eKids
Discover a great range of resources and titles available now specifically for children. Free to use and no overdues.
Read all the comics! Unlimited, simultaneous access to thousands of digital comics, manga, and picture books. This collection is curated especially for kids and excludes content for older readers. No holds, wait lists, or borrowing limits. Access via computer, tablet or phone.
Getting started with a mobile
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Download and launch the Comics Plus App.
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Search for Hume Libraries - Children's Collection.
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Enter library card number and PIN.
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Browse, borrow and start reading!
Getting started with a computer
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Search for Hume Libraries - Childrens Collection
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Enter your library card number and PIN
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Browse and make your selection, click Borrow
Your favourite childrens’ stories read by famous Australian authors and celebrities.
Please note there has been a recent change to the login process for Storybox, you now need to simply use your library barcode number and PIN, rather than previously requiring a seperate password. If you have previously created a password please disregard this and use your library card PIN.
Getting started with a mobile
- Download and launch the Story Box Library App.
- Tap Get Started.
- Tap Log In With Library Access.
- Select Hume Libraries and tap OK.
- Enter library card number and tap Log In.
- Enter library PIN and tap Log In.
- Browse, explore and start streaming!
Getting started with a computer
- Visit the Storybox Library website
- Enter your library card number
- Click Log In
- Optional: Click Remember Me if preferred.
- You can now browse and stream content on Storybox Library
CloudLibrary Kids
Browse our largest collection of eBooks as well a large selection of eAudiobooks in Kids Mode on your personal device.
Getting started with a mobile
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Download and launch the CloudLibrary App.
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Launch the app.
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Select Country and State
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Select Hume Libraries.
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Enter library card number and PIN.
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Accept terms and conditions.
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Select Account on bottom menu.
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Toggle on Kids Mode.
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Browse, borrow and start reading!
Our largest collection of Audiobooks as well as a large selection of eBooks with a focus on Australian content.
Getting started with a mobile
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Download and launch the BorrowBox App.
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Launch the app.
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Enter Hume Libraries.
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Enter library card number and PIN.
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Tap Sign In.
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Accept terms and conditions.
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Select eAudiobooks or eBooks on the bottom menu and then select Children in the Age Category on the top.
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Browse, borrow and start reading!
Getting started with a computer
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Go to BorrowBox website and click on Sign In
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Enter your library card number and PIN
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Click Sign In
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Select eAudiobooks or eBooks on the top menu and then select Children in the Age Category on the top
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Browse and make your selection, click Borrow
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