You can borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, eNewspapers and streaming videos on your tablet, phone or computer for free with your library membership. 

Explore the ways you can access the collection below!

Blinkist

Blinkist is here to help you learn faster and smarter. It offers summaries from thousands of bestselling non-fiction books to read or listen to in just 15 minutes. Whether you want to acquire new knowledge or fill up your waiting times with insightful information, Blinkist is your perfect learning companion.
 

Introducing Blinkist | How to get started with Blinkist | Create your free Blinkist account

Hoopla

Borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines or stream movies, TV or music all on your device using the Hoopla app. Create an account with your email address and library card number. Instantly borrow up to 4 items per month for 21 days. No holds or waiting required.
 

Browse Hoopla |  Hoopla Help

Libby app, by Overdrive

Borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines on your device using the Libby app. It’s free and easy to get started for new users - just select Ruth Faulkner Library and enter your library barcode. You can borrow 10 items for up to 21 days. 
Please note: From 17 September 2026, when setting up a Libby, Kanopy or Overdrive account, you will need to enter your library barcode and library PIN.

Browse Overdrive | Get the Libby app  |  Introducing Libby Video  |  Libby Help
 

BorrowBox app

Borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers on your device using the BorrowBox app. Use your library barcode and library PIN to set up an account. You can borrow ebooks, eaudiobooks and emagazines for up to 14 days.

Browse Borrowbox  | Get the BorrowBox app  |  BorrowBox Help
 

Newspapers

Read The West Australian and Sunday Times online. The West Online has digital newspapers dating from July 2004 through to yesterday's edition. You can browse editions, search the archive and read digital editions from any location on any compatible device.

Log into your account on our catalogue for a link to The West Online.

Kanopy

Did you know you can watch thousands of feature films, documentaries, and bingeable series for free from our library? To create your free account, head to Kanopy and add your library card. 
Please note: From 17 September 2026, when setting up a Libby, Kanopy or Overdrive account, you will need to enter your library barcode and library PIN.

Browse Kanopy | Kanopy Help