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Our shelves are stocked with a range of books for all ages and tastes. Search our online catalogue and take a peek at what’s new and trending!

eBooks

Running out of room on your bookshelves? Download eBooks to your smartphone or tablet and take the library with you wherever you go!

BorrowBox

Our BorrowBox collection is home to more than 4000 eBooks and 3000 eAudioBooks, with new titles being added every month!

Log in with your Melton City Libraries card number and PIN or password to browse the collection and download titles to your smartphone or tablet.

Browse our BorrowBox collection on your desktop computer

Download the BorrowBox app for your smart device

CloudLibrary

With CloudLibrary, you can access over 4000 eBooks and eAudio titles. There are multiple languages to choose from, including Chinese, Italian, Urdu, Arabic, Tagalog, and more!

Log in with your Melton City Libraries card number and PIN or password to browse the collection and start downloading titles.

Browse our CloudLibrary collection

Download the CloudLibrary android app

Download the CloudLibrary Apple IOS app

Comics Plus

Check out our huge collection of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga for all ages. Browse by title, genre, publisher, or age group and find your next great read.

Log in with your Melton City Libraries card number and PIN or password.

Browse the Comics Plus collection

Libby (by Overdrive)

Borrow eBooks, eAudioBooks, and digital magazines to read on your phone or tablet. Choose from multiple languages and check out the themed lists to find your next great read!

Log in with your Melton City Libraries card number and PIN or password to start browsing.

Browse our Overdrive collection

Download the Libby app

 

Newspapers and Magazines

Catch up on the latest news at your local library! Daily and weekly newspapers are available to read at our Melton and Caroline Springs branches. We also carry a collection of magazines in a range of languages.

You can also access newspapers and magazines online with free library apps!

The Age Library Edition

Access current and archived editions of The Age newspapers from 2006 till now. With its refined search capabilities, this is a great research tool for anyone wanting a comprehensive view of the news that has shaped our world over the last dozen years.

You will need an email address and your library card number to create an account.

Access The Age Library Edition

Borrowbox ePress

Browse and borrow current and past editions of the Age Newspaper.

Log in with your Melton City Libraries card number and PIN or password to browse the collection and download titles to your smartphone or tablet.

Browse the Borrowbox ePress collection on your desktop computer

Download the BorrowBox app for your smart device

CloudLibrary NewsStand

CloudLibrary NewsStand has over 7,000 digital magazine titles from all around the world. Access is available anytime from your computer or smart device.

You will need an email address and your library card number to create an account.

Browse our CloudLibrary NewsStand collection

Download the CloudLibrary NewsStand android app

Download the CloudLibrary NewsStand Apple IOS app

PressReader

Get full access to premium newspapers and magazines from around the globe, covering over 80 countries and more than 50 languages.

To Log in to PressReader:

  1. Click 'Sign In' on the PressReader website or app
  2. Click the 'Library or Group' option
  3. Search for 'Melton City Libraries' and select
  4. Enter your library card number and PIN

Browse the PressReader collection on your desktop computer

Download the PressReader app

Overdrive Magazines

Browse, borrow and enjoy titles from the Melton City Libraries digital collection. Sign in with your library card number and PIN

Magazines can also be enjoyed using the award-winning Libby app.

Access Overdrive Magazines

Download the Libby android app

Download the Libby Apple IOS app

 

Find your next great read

Not sure what to read next? Come and ask our expert staff for a recommendation! Or, check out some online tools that may help you, free with your Melton City Libraries card. 

Good Reading Magazine

Everything about books! Find book reviews, articles, author profiles, short stories, book trivia and more in this Australian hub for booklovers.

Check it out online

or pick up a copy from your nearest library branch.

 

Good Reading for Young Adults

Good Reading for Young Adults is a great place for young booklovers. Find book reviews, articles, author profiles, short stories, book trivia and more.

 

 

Reading resources

Brightly

From heart-racing thrillers to swoon-worthy romances, find great reading lists on a range of genres and topics.

Fantastic Fiction

Follow your favourite authors, make a list of books you want to read and keep track of books you've already read. Browse by author, series, and genre to find something you’re guaranteed to love. 

LoveOzYa

The Australian Young Adult Literature Alliance is a national organisation that is all about supporting diverse representation in Australian YA literature. Visit for the latest news, resources, events, and more!

Underlined

A place for bookworms and aspiring writers. Browse new books and find recommendations, get lost in quizzes and articles, or write and share your own stories with a like-minded community.

Looking for children’s book recommendations? Visit the Kids Corner for more information.