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You loved the show, now enjoy the book!

Posted on 16 February 2020

Was your favourite movie (or television show) an adaptation of a book? Perhaps it was an original story that is now available as a novel? Either way, you’re likely to find it on cloudLibrary, available to download as an e-book or e-audiobook.

We’ve created an online shelf to showcase books that are the source material for shows both new and classic, and adaptations of those works. Pictured is a tiny sample – download the cloudLibrary app to view the full range, or click here to browse via your PC.

cloudLibrary is free for library patrons, and set up is easy – just download the app, register your library details, and start browsing on your mobile or tablet. Click here for more details.

For all your school projects: Britannica Library

Posted on 10 February 2020

All library members have free access to Britannica Library, which can be searched according to the user’s age group, ensuring results are suitable for all stages of learning.

With Britannica, students can be confident that the information is up-to-date and reliable – and teachers are happy to see Britannica used as a reference.

To use our handy link to Britannica Library, have your library card handy and click here to go to our Online resources for parents and children page.

Alternatively, you can find the same link at our Lifelong Learning page.

Educational entertainment @ home: Story Box Library

Posted on 6 February 2020

The Story Box Library is an online reading room where the wonderful world of Australian children’s literature comes to life.

Have your library card handy and click here to start.

…or click here to browse the full range of library e-resources for our Junior community.

Educational entertainment @ home: Coding Games

Posted on 16 January 2020

Swopbots and Rainforest coding are 2 e-resources that teach kids how to code in a fun and entertaining way.

Access is free for library members.

Have your card handy and click here to go to our Online resources for parents and children page, where you’ll find more information and handy links to the sites.

…and if they love coding, they’ll probably enjoy CoderDojo, a coding club for Ninjas aged 7-17 years, hosted at the Margaret River Library on Fridays after school. Click here for more details about how to join the Margaret River CoderDojo.

Educational entertainment @ home: Busy Things!

Posted on 13 January 2020

Busy Things is a great learning resource with over 100 fun activities that teach key skills for young children.

Great for school-readiness and younger ones starting out with online learning.

Access is free for library members. Have your library card handy and click here to start the fun!

…or click here to browse the full range of library e-resources available for our Junior community.

Learn a language in 2020 – free online courses for adults and children

Posted on 31 December 2019

Your library membership gives you free access to 2 language-learning e-resources: Muzzy (for kids) & Transparent Language Online (for all ages). Learn at your own pace, in your own time.

Transparent Language Online (TLO) offers 24/7 access to personalised language courses.

There are too many languages to list here – from French to Swahili, we’re certain you’ll find exactly the language you’re looking for. Learn on your PC or download the app to your mobile device.

If English isn’t your first language, you can tailor an English course to meet your specific needs.

Have your library card handy and click here to go to our Lifelong Learning page, where you’ll find more information about TLO, and a link to the site.

BBC’s MUZZY helps young children to learn Italian, French, Spanish, Korean, Chinese or German.

Have your library card handy and click here to go to our Online resources for parents and children page, where you will find more information and a handy link to the site.

Free holiday entertainment – stream movies @ home

Posted on 28 December 2019

Enjoy World cinema, Australian films, new and classic movies, family entertainment and documentaries with Beamafilm and Kanopy.

Your library membership gives you free access to a huge range of entertainment, available to stream 24/7.

Have your library card handy and click here to explore Beamafilm and Kanopy.

Only interested in (unlimited) children’s entertainment? Go to Kanopy and look for this button:

E-books, e-audiobooks & e-magazines are available to download 24/7

Posted on 26 December 2019

The libraries are closed for Christmas and New Year, but our e-resources don’t take breaks!

Your library membership gives you instant access to thousands of titles that can be downloaded and enjoyed from your mobile phone or tablet.

Download an audiobook for that long drive, or just ensure you always have a digital version of your favourite magazine handy. No need to fill a suitcase with books for that next holiday – you can store them all on your mobile device!

There are several platforms to browse, each offering a different range of titles and authors.

Explore e-books and e-audiobooks with cloudLibrary, BorrowBox and Overdrive.

Browse e-magazines at RBDigital Magazines.

Have your library card handy, and click here to explore these resources.