Kids
Wii have….
A Wii! Come and play your favourite sport from Wii Sport Resort.
Two controllers and nunchucks are available for 30minute loan from the front desk.
Storytime
Stories…Rhymes…Activities for kids 2-5yrs.
Storytime sessions are held in the library every Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10.30am.
Baby Rhyme Time
Share rhymes, songs and books with your baby. Suitable for babies 2 months to 2 years. Baby Rhyme Time sessions are be held in the library on Mondays at 10.30am and Thursdays at 10:00am.
your tutor
Need help with your homework? yourtutor is here to help you get un-stuck. yourtutor provides specialist subject tutors, online when you need it, just like MSN! Get help with English, maths, science, assignment research and study skills for year 4-12. Use your library card to access the online yourtutor service.
Encyclopedia Britannica Online
Stuck doing homework? Try Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Britannica Junior and Britannica Student makes it easy to find the answers for your school projects.
(You will need your library card number to access this free information.)
Tumblebook Library contains animated picture books in English and other languages, as well as interactive puzzles and games for kids. This has been provided through the Better Beginnings program, supporting families to share a love of reading.
The Children’s Book Council of Australia has released the short list for the awards in 2012
Children’s Book Week – Book of the Year Short List – 2012
The award winners won’t be announced until Children’s Book Week later this year in August
The Council awards a book of year award in five categories:
1. Older Readers
2. Younger Readers
3. Early Childhood
4. Picture Books
5. Eve Pownall award for non-fiction
Cybersmart This cybersmart website will help you and your family to find out how to be cybersmart and use the internet safely. It’s a young person’s guide to smart ‘net surfing, chatting and emailing. Have fun on the internet and explore cool sites, but remember to always be cybersmart .
