AudioBookCloud is an online audiobook library collection streaming adult and children's audiobooks for schools and public libraries. Books are in English and Spanish, and in many different categories including fiction, non-fiction and classics.

Read along with online video storybooks for preschoolers through grade 3, then try games and activities to show what you’ve learned.

Note: This resource is compatible with the following browsers only (Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox)

This award-winning app offers a new experience for reading digital books such as comics, magazines and bedtime stories in English and Arabic, selected from the world’s best publishers. Stories are presented with interactive and entertaining read-along audio and music. Parents and teachers can add their narration and sound effects to create a truly personal library that you can take with you wherever you go.

Follow these steps to be able to use or download Booki:

1. Go to https://www.booki.life/qnl. Enter your email and password, then click ‘Create Account.’
2. Click ‘Launch the Booki Web App’ button and log in with your account credentials (created in step 1) to use the web browser application, OR, download the “Booki” app on your device from Google Play or App Store, and then open the app and click ‘Login’ and use your account credentials (created in step 1).
3. Agree to the license agreement (required for the first time login only).
4. Go to ‘My Books’ on the left menu and download any book you want by clicking ‘Download’ under each book.
5. Once the download is complete, click on the ‘Read’ button to load it.

Bookshare is an online database library that makes reading accessible for people who cannot read standard print. Members can listen to a book, follow along with highlighted text, read in braille, and customize their experience in ways that make reading easier. Accounts can be obtained through this link.

Britannica School is an online learning resource for students from elementary to high school. Supporting curriculum objectives and student research, this interactive tool provides articles from encyclopedias, images and videos, lessons and activities, as well as many other valuable information sources.

‘I Read Arabic’ is a leading digital leveled reading program that aims to advance the quality of Arabic language fluency and literacy. It offers 16 simplified levels based on the Arabi 21 rubrics for leveling children’s books, to suit the needs of both native and non-native Arabic language students from KG to Grade 6. The platform includes a library of hundreds of Arabic digital books as well as games, videos, worksheets and benchmark assessments. It also provides teachers with teaching and reporting tools as well as content to enrich the Arabic classroom. Access to ‘I Read Arabic’ collections is available to all QNL’s younger users; however, access to the teacher/student account method of the platform is only intended for school teachers in Qatar upon prior request. If you are a teacher and would like to use this resource for your class, please contact our Children and Young Adults Library team at: [email protected] 

Jana is a children’s online learning platform that helps primary school students improve their reading skills in a fun and interactive way. The resource provides a collection of educational games according to the established standards of Arabic 21.

Nahla wa Nahil is a children’s online learning platform that provides access to thousands of Arabic books, videos and educational games.

Follow these steps to be able to create a new account:

1. Go to https://www-nahlawanahil-com.eres.qnl.qa/
2. Click ‘Enter’
3. A dialogue box will pop-up saying ‘If you don’t have an account yet, click here to register’; click on the word ‘here.’
4. The signup form will appear. Enter the required information.
5. Click ‘Save.’ Your account will be created and the welcome page will appear.

This database allows you to search English titles for children up to 18 years old based on their preferences across different topics. You can find information about titles, read reviews and see lists of recommended books. A great place to find your next title to read.

OverDrive provides popular ebooks for most devices, including PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android and Nook.

RBDigital Comics provides access to a range of Marvel and IDW titles with thousands of digital graphic novels and comics.

** First-time users of RBDigital phone app must first create an account in a PC (computer) before using the app from phone.

RBdigital Magazines provides access to popular full-color digital magazines, including both new and backlist titles, with no holds or checkout period limitations. Check out titles instantly using your desktop or mobile using the RBdigital App.

To be able to download any titles, you need to create an account or register. Once registered, you need to log in once before checking out or downloading any titles. Find titles by selecting the cover or clicking the search icon. In addition to permanent checkout of titles, you can build a digital backlist for browsing and reading anytime. For more help, here is a simple user guide.

** First-time users of RBDigital phone app must first create an account in a PC (computer) before using the app from phone.

Grolier Online is a collection of online resources such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, interactive maps, world newspapers, informational video clips and more for students in elementary, middle and high schools, along with librarians and educators.

Note: This resource is compatible with the following browsers only (Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox)

View online science and social studies books and videos for grades 3–6, then try games and activities to show what you’ve learned.

Note: This resource is compatible with the following browsers only (Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox)

TumbleBook Library provides access to a great source of animated talking picture books, puzzles, games, quizzes, videos, and language learning sources for children and teens. It can also be used as a teaching tool by instructors.

TumbleMath provides a collection of math stories in animation, narration, and sound to create a compelling and enticing story book for students of all ages.