eCollections
We have hundreds of titles available in ebooks and audiobooks and also plenty of resources including LinkedIn Learning, free online tutoring and film streaming.
Just use these simple (and free!) apps and get started today!
Ancestry
Access to these resources is only available on-site at any library branch during library hours.
Start your family tree by accessing billions of genealogy records from Australia, US, UK and more.
ancestry.com.au
BusyCode
Learn the basics of coding while having fun with the colourful creatures of Busythings. Tutorials, activities and coding projects introduce the fundamentals of how to create, run and debug simple programs.
Ideal for children aged six to twelve.
Access BusyCode
BusyThings
Over 300 award-winning educational games providing hours of fun learning through play.
For children aged three and up.
Access BusyThings
Find my Past
Access to these resources is only available on-site at any library branch during library hours.
Research your family’s heritage from the UK, Ireland and Australia. Records include migration, cemetery, electoral rolls and much more.
Find my Past
Good Reading
Good Reading is a monthly magazine for book lovers, featuring reviews, author interviews, news and podcasts.
Good Reading for Kids
Good Reading is passionate about encouraging kids to read books. Click on the logo to access.
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hoopla
Borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen.
hoopla offers more content, in more places, than any other digital library platform and it's all FREE.
hoopla is easy to use – just download the app and log in with your library account and start reading/watching/listening! Your library membership entitles you to 10 loans per month, and with hoopla there are no hold queues – everything is available immediately, so no more waiting!
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Download hoopla for Android
Download hoopla for iOs
Kanopy
Explore a world of cinema through Kanopy.
Kanopy is a streaming service providing thousands of thoughtful films and documentaries.
Enjoy extra entertainment from the comfort of your home and own device and all for free!
This service is available with a valid Hobsons Bay Libraries card.
Access Kanopy
Download Kanopy for Android
Download Kanopy for iOs
LinkedIn Learning
Hobsons Bay Libraries provides members free access to LinkedIn Learning, an on demand learning solution designed to help you gain new skills and advance your career.
Access over 16,000 video tutorials covering hundreds of business, creative and technology topics from expert instructors and industry leaders.
Access LinkedIn Learning
PK Mag
PK Mag offers a mix of book reviews and interesting articles for children, and original creative work by primary students including short stories, poems, art, craft, reviews, musical performances, science and engineering projects.
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Spine Out
An online magazine for lovers of young adult fiction featuring book reviews, competitions, news, videos, interviews and more.
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Story Box Library
Story Box Library features engaging online stories aimed at Australian primary school-aged children read by authors, actors and other well-known identities.
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Studiosity
On-demand, one-to-one online homework help for primary, secondary and tertiary students from subject specialists online.
Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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The Conversation
The Conversation is an independent source of news and analysis that uses content sourced from the academic and research community.
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