eBooks and More!
City of Melville Library members have access to a wide selection of online resources, available to use anytime, anywhere. All you need is your library card number and PIN.
Not a Member?
Membership is free for all residents of Western Australia. Check out our memberships page to learn more about membership benefits, or visit one of our libraries in person to join.
eBooks
We’ve got a great selection of eBooks, including new releases from bestselling authors. eBooks are available from:
- OverDrive and its app, Libby (50,000+ available)
- BorrowBox (13,000+ available)
- ePlatform (5,500+ available)
- hoopla (390,000+ available)
eAudiobooks
Download and listen to a great selection from well-known authors. eAudiobooks are available from:
- OverDrive and its app, Libby (2,000+ available)
- BorrowBox (16,000+ available)
- ePlatform (100+ available)
- hoopla (78,000+ available)
Did you know you can listen to our eAudiobooks through your hearing aids? Simply connect your Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids to your Apple or Android device by going to Settings > Bluetooth (make sure Bluetooth is turned on) and selecting your hearing aids from the device list. If you’re not sure whether your hearing aids support Bluetooth, check the specifications online or consult your audiologist.
eMagazines and eNewspapers
eMagazines and eNewspapers are digital replicas of traditional hard copy editions – you’ll find all the same content as you would in the printed versions. eMagazines and eNewspapers are available from:
- OverDrive and its app, Libby (3,000+ available)
- PressReader (7,000+ available)
- BorrowBox (150+ available)
- The Age Digital Edition
- The Australian (available through PressReader website or app post-sign in. Please see our Quick Start Guide for more info. Latest issue available from 8.00am AWST during Eastern States daylight saving, or from 9.00am otherwise)
- The Australian Financial Review Digital Edition
- CHOICE Magazine (available through the Flipster website or app - see our Quick Start Guide)
- The Sydney Morning Herald Digital Edition
- The West Australian and Perth Sunday Times – Archive Digital Editions
Please note: The above link to The West has recently changed. If you access this resource through a saved bookmark, please update it (1 October 2025).
You can also find links to a number of free online newspapers and magazines by visiting our eResources page.
eComics and Graphic Novels
Digital replicas of printed comics and graphic novels, eComics are available from:
- OverDrive and its app, Libby (1,200+ available)
- hoopla (21,000+ available)
- Comics Plus (25,000+ available)
Online Book Clubs
Join one of our digital book clubs. It’s free and you’ll get instant access to the current book club selection (no hold required!) Once you’ve read the eBook, join the online discussion to share your thoughts about the title with readers from around Australia and the world.
Noongar eResources
Engage with Noongar music, song, dance, knowledge and language.
- Mayakeniny
Mayakeniny means 'sound dancing'. This website showcases the Noongar music, song, dance, and language outputs of the Restoring on-Country Performance project. - Kaartdijin Noongar
Kaartdijin means 'knowledge'. The aim of the Kaartdijin website is to share the richness of Noongar knowledge, culture and history in order to strengthen community and promote wider understanding.
Other eResources
Access online resources to learn, research or have fun. There are many topics to choose from, for example learn a language with Mango Languages.