Library Programs Go Digital

Published 14 April 2020

Libraries across Queensland may be physically closed to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but Moreton Bay Region Mayor-Elect Peter Flannery says Council is working to ensure students don’t miss out on their education this year.

“We want to help local students by providing free and accessible learning resources, especially after the Premier announced students will be learning at home for the first five weeks of Term 2,” Cr Flannery said.

“Our online eLibrary catalogue provides students with thousands of books, audiobooks, magazines and more at their fingertips, or in this case, at the click of a button.

“In honour of Anzac Day coming up, a number of online video sessions for school will soon be released, featuring stories from the Moreton Bay Region.

“Council is also rolling out a number of popular activities online each week for all ages to enjoy, including Baby Rhyme Time, Storytime with local author Anita Heiss and Yes, You Can Ask That: Meet the Author series that featured Brisbane writer Nick Earls earlier this month.

“The first Baby Rhyme Time proved to be a huge hit with families, with 1121 views and watched for more than 33 hours!

“These online programs are just some of the ways Council’s libraries have adapted to continue to service the community.

“There’s more to come too, we’re currently looking to switch our popular Minecraft Club and Lego Engineers Club to online.

“We will also be sharing an online series of talks on exciting contemporary topics, as part of our Moreton Minds program, which is run in partnership with USC that opened earlier this year.

“Our physical doors may be shut, but our library team is still here ready and eager to help if you have any questions.”

For more information, visit Moreton Bay Libraries.

To view the online activities, visit Libraries on Youtube.