Online stories

Some of the best collections of online stories for kids.

TumbleBook Library
Read or listen to animated, talking picture books and play literacy games. A staff favourite.

TumbleReadables
Follow along as early readers and chapter books are read aloud. Sentences are highlighted as they are read. A staff favourite.

BookFlix
Picture-book videos are paired with nonfiction e-books. Pre-K to Grade 3. Excellent for struggling readers.
Access: In the library and at home with your BPL card.


Library to Go
Download audiobooks to your PC or transfer to a portable device to listen on-the-go. Click on "Children's fiction" to browse available titles.
Access: In the library and at home with your BPL card.

CBeebies Stories and Rhymes
Read along or listen to traditional and new stories. Pre-K and K.



Storyline Online
Listen and watch as actors read a variety of popular picture books.

OneClickDigital
Children's titles are available in this collection of more than 4,000 downloadable audiobooks from Recorded Books, including 100 Canadian titles from Maple Leaf Audio. These audiobooks are all simultaneous use, with no holds or waitlists. Download titles to your home computer, or to a mobile device using the OneClickDigital app.
Access: at home with your BPL card.