Digital Library
Our Digital Library provides a convenient way to access eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, eFilms and online learning platforms — any time and in any place using tablets, phones, laptops, and computers.
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eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines
Electronic books and audiobooks allow you to access materials digitally, any time, in any place, using tablets, phone, laptops, and computers.
Please note that Kindle eReaders are incompatible with both of these applications due to Amazon licensing issues.
BorrowBox – your library in one app.
You can enjoy the best collection of eBooks, eAudiobooks & eMagazines on your mobile devices anywhere, everywhere, with the BorrowBox library app. Install BorrowBox app on your Apple iOS or Android device or you can just browse the collection.
Search for Adelaide Hills Council Library Service within the app, then enter your library card number and PIN. It’s so simple to browse, borrow and download bestselling titles from Adelaide Hills with BorrowBox.
A broad range of eBooks, eAudiobooks & eMagazines available through the Libby by OverDrive app.
Please select your library via the 'Find my Library' option. Enter South Australian Public Library Network to gain access, then enter your library card and PIN. For Apple iOS, Android or Windows devices, we recommend you download the following free application or you can just browse the collection.
Browse Libby by OverDrive collection
Browse Libby by OverDrive for Teens
Browse Libby by OverDrive for Kids
Provides independent reviews, articles, and author interviews on Australian and international literature for all ages. Read this online.
Exclusive to Adelaide Hills Library members only.
Good Reading for Kids publishes stories, articles, reviews, and arts specifically for primary school aged children. Read this online.
Exclusive to Adelaide Hills Library members only.
Focuses on stories, articles, reviews, art, or anything created by Australia's youth. This publication is created by and for high school students. Read this online.
Exclusive to Adelaide Hills Library members only.
eFilms
Customers can stream, for free, a vast range of movies and documentaries using a tablet, phone or laptop or computer.
Exclusive to Adelaide Hills Library Service members, BeamaFilm allows you to stream your favourite documentaries and indie feature films. Simply enter your library card number and validate. For Apple and Android devices we recommend you download the following free application, or you can just browse the collection.
Exclusive to Adelaide Hills Library Service members, Kanopy allows you to choose from thousands of classic and indie films and documentaries. Register on your first access with your email address and password then log in to choose your film. For Apple and Android devices we recommend you download the following free application, or you can just browse the collection.
Online Learning
Online study is a convenient way of rounding out professional training, learning a new skill or indulging in a passion, at a time and place that suits you. Explore online learning recourses available to you.
A contemporary learning portal that allows customers to access online training courses in video format. A huge range of topics are covered in areas of business, technology, creativity and professional development.
Access this service by entering your library card number and PIN. Go to your profile to personalise your account.
This International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a self-study preparation course that helps candidates prepare for the IELTS exam. Users can select either General Training or Academic test preparations.
Access this service by entering your library card number and creating a username and password.
A language learning resource that is available on your desktop or mobile device, with more than 100 languages to learn at your own pace.
Access this service by signing up with your library card, then create a username and password and select the language you want to learn.
To use this service on your mobile device, access the app by clicking on the 'GoMobile' tab to gain a mobile password.