Digital Library
Important Change In Progress for our Digital Collections
On March 17, we began migrating our digital titles from cloudLibrary to hoopla, a new platform that offers an improved digital borrowing experience. As of April 1, eBooks, audiobooks, eNews, eMagazines, streaming video, streaming music and eComics are accessible on hoopla.
Read, Watch & Listen Online
Please note: As part of Thunder Bay Public Library's transition to hoopla for digital services, our subscriptions to certain services will not be renewed. cloudLibrary began transitioning to hoopla on March 17 and will end on March 31. NewsStand ended March 16. Kanopy and Naxos ended March 31. Comics Plus will end on June 30.
eBooks, audiobooks, eMagazines, eNews, comics, video and music will be available on hoopla beginning April 1.
Tumblebook Library will not be affected by this change.
Research Online
We maintain subscriptions to a set of online databases so you have access to reliable sources of information online.
- secondary source resources
- health information
- up to date, credible news sources
- how-to guides
Database Collections
Business Tools
Local History & Genealogy
DIY
General Reference
We acknowledge that the City of Thunder Bay has been built on the traditional territory of Fort William First Nation, signatory to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850. We also recognize the contributions made to our community by the Métis people.