eBooks
We have eBooks?
The Bonnycastle has over 30,000 eBooks through various databases. You can locate ebooks by searching:
Destiny (the library catalogue)
the specific ebook databases individually (best way to always find the most recent editions and additions)
To search the databases directly (you will need the usenames and passwords if searching from home):
The Sora app provides access to a wide range of audiobooks and ebooks. Bonnycastle has a partnership with the Winnipeg Public Library which allows students to connect their account to the Winnipeg Public Library so you may use their ebooks and audiobooks through the app as well!
Although students will find some informational books on Sora, this collection is based on student interests and is heavily weighted toward popular fiction titles.
For information about using the ebooks, including downloading and printing, click the "How to use Infobase ebooks" button.
Bonnycastle subscribes to two sets of ebook databases through Infobase: Literary Classics eBook Collection and Mid/High School eBook Subscription Collection. Both databases will be searched simultaneously through the icon to the left. In the Infobase database, click arrows on the blue box on the right to review some of the ebooks available through Infobase. Click "View Title" to view the specific book. Remember, you will need the username and password for Infobase. Click on the Infobase icon to search the full database.
For information about using the ebooks, including downloading and printing, click the "How to use Infobase ebooks" button.
EBSCO provides many Canadian titles and many French titles as well. Although you can read the ebooks online, you can download and read the books offline on many of your devices. If you want to download the ebooks, you will have to create an EBSCO account (or link to your Google account). Click here for the How to access ebooks through EBSCO databases.
Search the Library Catalogue
Destiny, the library catalogue, lists all the library resources. So, you can use Destiny to search all the ebooks in one search. You may want to differentiate between an ebook and a physical copy of the book. For more information on searching for ebooks using the library catalogue click here.
**Bonnycastle Library has several ebook providers. You will need the usernames and passwords for each company to access the ebooks.
Rosenberg Library has Follett ebooks. For more information on searching for ebooks using the Rosenberg library catalogue, click here.
Free ebooks and audiobooks available to students
Thank you to the many publishers and vendors that are allowing students to access their ebook and audiobook collections for the next few months. We have listed a few here that do not request personal information to use. If a username and password are required, they have been added to our password page
Students of all ages can stream hundreds of free audiobooks across 6 different languages. Totally free. No sign-ups. No personal information required.
Capstone Interactive has ebooks for grades 6 and up.
Capstone is offering free access to PebbleGo, PebbleGo Spanish, PebbleGo Next, and Capstone Interactive eBooks. Username and password are required.
Tumblebooks - ebooks for elementary - middle school. Username and password are required.
All online libraries of books are available to you. Username and password are required.
The Harold F. Johnson Library provides an excellent list of reputable sources for free ebooks on their "Links to Free eBook Resources" page.