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Online book club
The Libby Book Club for WA is a monthly digital book club available exclusively to Western Australian library members hosted by local author David Allan-Petale.
The book club is hosted on Zoom on the third Wednesday of every month. Guests have the opportunity to ask questions, interact with the authors, and enjoy a well-rounded bookish discussion. The month's title can be downloaded free as an eBook or eAudiobook with no waiting or holds via the Libby app.
Books, audiobooks, and magazines
Libby, by Overdrive
Library members can browse, borrow and read free digital books and audiobooks and more than 3,000 digital magazines on a mobile phone or tablet through the Libby reading app.
Overdrive
Library members can access Overdrive ebooks, magazines and audiobooks to read or listen to on a web browser such as Edge, Chrome, or Firefox. There are no downloads or software required.
BorrowBox
BorrowBox allows library members to select and download free digital books, magazines and audiobooks to a computer or mobile device. Download the Borrowbox app for mobile devices or browse BorrowBox online on your computer.
Hoopla digital
Hoopla digital allows library members to borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, eComics, music, movies and TV shows to enjoy on a computer or mobile device with no holds or waiting.
Videos
Video Streaming with Kanopy
Enjoy thousands of free movies with your library membership. Kanopy delivers one of the largest collections of indie films, classic cinema, festival and educational documentaries and movies. Kanopy is a streaming service, and downloads will count towards the data limits on your internet plan.
Children's resources
Overdrive - eReading Room for Kids
On Overdrive, children can browse, sample, place holds and borrow eBooks appropriate for their age range and reading level.
Busythings
Library memberships allows access to hundreds of fun online educational activities for children aged 3-11 years. Busythings can be played on smartphones, tablets or computers.
Kanopy Kids
Library members can access free video streaming of educational and entertaining children's programming. Kanopy Kids is a streaming service, and downloads will count towards the data limits on your internet plan.
StoryBox Library
Children can enjoy story time any time as they listen and watch as wonderful Australian children's literature is read by engaging storytellers. StoryBox is suitable for pre-primary and primary school-aged children.
Research and reference
State Library of WA
Browse the State Library of WA’s website and catalogue. You can join online to access State Library of Western Australia digital resources for members.
Trove
Search Trove to explore amazing collections from Australian libraries, universities, museums, galleries and archives. It’s free and available online all day, every day.
Fantastic Fiction
Use Fantastic Fiction to explore information on more than 30,000 authors. Find the titles in a series, author read-alikes, and much more in this free and easy-to-use site.
Aussie-driver.com
Aussie Driver provides practice learner driving tests. It also contains comprehensive information on Western Australian road rules.
Ancestry Library Edition
Free access is provided to this popular family genealogy website in the libraries on the public computers.
Computer training and cyber safety
Be Connected Program
The libraries are Network Partners in this fantastic Australian Government initiative to help you increase your skills and confidence in using digital technology and being online.
Explore the Be Connected Program for free online tutorials on a wide range of subjects such as basic computer skills, staying safe online, shopping online, using the internet to connect with friends and family, and lots more.
eSmart
Explore eSmart to become better informed about being safe online. It is designed to help children and adults gain the skills needed for smart, safe and responsible use of technology. eSmart brings a huge range of resources together in one place, including online tutorials, resources for kids, youth and parents.
Australian Cyber Security Centre
The Australian Cyber Security Centre provides easy to understand tips and techniques for you to stay secure when working, socialising, banking, shopping or just browsing online.
You can keep up-to-date on the latest online threats and how to respond, including how to report cyber crime and scams.
GCF LearnFree
Visit GCF LearnFree to discover over 125 free tutorials on using computers, email, internet, mobile devices and so much more.
More information and contact
Mundaring Library: Call 9290 6780 or email mills@mundaring.wa.gov.au.
Boya Library: Call 9290 6755 or email gills@mundaring.wa.gov.au.