little beauty is a website for Australian learner drivers who want to practice their skills before taking that all-important, sweaty palm-inducing Driver Knowledge Test. Interstaters rejoice – the practice tests cover all Aussie states from Tassie to NT and back again.
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Free Databases:
These databases are licensed under a state-wide agreement and you can use them from the comfort of that cushy couch you’re sitting on. But all you really need to know is that they’re free, right?
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Australia/NZ Reference Centre
With full text content from Australian and international mags, newspapers, news wires, reference books, company info and biographies, this gem of a hub also boasts a fully searchable image collection.
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Cochrane Library
This one is packed full of evidence-based medicine databases, including the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Med students and wellness buffs, you’re welcome!
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And for the kids:
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Busythings
This online resource for kids covers pretty much everything they need to know to enter the big wide world: creative development, problem solving, reasoning, numeracy, communication, language and literacy, and knowledge and understanding of the world. Includes 115+ fun learning activities teaching these important skills. Login with your City of Vincent Library card number.
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Story Box Library
Story Box Library is a visually beautiful site where kids can explore the magical world of children’s literature. Here, kids are connected with literature that’s complemented by film, offering them a vibrant, interactive experience as told by some recognisable storytellers. Select 'Library barcode login'. choose 'City of Vincent Library' from the drop down list and enter your library card number to access the collection.
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Also, be sure to check out these other excellent resources…
Children and parents
Employment
Free eBook Websites:
Inspiration on what to read next
Online computer training
Online language learning
Other libraries
Research and study