The HB Williams Memorial Library has eAudiobooks and eBooks available to download from our Overdrive website Nove-L. Library cardholders will be able to check out and download digital media anytime, anywhere.

 

Libby

Through your library membership Libby gives you access to a huge range of eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines. Read or listen instantly in your web browser or use the app to download titles to your device.

(Not compatible with Kindle).

Meet Libby, the one-tap reading app from your library

ComicsPlus

Access thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from a variety of library-friendly publishers — without worrying about holds, wait lists, or monthly limits.

Lote4Kids

Kids can enjoy 4,500+ digital books in 70+ languages (including Te Reo & NZ sign language) together with English translations from the comfort of home!

BWB New Zealand History Collection

An online resource of over 100 full-text searchable New Zealand non-fiction history titles. Authors include Judith Binney, James Belich, Michael King, Claudia Orange, Alan Ward.

To access:

Login using Institutional access, then search for H.B. Williams Memorial Library and follow the instructions

 

 

 

Other Free eBooks 

 

Free eBooks by Project Gutenberg - no library card required.

Project Gutenberg has mostly older literary works. Check out the top 100 eBooks

Project Gutenberg

The New Zealand Electronic Text Collection comprises significant New Zealand and Pacific Island texts and materials held by Victoria University of Wellington Library. 

 

Storyline Online The SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Daytime Emmy®-nominated and award-winning children’s literacy website, Storyline Online®, streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations. Readers include Oprah Winfrey, Chris Pine, Rosario Dawson, Viola Davis, Terry Crews, Connie Britton, John Lithgow, Jennifer Garner, Betty White and dozens more.