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Featured Resource: Libby by Rakuten Overdrive
Libby by Rakuten Overdrive gives you access to the library's digital collection including eBooks and eAudiobooks. They also have graphic novels, picture books and books that read along. Download the Libby app from your devices app store and have access to free eBooks and eAudiobooks 24/7.
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Getting ready to become a new driver in Victoria? Help is available. Aussie Driver has the resources you need to help you get ready, pass your learners test, and become a driver: free learners practice tests & this year’s official Victoria Driver’s manual.
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Learn a new skill from home or in your library! Be Connected is an Australian Government initiative including free courses on everything from how to access the internet, to using your device and staying safe.
Are you game to take on Eastern Regional Libraries’ Reading Challenge in 2019? Read 20 mind-blowing books from James Mustich’s book ‘1,000 Books to Read Before You Die’ to go into the running for a brand new Kobo eBook reader, part of a fantastic Reader’s Prize Pack. Challenge runs from 1 Feb – 31 Oct,
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BizLibrary is filled with expert content provided by Knox City Council, Maroondah City Council, Yarra Ranges Council and third parties, it’s packed with resources to help small businesses succeed.
Download eBooks and eAudiobooks via the website or straight from the BorrowBox app. Offers Australian and international best-selling authors.
This is the online publication of the renowned Encyclopaedia Britannica. As a digital resource, Britannica goes beyond traditional printed information by including a variety of multimedia sources. Developed with an emphasis on school education and curriculum, Britannica is a high-quality information resource ideal for projects, homework help and the classroom.
BusyThings is an internationally acclaimed, multi-award winning education platform. BusyThings is aimed at pre-school children up to around Grade 3 level. With over 300 educational games available, children can explore literacy, numeracy, creative development and general knowledge! These games are designed to entertain and educate!
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Check out Choice for unbiased product reviews, comparisons and consumer action. Ask library staff for login information.
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The collection of loanable items developed by the Brotherhood of St. Laurence designed to provide cost effective, exchangeable resources to enhance the lives of people living with dementia.
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Browse the wide range of events available from your libraries, book in and make sure you don’t miss any events!
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Get new skills for a digital world! Google Digital Garage is a great resource for Job Seekers, Small business owners or those looking to expand their digital knowledge.
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Give kids of all ages the chance to try coding with this huge collection of free programming games brought to you by code.org. Hour of Code is available in over 45 languages, works on most modern devices and varies in difficulty for students of all abilities. Best of all, it’s completely free!
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Watch over 30,000 Documentaries, Classic and Indie Films. On Desktop and Mobile devices for Library Members.
Kanopy Kids highlights films and TV series that inspire and inform, helping children develop empathy, mindfulness, and self-esteem through entertaining and educational videos. Stream now!
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Access over 50,000 titles for free, anywhere in the world. Libby by Rakuten Overdrive gives you access to the library’s digital collection including eBooks and eAudiobooks. They also have graphic novels, picture books and books that read along.
Download children’s eBooks and eAudiobooks via the website or straight from the Libby by Overdrive app.
Browse, reserve and renew books, DVDs, CDs, magazines, games and more from the your library’s vast collection of titles. Log in with your library card to check due dates and renew items.
Search a comprehensive list of Victorian public library catalogues. Please note: ERL members are limited to placing 5 reservations at a time through LibraryLink Victoria. From July 1 2019, there will be a $5 charge per reservation placed through LibraryLink Victoria.
Literacy Planet is an educational game suite for students in grade levels from Prep – Year 10. This award-winning application provides loads of fun-filled exercises to reinforce and compliment Australian curriculum standards for Literacy.
Lynda.com is a leading online learning company that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. There are over 3000 courses to choose from with over 150,000 award winning video tutorials taught by industry experts – you can access them all for free with your library card.
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Learn a language with Mango Languages! Choose from over 70 different languages and learn through practical, real world conversations whilst gaining insights with cultural notes. Mango Languages is the ideal educational tool that allows students to learn, monitor and practice conversational techniques.
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The RBdigital app delivers your favourite titles right to your smartphone, tablet or PC including digital magazines and eAudiobooks. RBdigital is home to Australian and international best-selling authors and features publishers unavailable on our other digital services.
Explore the State Library of Victoria’s free online journals, articles, indexes, eBooks and more.
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Discover over 100 stories for children to read and stream on your device’s screen! The majority are written by Australian authors and all are read by Australian actors, illustrators, comedians or other personalities. These engaging short stories come to life when read by entertaining personalities and are yours to enjoy from anywhere.
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Download eAudiobooks from our digital collection on uLibrary that are unavailable on other digital platforms. uLibrary offers a terrific selection of eAudiobooks from Ulverscroft, one of the world’s most popular publishers.
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This is a large digital compilation of high-quality reference materials. Developed by GALE Cengage Learning, the Virtual Reference Library covers an extensive subject range from Literature, Legal, Classical and Historical compendiums to Music, Theatre, Mathematics, Technology and the Sciences.
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