Espanola Public Library

The library serves the informational, educational and entertainment needs of the community with a wide slection of books, newspapers, magazines, DVDs, and local history.

We also offer many services including children's programming, public access computers, a colour printer/copier, faxing, scanning, a meeting room, home-bound service, and inter-library loans.

The library is governed by a municipally appointed volunteer board and supported by a volunteer group of Friends.

Online Resources

Ask at the library for user names and passwords, if required by the website.

Creative Bug

Anyone with a valid Espanola Public Library card has access to Creative Bug for FREE. You can experience the joy of making, by watching 1000+ award-winning video classes taught by top designers and artists!

Click here to login creativebug!

Ebooks and Audiobooks

Ebooks and Audiobooks (funded by the Government of Ontario)

Visit Overdrive/Libby

IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO ALL E-BOOK USERS

There has been a security breach with Adobe Digital Editions, and you are advised to change your passwords, especially if the user ID and password you used for Adobe is also used for other websites. For further information: http://blogs.adobe.com/conversations/2013/10/important-customer-security-announcement.html.

Switch to Libby

Update on the OverDrive & Libby apps

Attention, OverDrive app users! OverDrive is discontinuing the legacy OverDrive app in early 2023 and transitioning users to the Libby app. Libby is OverDrive’s newer app for browsing and enjoying digital content from our library.

It’s time to give Libby a try! All your loans, holds, and wish list items will be waiting for you in Libby when you add your library card.

Libby also comes with new features we know you’ll love, like:

Tags to categorize books however you’d like—you can even sync your OverDrive wish list into a tag!
A central bookshelf for all loans and holds
Customizable notifications for ready holds, new magazine issues [include if your library offers magazines], and more
Compatibility with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Sonos speakers
Extra learning and entertainment resources
Easy access to OverDrive support staff

Other online resources (funded by the Government of Ontario)

Ontario Library Service Download Centre
Downloadable Ebooks and talking books for kids and adults. Sign in to view extra list we've purchased for you. Look for the OverDrive symbol.

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Online learning for French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, "Pirate", and many other languages.
ESL (English as a second language) courses are also available