Not all library books are printed on paper. We also provide access to books to read on your computer, eReader, or mobile device and for listening on a variety of audio devices!

As of January 2012, eBooks on EBSCOHOST are downloadable to eReaders compatible with Adobe Digital Editions! This is in addition to the download services already available through OverDrive.

Read on your computer, eReader or mobile device and listen on your MP3 player!

Use your Library Card Number and PIN to download OverDrive eBooks in EPUB and PDF formats which may be read on your computer or transferred to a compatible eReader or mobile device. You can also download OverDrive audiobooks to your compatible mp3 players and other devices.

For general information on downloading eBooks, view the How-to Guide.

Check out OverDrive's"My Help" link on the left sidebar of the OverDrive Download Centre website for step-by-step instructions for specific brands of eReaders, mobile devices and mp3 players.

HELPSHEETS for downloading eBooks on OVERDRIVE:

Downloading eBooks to your SONY Reader

Downloading eBooks to your KOBO eReader

Downloading eBooks to your iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch

NEW!!! downloadLibrary Kobo Vox Device Instructions This links to a helpful document published by the Stratford Public Library for their patrons. PLEASE NOTE: When prompted to select a library, Petawawa users will need to choose Petawawa Public Library. Your PIN will be the same one you use to access your library account. If you don't have a PIN yet, just ask us the next time you visit the library.

NEW!!! downloadLibrary Sony Reader Wi-Fi PRS-T1 Instructions This links to a helpful document published by the Stratford Public Library for their patrons. PLEASE NOTE: When prompted to select a library, Petawawa users will need to choose Petawawa Public Library. Your PIN will be the same one you use to access your library account. If you don't have a PIN yet, just ask us the next time you visit the library.

Listen on your MP3 player, iPod®, iPhone or computer!

Use your Library Card Number to log in to EBSCOhost to search for Audiobooks.

In order to download titles, you will need to create a My EBSCOhost Folder account by clicking the "SIGN IN" link in the top toolbar and install the Download Manager when prompted.

FAQs and Support are available at EBSCOHOST SUPPORT CENTER .

Read eBooks on your computer AND on your eREADER! Great for research.

Use your Library Card Number to log in to EBSCOhost to search for eBooks.

Create a My EBSCOhost Folder account by clicking the "SIGN IN" link in the top toolbar. You can then save and read your eBook from any computer with an Internet connection, or download it to an eReader compatible with Adobe Digital Editions.

FAQs and Support are available at EBSCOHOST SUPPORT CENTER .

Read and listen on your computer (no login necessary)!

AudioBookCloud: Listen to books to your PC. These books are always available, never on hold. The collection includes fiction, non-fiction, classics and even Spanish language audio books!

TumbleBooks are animated talking picture books created from existing picture books which have been licensed from children's book publishers and converted to the Tumblebook format. Enjoy popular authors narrating their own stories.

TumbleReadables presents read-alongs which are great for emergent, struggling, reluctant readers, and ESL students. Readers can follow along to the narration of their favourite books.

Baen Books, publisher of science fiction and fantasy, offers a number of their titles as free downloads.

ManyBooks There are more than 29,000 e-books available here and they're all free!.

Project Gutenberg is the place where you can download over 33,000 free e-books to read on your PC, iPad, Kindle, Sony Reader, iPhone, Android or other portable device.

You can also use your library card to borrow books on CD from thelibrary. Check our Online Catalogue to see what's available.