Bibliothèque numérique de la Colombie-Britannique offers more than 4,000 French language ebooks and e-audiobooks, including popular fiction, biographies, nonfiction, and well-loved children’s titles such as Pat le chat and Garfield. It is a welcoming collection for readers of all ages who want to enjoy stories en français, build bilingual skills, or access French language materials for school and home. Browse by genre or audience, search by title or author, and borrow items to read or listen on your preferred device.
The ORL recognizes the financial support of the Province of British Columbia and the Government of Canada through the Canada-British Columbia Agreement on French-language Services. ORL reconnait le soutien financier de la province de la Colombie-Britannique et du gouvernement du Canada par le biais de l’Entente Canada Colombie-Britannique relative aux services en français. We are grateful to VPL for donating their sizable French language collection.
Quick-Start Guide
- Go to the ORL website and open Online Resources.
- Select Bibliothèque numérique de la Colombie-Britannique.
- Sign in with your ORL library card if prompted.
- Browse categories or search for a book or author en français.
- Choose Borrow to check out an ebook or e-audiobook.
- Read or listen on your device using the platform’s built-in reader or app options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What types of books are available?
A: The collection includes French language ebooks and e-audiobooks for adults, teens, and children. Fiction, nonfiction, biographies, educational titles, and popular children’s series are available.
Q: Do I need a library card to borrow items?
A: Yes. Please sign in with your ORL library card.
Q: Can I read books on my phone or tablet?
A: Yes. You can use the platform’s reading interface on most devices. Please see the Help Page for details.
Q: How long can I borrow ebooks or e-audiobooks?
A: Loan periods follow the platform’s borrowing rules of 21 days.
Q: Can I borrow items if I am learning French?
A: Absolutely. The collection includes accessible reads, children’s books, and popular fiction that support language learning at various levels.
Q: Are there limits on how many items I can borrow or place on Hold?
A: Yes. Check out limit is seven items at a time. Holds limit is three.