The libraries may be closed for the Christmas break, but you can still browse and download thousands of titles, using cloudLibrary – our user-friendly e-book platform for library members. It’s a great place to start if you’re new to e-books and e-audiobooks, because it’s so simple to set up.

To get started, have your library card handy and click here to go to our e-books page. There you will find links to the cloudLibrary site, step-by-step instructions and tutorial videos.

Happy reading!

Grab the popcorn and settle in for some seriously good entertainment with Beamafilm. You can stream some amazing movies and documentaries – and it’s free, using your library membership.

Enjoy Australian, foreign and indie films,documentaries, children’s features and more.

Have your library membership number handy and click here to go to our Online Resources>Entertainment page, where you’ll find more information and a handy link to Beamafilm.

In the meantime, here’s a tiny sample of what’s on offer to tempt you…some new, some old, some serious, some fun…

…and not forgetting the music fans!

Tumblebook Library is an easy-to-use online resource to educate and entertain children.

The read-along functionality can also be useful for adults who are learning to read English.

Click here to visit our E-resources for Parents and Children page, where you will find more information and links to Tumblebook Library.

The cloudLibrary app was recently updated to improve the Advanced Search capability.

To explore the new functionality within the app, tap on the magnifying glass icon to search by keyword. You can also easily see previous searches.

Tap advanced search to search by title, author, series or ISBN.

Filter results by Format, Availability, Language, Date Published or Subject.

If you haven’t discovered cloudLibrary yet, click here to find out more.

Happy reading/listening!

It’s eSmart Week and we’re keen to promote digital inclusion and online safety for all our community.

Drop in to the Augusta or Margaret River library to pick up your Be Connected Guide to Getting Online or a Think-U-Know Guide to Cyber Security (or both!)

Check out our Top 10 Cyber Safety Tips:

1. Care about the Share
   Social media wants you to share as much as you can bear! But the share should be rare. NEVER share: passwords, private/personal information, your location.
2. Privacy Matters
   If you care about the share, you’ll protect your privacy, no matter what. Regularly check your privacy settings on social media, and always think before you post.
3. Respect the Privacy of Others
   Treat others’ privacy as you would your own. Ask for your friends’ permission before uploading photos and videos of them.
4. Keep Everything Updated
   Any idea what causes the most security breaches on the internet? Software that isn’t up-to-date. Be vigilant about updating software, including apps, anti-virus and even the humble browser.
5. Spam, Spam, Spam, Spammidy-spam
   Spam is the modern version of junk mail! Learn how to tell the difference between real emails and messages… and always be suspicious of hyperlinks in emails.
6. Control the Troll Within
   There be trolls out there – beware! Don’t feed them, don’t give them what they want: an angry response. Block/Report the trolls. But also: resist the inner troll. Don’t be part of the problem.
7. Cyberbullying and Harassment
   If you’re being targeted by this kind of behaviour, know what you can do, and where you can get help. Ask your library to show you the eSmart resources webpage.
8. Keep Your Friends Close and Strangers at Arm’s Length
   Do you know how many true friends most people have? Three. Yup, those four thousand and fifty-two Facebook ‘friends’ are a combination of acquaintances, people-you-met-once, people-you-can’t-remember-meeting-once, and probably, some ‘randoms’. They don’t need to know what you had for breakfast, or what concert you went to last night, do they?
9. Feel the Flow – Keep Your Life in Balance
   Technology is incredible. Gaming, networking, apps…online shopping! But make sure you take time out and find the right balance for you. Too long on tech can put the world out of whack.
10. Have Fun, Friend
    Always remember to chill out and keep things in perspective. There’s too much information online to take it all in! Focus on each moment, and enjoy.

Rainforest Coding is our new e-resource that takes you on an adventure while teaching you how to code.

The action takes place on the beautiful Echo Island, part of the Crystal Rainforest. Things suddenly turn very ugly for the scientists living on the island when it is attacked by hundreds of evil robots. Can the children help Doctor Han find her way around the old temples, removing the robots in her way? Can they discover what is going on and who is behind the attacks? 

Suitable for five years and up. For more information, click here to go to our E-resources for parents and children page.