Online book club

The online book club previously known as WA Public Libraries Online Book Club is changing! Online Book Club will be coming back in March. Details will be posted here as soon as they are known.

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.

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