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Comics plus

Comics plus which offers unlimited, simultaneous access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga from over 100+ publishers

https://galwaypubliclibrariesie.librarypass.com/

 

eBooks and eAudiobooks

Borrowbox

This is a source of e-books and e-audiobooks. You can borrow up to 4 e-books and 4 e-audiobooks at any one time. You can read the e-books on an e-reader, Kindle Fire (but not on a Kindle),  Android smart phone or iPhone, as well as on your computer, laptop or tablet.

You can listen to the e-audiobooks on any MP3 player.

Access e-books and e-audiobooks using Borrowbox

Lote4Kids

Lote4Kids allows children to enjoy the magic of books in a variety of different languages from the comfort of their home. Each eAudiobook is provided with an English translation.

There are over 800 books in 30 languages.

The books are suitable for children aged 3 and over.

You use your library card number to log into the site.

Access eAudiobooks using Lote4Kids

 

Online Courses

Universal Class

This resource provides a wide range of over 500 courses, including Yoga, Digital Photography, Computer Basics, Excel, and much more. You can learn at your own pace.
Access online courses at Universal Class

Transparent Language Online

This resource provides unlimited access to courses in over 100 languages.
It also provides beginner English for speakers of more that 25 languages.
Transparent Language Online features a scientifically proven methodology, the widest variety of high-quality learning materials, and seamless integration of real-life language used by native speakers, all packaged together in an easy-to-use interface.
To access this content, please click on the link below and log in with your library card number and PIN.
Transparent Language Online

Medici TV

The world's leading classical music channel, Medici TV offers access to the best of classical music to viewers worldwide.
Over 150 live events broadcast each year and the largest on demand library of classical music available for viewing on all devices.

eMagazines

Libby

Libby is our app for eMagazines. There are more than 3,000 magazines from which to choose and you can access them for free with your library card. Simply download the Libby app or visit www.libbyapp.com.
Select the subjects button to browse by category. Also you can search for a specific magazine by selecting the search icon and typing words from the title into the search box.
www.libbyapp.com

Online Newspapers

Press Reader

Press Reader provides global news coverage.
With Press Reader you can:

• Access top newspapers and magazines from more than 120 countries.
• Download and save titles to read offline whenever, wherever.
• With the press of a button, translate foreign language content in up to 18 languages.

To access this content, please click on the link below and log in with your library card number and PIN.
Press Reader