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Cantook is a free digital reading service specializing in French‑language eBooks and audiobooks. With your Champlain Library card, you can borrow and read titles online or in the app.

What You Can Find on Cantook

  • eBooks – the latest French books from French-Canadian and international authors as well as translations of popular English language titles
  • Audiobooks – listen on your phone, tablet, or computer

What You Can Do with Cantook

  • Browse and borrow eBooks and audiobooks instantly
  • Download books for offline reading
  • Transfer books to supported eReaders
  • Place holds on popular titles
  • Make reading lists, bookmarks and notes

Free with Your Library Card

Cantook is completely free to use with your Champlain Library membership. There are no subscription fees or late charges, titles return automatically at the end of the loan period.

Download the Cantook Reading App

You can read on your preferred device:

How to Get Started

  1. Download the App
  2. Sign In for the First Time
    • Open Cantook
    • Tap “Add a Library”
    • Tap “Canada”Cantook app "Welcome to Cantook" screen
    • Tap “Ontario”
    • Tap “Bibliothèque publique du canton de Champlain Township Public Library”
    • Type your library card number into the username field
    • Tap “Log In”
  3. Start browsing and borrow a title!Cantook app "Log In" screen

Or if you prefer to Read in your browser

  • Click the “Log In” button in the top right corner Cantook "Log In" screen on PC
  • Type your library card number into the username field
  • Click “Log In”

For detiled, step-by-step instructions, visit the official site:
👉 Startup Guides

Using Cantook: The Basics

Once you’re signed in, you can:

Using Cantook with eReaders

Cantook supports some eReaders, allowing you to transfer and read eBooks on compatible devices.

👉 Reading on a e-reader

To learn which devices are supported, visit:
👉 Compatible reading devices and applications

Need Help?

If you have questions or need assistance, these resources can help:

You can also contact library staff. We’re happy to help you get started.

Cantook makes it easy to access eBooks from your library wherever you are. With just your library card, you can start reading in minutes, at home or on the go!