eLibrary > Kids & Teens

Explore the range of eLibrary resources available free to Goldfields Libraries members!

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User guides are provided for some resources, otherwise contact the individual provider for help or speak to a library staff member.

Animalia		BusyThings

	Animalia Digital is an interactive digital program which takes the magic of the book into new and exciting areas of learning. The program includes engaging digital read-throughs and levelled activities, games and puzzles focusing on literacy and language for children aged 5-12. App Store Google Play macOS Windows		The award winning BusyThings combines fun and laughter with a huge range of high quality curriculum-linked content, now available for ages 3-11 years. Access Busy Things for 3-11 year olds Access Busy Things for 3-6 year olds


Kanopy Kids		Languagenut
	We now have Kanopy, featuring thousands of films available for streaming – movies, documentaries and tv series. To create an account for Kanopy: Sign up with your name, email and a password. Kanopy will send a confirmation email which will ask you to verify your library membership with your library card number and PIN. Once verified you log in to Kanopy with the email and password you used to sign up. You can watch up to eight films per month. Once you play a film you have three days to watch that title an unlimited number of times. Need more help? Have a look at the Kanopy help guide.		Learn a language in a nutshell. Over a dozen different languages to choose from including English too. Access Languagenut

Story Box Library		Sunshine Online
	Story Box Library features Australian stories read by Australian storytellers. More than 200 picture books read aloud with animated illustrations. Children participating in 1000 Books Before School can count stories listened to on Storybox Library towards their book tally! Access Story Box Library		Funways makes early learning in reading and maths fun and interactive for all pre-schoolers. Learning Space 1 2 3 provides animated and interactive learning in literacy and maths for primary school aged children. Access Sunshine Online Please note that Sunshine Online works on laptops and desktop computers.

Tumble Book Library		Typing Tournament Online
	Animated talking picture books, chapter books, graphic novels and more. Also includes Tumble Puzzles, Tumble Quizzes and Tumble Resources for teachers. Access Tumble Book Library		Learn to type online with this complete, 10-finger typing course! Ages 6 to adult can jump right in at their existing skill level. Animated lessons, games, drills, graded tests and printable certificates. Access Typing Tournament Online Set up your own account, and press the green Claim Free Subscription button

Other Recommended Websites
Victorian Premier's Reading Challenge The Premiers' Reading Challenge runs annually. Visit the above website for book lists, competitions and information for parents and teachers.	Cereal Readers Book resource website for children and young adults.

Legend
	Can be used anywhere online 24/7 without a library card.		Can be used anywhere online 24/7 with your library card number and pin.		Only available when using a library computer or when connected to the library wi-fi. May require your library card number and pin.