eResources
There are various apps available to access all the eResources available via SLWA (State Library of western Australia).
BorrowBox
BorrowBox is an award winning Australian App that enables Public Library and State Library members to browse and borrow bestselling eAudiobooks and eBooks on their Apple or Android device for limited periods through digital loans. BorrowBox is a FREE download solution. Once you are signed in you can borrow or reserve up to 6 eAudiobooks, 6 eBooks, and 10 magazines for a 2 week loan period.
library.bolindadigital.com/bindoon
User name is your library card number found on the back of your card, and the PIN is the last 4 digits of your card number e.g. 123D
Getting started with BorrowBox - eBooks and Audiobooks
The Libby App by Overdrive
Borrow and download thousands of eBooks and eAudiobooks with OverDrive|Libby. Just sign in with your library card to enjoy digital books on your computer, tablet or smartphone anytime, anywhere. You can have up to 10 loans and 5 holds per month.
https://wapldmc.overdrive.com/
User name is your library card number found on the back of your card, and the PIN is Bindoon's postcode - 6502
Getting started with Overdrive / Libby - eBooks, Audiobooks, and more
Overdrive Help Libby Help
Kanopy
Kanopy is a video Streaming platform for public libraries delivering one of the largest collections of indie films, classic cinema, festival and educational documentaries, and movies online or through an app. The services enable Public Library and State Library members to browse and view over 30,000 + films and documentaries from top suppliers, including the BBC, Criterion Collection, Ronin Films, Madman Entertainment. Once selected, each film may be viewed, paused, finished and re-watched over a 72 hour period before requesting again. Once you are signed in you view up to 4 films or documentaries within a month loan period. These are updated on the 1st of every month.
www.kanopystreaming.com/wa
Getting started with Kanopy
Kanopy Help
hoopla Digital is a digital media service that allows library members to borrow movies, popular music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on their computer or mobile device with no holds or waiting. All titles can be streamed immediately or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. hoopla Digital offers a massive catalogue of over 900,000 titles (and growing) to choose from and are instantly available to members driving a deeper level of engagement and discovery. With your Bindoon Library membership you get 6 titles per month.
https://www.hoopladigital.com.au/
Getting started with hoopla
hoopla help
Kids eReading Room
Junior eBooks and eAudiobooks available for download through the Western Australian Public Libraries Digital Media Collection on Overdrive.
https://wapldmc.overdrive.com/library/kids/
User name is your library card number found on the back of your card, and the PIN is Bindoon's postcode - 6502
Story Box
A place where the wonderful world of Australian Children's Literature is on permanent exhibit Story Box Library in a beautiful online ‘reading room’. Story Box Library connects children with literature through the complementary medium of film, providing our audience with a vibrant, interactive experience via a diverse range of storytellers, each sharing past and present book titles.
https://storyboxlibrary.com.au/libraries
To use, choose Bindoon Public Library from the drop down menu and then enter your Bindoon Library Card number.
Public Libraries of Western Australia Online Book Club
The Online Book Club is similar to traditional in-person book clubs that might meet at a library or other informal setting, but rather brings this into an online platform creating alternative and complementary opportunities for library members to virtually engage with book clubs across WA. 3 unique book clubs concurrently for a period nine weeks, five times throughout the year.
https://www.pbc.guru/WAPLibrary
Please note that an Adobe Digital Editions account is required to download and read ebooks, through the Freading App.
IMPORTANT!! Due to the app not being able to integrate with our Library Management System, before you join, please email library@chittering.wa.gov.au your email address so we can add you to the Book Club.
User Guide: How to Download your eBooks through Freading
